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Marco Restrepo
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Marco Restrepo performing at Eddie's Attic in 2014
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| Birth name | Marco Antonio Restrepo |
| Born | October 22, 1989 Marietta, Georgia |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia |
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| Years active | 2007-present |
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Marco Restrepo (born Marco Antonio Restrepo on October 22, 1989) is an American musician. He is a singer, songwriter, and producer. He also plays many instruments.
Marco is famous for his song "Get Up & Go." He released this song as A.Tone Da Priest. It was even shown on MTV shows like Scrubbing In (TV series) and Follow the Rules. Later, he started making more rock music. He now uses his real name, Marco Restrepo. His music has been called "highly melodic" and "riff driven moon rock."
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Marco Restrepo's Early Life and Music
Marco Restrepo was born in Marietta, Georgia. He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. As a kid, he listened to Jackie Wilson and other Motown artists. He also enjoyed popular radio music.
In high school, Marco started rapping. He used the name A.Tone Da Priest. He formed a group called 1Up with his friend Sean Spellz. In 2006, he began making his own music. He released his first online mixtape, Still A Rapper Pt. 1.
Learning and Releasing Music
In 2007, Marco was a senior at Chamblee Charter High School. He got an internship at a top recording studio in Atlanta. This happened thanks to a recommendation from the hip hop team J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. At the studio, he learned how to record and engineer music. This helped him take his music more seriously.
After this, he released several albums as A.Tone Da Priest. These included The Address EP (2011), Stand By My Words (2011), The Fi King (2012), October Sky (2012), and Come Fly With Me (2013).
Changing His Musical Style
By 2012, Marco wanted to try new things. He taught himself to play the guitar. He started adding guitar to his songs. His albums The Fi King and October Sky had a lot of guitar. Soon, he decided to change his focus. He stopped using his rap name. He began making music under his birth name, Marco Restrepo.
In late 2014 and early 2015, Marco released two new albums. These were 1989 (2014) and Lonely Hearts Club (2015). He played all the instruments on these albums himself. This included guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards. People liked his new music. They often praised his talent and unique style. Some critics felt his "garage band sound" held him back a bit. In summer 2015, he announced two more albums were coming: Promised Land and Change.
Marco has also created many videos on YouTube. His videos have been watched over a million times. His song "Get Up & Go" became famous in 2014. It was featured on an MTV show called Scrubbing In (TV series). It appeared again in 2015 on Follow the Rules, a show about rapper Ja Rule's family.
Marco Restrepo's Musical Style
Marco Restrepo has shared some of his favorite artists. These include Sum 41, Nirvana, The Beatles, Nick Drake, Buddy Holly, Eazy-E, and T.I..
His music has changed over time. He started with southern rap songs. Now, he creates instrument-based music. Reviewers describe his newer style as "new age psychedelic rock." People say his music shows his true feelings as an artist.
Personal Life
In 2012, Marco graduated from Georgia State University in Atlanta. He earned a bachelor's degree in Marketing. Marco is also related to Mary Ramirez. She is a long-time guitarist for the band The Detroit Cobras. She is his aunt.
Discography
A.Tone Da Priest
- The Address EP (2011)
- Stand By My Words (2011)
- The Fi King (2012)
- October Sky (2012)
- Come Fly With Me (2013)
Marco Restrepo
- 1989 (2014)
- Lonely Hearts Club (2015)
