Over the weekend, my friend Marcus Marino, also known as Marcus D took first place in the Red Bull Big Tune competing for the best hip hop beat held at the War Room.

“Marcus D is 19, and the first beat he played last night was positively monstrous. Any great rapper would love to have rapped on it. Any mediocre rapper would have been dead scared. I could tell right away he would win.” – Andrew Matson [Seattle Times]

Marcus D and second place winner, KD Cutz will travel to Atlanta to compete in the finals.

To listen to Marcus D’s beats, click here

Congratulations Marcus! Make us Seattelites proud in Atlanta!