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Markus grew up in Brooklyn NYC, where he began playing records in 1976 at the age of 14. Growing up during "Studio 54", "Bonds International", "The Loft", "Zanzibar" & "Paradise Garage" era, has greatly influenced his taste in music and is displayed every time he hits the turntables. Markus retired from that aspect to follow a career outside music. But returned to his passion of House Music in 1998. Markus was approached by some business associates Louie Lou Gorbea and Fred Pierce to start a party "Destiny" @"Tin room" in Brooklyn Heights, under the Brooklyn Bridge. Destiny opened its doors in April 1999 & was growing rapidly due in part to Markus' promotional expertise, his loyal following & inviting personality. After a 3 year stint @ Brooklyn's fabled SixSixSeven Bar*Gallery*Lounge, were his knowledge help create some world renowned parties such as Expansions, BKNY, Rhythm Saturdays and so on.
Markus's has held residencies at Odyssey @ Bar Code, Rendezvous @ Club New York/OHM, Rendezvous Thursdays, Brooklyn Kulture Fridays, Expansions Saturdays @ 667 Bar Gallery Lounge & Justins Sundays.
Clubs & Parties you may have heard Markus do guest spots in are: "SoulGasm" @ Sin Sin, "1256 Underground" @ Machine - Boston Mass, "Summer Dance Sessions"@ Von King Park BKNY, "Ripple Effect WMC party at The Cleavelander Hotel South Beach Fla, Langston's, "HTJBK @ Von King park BKNY, Kili Lounge, Chocolate Monkey, Ultra Violet, Halcyon, Excalibur, SPA, Red (DC), Destiny, Bang the Party, 2 I's, Drinkland, Falukka Lounge, 46 Grand (Soho). Justin's, Cheetah in The USA. Markus got the opportunity to take his talents overseas to Tokyo, Japan where he wowed the crowds @ Loop, Womb, CoCo Bongo and for a Triple 5 Soul event with his original Soulful style of blending many forms of underground dance music.
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