On December 5, 1985, Makio David Arungah Mathews was born in Kenya,
Nairobi, a city on the east of the coast of Africa. After his parents separated, Makio
returned with his mother to the U.S. and lived in Baltimore, Maryland among other
places, and bounced between the east coast and Africa until finally settling in
Boston, Massachusetts in the early 90's. Even when moving back to Africa Makio
found time to appreciate music, inspired by the likes of Michael Jackson and Stevie
Wonder .
He began dancing at an early age taking tap, jazz and gymnastics classes before
even learning the power of his voice. Honing his skills as a stage performer in
production plays and state choirs, his dreams as an entertainer began to take
shape. After his senior year of high school, Makio realized that music was his only
ambition and spent the summer at Berklee College of Music, sharpening his writing
skills and learning the technical aspects of creating music. Integrating with local
musicians, Makio joined a 4-part harmony group looking for a 5th member called
Propheci, who modeled themselves after Boyz II Men. Motivated by his experience
with Propheci, Makio deferred his full scholarship to college for a year to focus solely
on being an entertainer.
Eye popping dance moves, an almost pitch perfect voice, and professional
arrangement skills make Makio a total package. He was one of thousands chosen to
be on MTV's "Making the Band 4" and is currently wrapping up material for his self
titled EP, which will be available for order online September 1, 2007.
Nairobi, a city on the east of the coast of Africa. After his parents separated, Makio
returned with his mother to the U.S. and lived in Baltimore, Maryland among other
places, and bounced between the east coast and Africa until finally settling in
Boston, Massachusetts in the early 90's. Even when moving back to Africa Makio
found time to appreciate music, inspired by the likes of Michael Jackson and Stevie
Wonder .
He began dancing at an early age taking tap, jazz and gymnastics classes before
even learning the power of his voice. Honing his skills as a stage performer in
production plays and state choirs, his dreams as an entertainer began to take
shape. After his senior year of high school, Makio realized that music was his only
ambition and spent the summer at Berklee College of Music, sharpening his writing
skills and learning the technical aspects of creating music. Integrating with local
musicians, Makio joined a 4-part harmony group looking for a 5th member called
Propheci, who modeled themselves after Boyz II Men. Motivated by his experience
with Propheci, Makio deferred his full scholarship to college for a year to focus solely
on being an entertainer.
Eye popping dance moves, an almost pitch perfect voice, and professional
arrangement skills make Makio a total package. He was one of thousands chosen to
be on MTV's "Making the Band 4" and is currently wrapping up material for his self
titled EP, which will be available for order online September 1, 2007.