Hailing from Detroit, MI, Niko Marks started honing in on his musical skills at the age of 7 – inspired by a family of talented vocalist and musicians. Inspired by artists Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Fishbone, George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Prince, Herbie Hancock, Al Jarreau, Miles Davis, Chaka Khan and many others.
Niko collaborated with Michael Banks under the group names Unit 2 and 365 Black. This mission stemmed forth the high-spirited... Read more
Hailing from Detroit, MI, Niko Marks started honing in on his musical skills at the age of 7 – inspired by a family of talented vocalist and musicians. Inspired by artists Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Fishbone, George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Prince, Herbie Hancock, Al Jarreau, Miles Davis, Chaka Khan and many others.
Niko collaborated with Michael Banks under the group names Unit 2 and 365 Black. This mission stemmed forth the high-spirited grooves, “Sunshine” (Happy Records) and “Keep Your Head Up” (430 West Records) written by Niko and Raphael Merriweathers – featuring Niko on lead vocals and keyboards.
Other projects include:”Niko Marks and the City Boy Players”(SSR/Crammed Disc), “Truly Something”and “Chune”(Planet E),“Carnal”EP (New Religion/EMI),“Sonny Daye” by Ujuzi (Pan Records),“Major Artery”,“House People Know”and “Voice Box Detroit”(Subject Detroit). Currently, Niko is writing and producing as a member of U2XProductions family as well as performing live. He is an eclectic and diverse electronic music musician and we are glad to consider him a part of the crew. Show less
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