Mr. Reo
Born as Marlon Mayala in Flatbush section of Brooklyn, REO took up drums in grammar school before discovering rhyming at the tender age of 11. Being the son of a Kompa musician, the rapper grew up listening to and appreciating music. Transitioning between edgy and laid-back, REO claims many influences old school and new. KRS-One, Rakim, Run-DMC, Public Enemy, Scarface, Tupac, Notorious B.I.G and Jay-Z have all played a part influencing his style. He's also heavily influenced by the dancehall reggae he heard pouring out of the houses in his neighbourhood. "I grew up with it. It's a predominately Caribbean community."
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