would always play punk, rap, and hip-hop in their home. In particular, he felt drawn to the lyrics and sounds of Jay-Z, Eminem, and Linkin Park. At the age of 8, he began to play the guitar and hone his skills as a musician. As soon as he turned 10, he began writing songs.

In his Long Island home, Bellomo continued to work on his music throughout his teen years, dubbing himself Just B. Polo and releasing songs through Soundcloud. He experimented with combining punk elements to classic hip-hop and rap, producing music solely for the fun of it. His goal was never to attain fame and fortune: to Bellomo, music is simply a project of true passion.

Recently, when he looked towards the future, he decided that the only way he was ever going to be happy was if he dedicated his life to his art. So, in 2016, he dropped out of school, changed his name from Just B. Polo to Marcaux, and started getting serious about music. He headed to the studio and recorded eight songs for his newest EP Hypocrite, which was released on December 1. He chose the title to reflect that, as he has grown and experienced more, his views have changed for the better. After dropping out of school, ending a bad relationship, and gaining new friends, Bellomo sees that he’s not the same person he once was. His reflections have increased his confidence: as Marcaux, he’s now exploring music beyond the usual genre lines, and his songs are really leaving him feeling enriched and satisfied.

Back home in the studio, Bellomo has dedicated his talents to collaborating with other aspiring Long Island artists such as HEIRSOUND, Ilya Setrakian, and many more. He’s a firm believer that supporting one’s fellow local artists is vital to appearing genuine and getting folks’ attention. Not that he’s a slouch when he’s away from home: he’s steadily made a name for himself through vigorous touring across the US, with opening slots for Chris Webby and Kosha Dillz, not to mention featured performances on the Beatport Stage at Warped Tour on Long Island. He’s frequently been recognized as a rising star, winning Best New Artist at the International Music Conference in 2014 as well as winning the Emerging Artist Series at SummerFest 2016. He released his debut album Desensitized, as Just B. Polo, back in 2015; since then, his explosive live shows have kept him on the hearts, and in the ears, of Greater New York’s most passionate listeners.