Mishael Markin (400)
Ezekiel “Mi-sha-el” Kwadjo Agyeman Markin (born January 30, 1995), professionally known as Mi-sha-el (400), is a Ghanaian-Jamaican-American recording artist and record producer. His work blends elements of rap, R&B, and diverse musical influences. He has extended plays (EPs), including Parles-tu français, Chronicles 12:17, and Cane Corso.
Early life and education
Markin was born at Jack D. Weiler Hospital in the Bronx, New York City. He is the son of Phanuel Kweku Anyimanku Markin and Geneve Althea Dyce. His father is from Cape Coast, Ghana, and his mother has heritage in Spanish Town, Jamaica, and Colón, Panama.
He is the second nephew of Olympic runner Byron Dyce, who competed in the 1968 Mexico City Games, and the godson of Ghanaian actor Kwaku Sintim-Misa. He is also related to Yaw Sintim-Misa, known professionally as Blackway, a recording artist signed to Republic Records.
Markin grew up in New York City neighborhoods, including East Flatbush and Canarsie, and later relocated to Shai Hills, Ghana.
He completed his undergraduate degree from Kean University in Union, New Jersey, majoring in communication media film with a minor in fine arts, acquiring a GPA of 3.678. He has been recognized as a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Markin has also received dual certification in business management and audio engineering from Quad Recording Studios in New York City.
Career
Markin began recording and releasing music under the name Mi-sha-el (400). Markin's work is influenced by several musical figures, including The Notorious B.I.G., The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Journey, Johnny Cash, Eazy-E, MF Doom, KRS-One, Bebe and CeCe Winans, Celine Dion, Tevin Campbell, and Daddy Lumba. He draws inspiration from Biggie's storytelling, the Beatles' songwriting versatility, Michael Jackson's performance energy, Journey's anthemic style, MF Doom's wordplay, KRS-One's social themes, and the soulful expression of gospel and pop singers.
He has released three Eps, including Parles-tu français, Chronicles 12:17, and Cane Corso. Through these projects, Markin developed a foundation for combining lyrical storytelling with influences from hip-hop, pop, reggae, and gospel traditions.
In addition, he has participated in university events centered on human rights and cultural exchange. While at Kean University, he attended a Human Rights Week event featuring Ndaba Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, who spoke about resilience and social justice. Mandela’s reflections on the event shaped Markin’s views on advocacy and creativity.
Personal life
Markin has cultural ties to both Ghana and Jamaica and has divided his residence between New York City, Ghana, and Jamaica.