Born Carlos Ariel Peralta Mendoza, recording artist and producer Maffio (the
name is a nickname given to him by his father for his love of crime films) was
born in a poor area of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. His love of
music began early when he taught himself piano and at the age of six he gave a
recital of Bach and Beethoven.
With the separation of his parents Maffio was moved to Brooklyn, New York, to
live with his father. However, he continued to spend time in the Dominican
Republic and the music from both countries went on to inform his career. He
learned to...