Mario John Treadway (born May 3, 1980), better known by his stage name Souleye, is an American hip hop artist, visual artist, and performer from Massachusetts. His work blends hip hop, freestyle rap, electronic music, and spiritual and introspective themes. Since the early 2000s, he has independently released multiple albums and collaborated with artists including Alanis Morissette, BLVD, Abstract Rude, Myka 9, Lyrics Born, and iLL Gates.[1][2][3]
In addition to music, Souleye is also known for his visual artwork, which incorporates sacred geometry, cosmic symbolism, meditation, and abstract painting. His 2026 album Coloring The Cosmos was developed alongside a 15-piece hand-painted visual art collection connected to the album's themes and songs.
He has collaborated in the studio and on live performances with artists including Alanis Morissette, Esjay Jones, BLVD, Abstract Rude, Myka 9, Lyrics Born, Moka Only, Mistah F.A.B., A.F.R.O., Chris Rivers, Dove Mosis, Zach Blew, Main Flow, Afu-Ra, Chachillie, Big Samir, Lynx, and Lila Rose.
References
edit- ↑ Us Weekly Staff (June 8, 2010). "Who Is Alanis Morissette's New Husband, Mario "MC Souleye" Treadway?". US Magazine. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
- ↑ Thomas, Devon (June 9, 2010). "Five Things You Oughta Know About Souleye". CBS News. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
- ↑ "Souleye Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved May 26, 2026.