Dave Marino is a Hip - Hop artist from Louisville Kentucky.  Formerly known as 24 Math from the well respected rap group known as Ill Nation, Marino has ventured out on his own to explore new musical endeavors.  Most of the music found here is experimental, mixing many elements not traditionally found in Hip Hop music.  Dave is also a Professional photographer, videographer, studio engineer, and a hobbyist graphic designer.  All of these talents were spawned from his love for the creation of music and honed through the years as he expanded his capabilities and skill set.  However, the long process of developing such rich and well rounded abilities took Dave "out of the game" for quite sometime.  His absence was compounded as he found his former group-mates from Ill Nation less and less interested in creating the art / music that they once held such a passion for.  It seemed like Dave had seen the mic for the last time, and was destined for photo / video only for the rest of his days......

Marino emerged from the shadows and help form the underground Hip Hop Label and film studio DLMF owned by Chadillac Dundee. Dave's production, performance, mixing and mastering of Chadillac's sophomore album "Speak of the Devil" helped the album become a reality...  With that spirit and passion in mind, Marino aims to showcase his vast knowledge and adoration of music through creations from his own slightly twisted and abstract mind.  

This SoundCloud page is a collection of music that was made through the years with no specific project or final destination in mind.  It serves as a way for people to (re)acquaint themselves with Marino's shape-shifting Lyrical prowess and his mold-breaking production style.  Most of the content featured here was produced arranged and recorded by Marino (unless otherwise noted) for his company 13th Floor Productions.  Some of the music on this page dates all the way back to 2008 when Dave was still a member of Ill-Nation and went by the pen name - 24 Math.  Even though the supporting cast has changed, and his pen name as well, the same thing remains at THE CORE of his art form, HIP HOP... The use of poetic wordplay, sharp & witty commentary, some comedic elements, and the ever present political undertones make Dave Mario's music something that Hip-Hop heads will appreciate, Rap fans will bang out with, and the casual listener may also enjoy as well.

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