Mario Da Costa, also known as "DAKO," is a prominent music executive with extensive experience in the entertainment industry. He currently serves as advisor for the Urban department at Paradise before he was the Head of Music at Goldmann Music, where he played a crucial role in managing and promoting artists such as Koffi Olomide, Dj Guuga a.o.. Dako is also associated with Alles oder Nix Records, where he is involved in artist management and strategic development for artists like Mero, SSIO, ENO, Xatar.

In addition to his work in music management, Da Costa has a significant presence in the festival and touring scene, notably contributing to the Out4Fame Festival, which highlights major hip-hop and urban music artists and touring urban legends such as NAS, Busta Rhymes, Method man & Redman, Rick Ross, Brandy , Wu Tang Clan, Game a.o. His career reflects a deep commitment to fostering talent and expanding the reach of diverse music genres across international markets .