Born and Raised in North Denver.. Colorado MC/Producer/Entrepreneur Zachary Young Cavaleri aka Status the Marlboro Man has written and produced over 20 projects since 1999. Dark and Heavy but often Heart Felt and Comedic.. Status makes true hiphop and rap music for true fans and enthusiasts of the genre. Status loves making beats on the Classic Akai MPC 2000XL and recording in an "undergorund basement" environment.. creating a vintage and often unreplicated sound and style - true to his hardcore underground hiphop roots.