Fidel Machado, Jr. aka STACK FEDERAL DOLLAH$, first of two children to Fidel Machado, Sr. and Petronila Villanueva; Peruvian immigrants who migrated to America to renascent their lives. They also wanted to obtain the vast options for growth and development within the United States. Fidel was birthed in Providence, RI and raised in Paterson, NJ. Growing up, Fidel's parents introduced him to the sounds of musicians like Hector Lavoe, Zambo Cavero, Ruben Blades, Celia Cruz and Cheo Feliciano. Through his older cousin, Violet, he was introduced to Patti La Belles and Sade. During his youth, Fidel discovered Video Music Box, which unveiled to him, RUN-DMC, Big Daddy Kane, KRS-1, Eric B and Rakim and MC Lyte. With his parents being separated shortly after relocating to Paterson, Fidel began rapping at the age of nine. With passion for music and fashion developing stronger over the years, so did the curiosity for "fast money". However, Fidel eluded jail time and went on to graduate from high school. Shortly after, he enlisted in the U.S. MARINE CORPS. Due to poor judgement while in the military, Fidel landed in the stockade for 27 months for a possession and distribution charge. Fidel's release date, June 27, 2003, was also the start of his rap career. Fidel has worked on numerous projects, solo and features.