Souleye (hip hop artist)

This article is about the American hip hop artist. For the chiptune musician, see VVVVVV#Soundtrack.
Souleye
Birth nameMario John Treadway[1]
Also known asSouleye
Born (1980-05-03) May 3, 1980 (age 44)
Sturbridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres
Years active2000–present
LabelsIndependent
Spouse
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(m. 2010)​
Websitesouleye.com

Mario John Treadway (born May 3, 1980), better known by his stage name, Souleye, is an American hip hop artist. He has released 12 albums, including his latest, Disguised As Tomorrow, which was released in March 2023. Among others, he has performed and recorded with BLVD, and his wife, Alanis Morissette.[2][3][4][5]

He has also collaborated in the studio with artists such as South African rock musician Esjay Jones, Lynx, Lila Rose, fellow rappers like Big Samir, Main Flow and Chachillie and more.

Souleye is a strong advocate for using his music to raise consciousness by writing about themes such as self-discovery, mental health, inner child work, therapy and spirituality.

  1. ^ "BETTY BOOP". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  2. ^ Us Weekly Staff (June 8, 2010). "Who Is Alanis Morissette's New Husband, Mario "MC Souleye" Treadway?". US Magazine. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
  3. ^ Thomas, Devon (June 9, 2010). "Five Things You Oughta Know About Souleye". CBS News. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
  4. ^ "Souleye Discography". Allmusic. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
  5. ^ DX Staff (September 21, 2017). "Rapper Souleye Drops "Wildman" Album". HipHopDX. Retrieved 10 September 2017.