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Oits “ALO VERA” Martin, born the 22nd of August 1973, has been performing from 1992 on the local circuit.

Alo Vera started singing at a tender age, at St. Annies Comprehensive High School. Growing up in the Spoilers community of Central Kingston, from singing on sound systems, fairs, barbeques, and community events. He is noted for being the in-house singer for the local hotels n the corporate area.

Alo Vera has been recording since 2000. He has worked with the likes of Tboots, Naciamaj, Karim from Orange Hill, Dubmaster Pops and the reknown dub poet Oku Onoura. The songs 'Love', 'Love can save the day'and 'Mama Cry' hve been heavily rotated on the local stations curtesy of Roots FM and Best FM. They have been getting rave reviews and rotations on the internet radio statons and he is slowly making moves on the international reggae scene.

Alo Vera has recently registered his own recording label Alos Records. He is a prolific writer, sultry, smooth and charismatic in his delivery. Alo Vera is known for his unique style of singing. His sound is a mix between jazz and reggae with an ancient sound and thrill audiences with his cool and easy flow. His concious lyrics embodies the Jamaican culture with universal slogan of love peace and unity. He is an example to follow, a role model and a leader in every right, a rastafarian in faith.

Alo Vera is one of Jamaica’s promising young artiste; he is part of Jamaica's roots revival and has cemented his place in the music industry. He has just release his debut album ‘Love can save the day’, along with videos shot in St. Maarten. Currently, he is working with several producers in Europe - Cultural Production in france, Da Lion in Portugal, Sentup in Spain, to name a few. He has recently callaborated with artise Don Dread from France, and has a new EP - HEIGHTS, produced by his own lable Alos Records. He has just return from St.Maarten, after living there for two years.

Christopher Maarko defines his character as an authentic lyrical reggae artiste, with a burning desire for creating music. He is the forth of five siblings and was given the name Christopher Marko Earlington at birth.

As a youth he grew up in Johnson Hill Dist. a few miles from the historical cruise shipping town Falmouth in Trelawny. Although currently residing in Ft Lauderdale Florida he still stays true to his roots. Before Christopher Maarko ventured on his path for music his educational status began between 1986 - 1996 at: Salt Marsh All Age School, and William Knibb Memorial High both in Trelawny.

The stepping stone for Christopher Maarko’s musical journey began when he used to sing popular dancehall songs in class and at school concerts where his audience was very receptive. His talent stood out the most to his childhood friend Dathan Blagrove A.K.A. Pollo also an artist, who encouraged him to pursue a musical career. With much convincing, Pollo told him, “with such talent we could write one hit song, buss and be millionaires”.

The push led them to embark on their first journey to Caveman Studio from Trelawny to kingston. Shortly after he formed the SET IT AFF trio with: Conrod Webb, Blagrove and later Adrian Hines.

Christopher Maarko’s mainstream career commenced in the year 2010 with his single Make A Change produced by Germaine Jackson and Silver Bird Production. At this time Maarko’s stage name was Stuff. He followed with In The Streets, Baby U and Live My Life and as a result led to worldwide radio rotation.

He remains persistent working on his musical catalog. With an addictive hook Christopher Marko’s musical style spans from reggae to dance genre.

“Music is my calling , it is the armor i approach life with to overcome obstacles and smile at ridicule”.
Christopher Maarko

Christopher Maarko deems to elevate his sound to its highest potential while inspiring his supporters.

Contact Christopher at:

chrisearlington@gmail.com
876-598-4267 JM
954-865-2139 FL
@ChrisMaarko