Mage is and up and coming hip-hop artist and producer from Orange County, Ca. He is the former frontman of the band "Drop Logic" who released their debut album "Fear & Sunlight" in early 2002. Due to creative differences, Mage left the group in September 2002 to pursue his solo career. Influenced by artists like The Roots, De La Soul, Tribe, Blackalicious, and Mos Def, Mage is determined to set a new standard in hip-hop music. A student of music for over ten years, Mage pushes the envelope with his unorthodox lyrics and delivery, and makes no apologies for it. Keep your ears and eyes open for this new talent of hip-hop. 2003 will be the year of the Mage.

Birth Name: Mario Guadan

Birthdate: September 27, 1977

Favorite rapper?: Tie between Mos Def and Black Thought from The Roots.

Favorite rock band?: Pink Floyd, easily. Everything else is second to Floyd. I can go for long periods of time without listening to them, but they'll always be number one to me. Floyd made me want to write music.

Favorite hip-hop producer?: DJ Hi-tek and DJ Premier

Worst rappers?: Hmm . . . I'm not sure about the worst, but I can't stand Ja Rule, Nelly, and 50 cent. I don't know what people see in these rappers? There are a lot of better rappers out there. You just gotta go a little further than the radio. Don't sleep!

Albums/Artists currently in cd player?: Hip-hop - Swollen Members, Moka Only, J-live, Slum Village, Black Star. Rock - Sevendust, Deftones, Kent, Radiohead, Live.


What's up? Thanx for checkin' out my artist page. My official website will be up soon here at magemusic.com. Meanwhile, I'll be updating all my songs and information here. Be sure to hit up my message board and let me know who you are! And don't forget to click the link that says "music" in the quick links menu to hear and download my songs (I know it seems obvious but a lot of people have been missing it.) I'm also looking for artists to collaborate with. So if you got skills drop me an email.