In the 1970s hiphop was first being pioneered. In The Bronx at block parties it was the DJ\'s that were the primary artists, with the rappers being secondary. Mario put on many early shows in the Rosedale park, \'Big Park\', in The Bronx. At this time Mario with his crew, known as Chuck Chuck City, played largely up-tempo disco music.\n', '

Mario\'s earlier sound system had been pieced together over years. Influenced by Kool DJ Dee and Tyrone the Mixologist he upgraded his sound system. He was known for the quality of his sound system.\n', '

Mario and fellow hiphop pioneer Bambaataa were both members the Black Spades gang. The territory they controlled included most of the southeast Bronx. DJs had to either get their permission before they could safely DJ publicly.\n', '

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