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resident dj: nova thursday march 18 NIKO MARKS fifth avenue 215 5th st. royal oak, mi 9p-2a 21+ $5 about niko: Teleported to the inner city of Detroit, Niko Marks teamed up with "Mad" Mike Banks of Submerge to formulate a production team called Members Of The House. Moving through underground tunnels they dropped plates such as, "Summer Nites" (with Niko featured on lead vocals and piano) and "Somethin' About You," featuring Yolanda Reynolds on vocals. Due to high levels of redundant musical signals being sent out to the masses via main radio stations, three of the members were soon infected by a virus known as RNB. Controversy arose as to who contracted the disease first leading the members into confusing directions. This later proved to be the reason for the demise of the unit [mission # 1315208, failed]. Niko, though suffering from the RNB infection, continued to collaborate with Michael Banks of Submerge under the group name, Unit 2. This mission stemmed forth the high spirited groove, "Sunshine", released on Happy Records and "Keep Your Head Up" featuring Niko on lead vocals and keyboards and was released on 430 West Records. Taking a leap forward in time Niko was chosen by members of the Elohim to spearhead an experiment aimed at tearing down the stronghold of the categorization of music. The second component needed to complete this mission would be the skills of long time cohort, Eddie "Flashin' Fowlkes. The outcome: "Niko Marks and the City Boy Players featuring Mr. Eddie Fowlkes" a collage of artistic expression that housed an array of Detroit vocalist and musicians. Also amongst their collaborative works are: "The Detroit Soul Project" and the "Pre-Amp Brothers"[mission #MF-3000 complete]. Niko who also performs live, is usually accompanied by his band Ujuzi who's first release was debuted on Pan Records entitled, "Sonny Daye." THEME: To continue to be an active force in resurrecting the soul of what is commonly known as techno/house music.
