Having dropped one of the most talked about hip hop albums of 2010, the mere mention of Roc Marciano’s name is enough to make even the most stoic hip hop head transform into full-on fan mode. Doxside’s own MidaZ the Beast and Roc recently found time in their busy schedules to speak with each other for an exclusive Doxside presentation.
In a candid phone interview, the two emcees talk about Roc’s early affiliation with Busta Rhymes and the Flipmode Squad, the dissolution of Roc’s crew The UN, working with Pete Rock, why Carson Daly is a real dude, and the making of Roc’s critically-acclaimed album, Marcberg. Peep the 3-part interview here.
After the jump, also check out “Like Thisss,” an exclusive joint that Roc blessed us with. This previously-unreleased track was recorded during the sessions for “Marcberg”. Read more…
It’s Finally here…2dopeboyz x DJ Delz would like to present Wordsmith in “Jackin’ For Beats: Wordplay Edition” OUT NOW! 21 cuts deep that features collaborations with Wordsmith’s cousin’ Roc Marciano and Black Knight, along with features from Balance, Sha Stimuli, K. Sparks, Ruste Juxx, V-Stylez and Nu Revolution Enterainemnt artists Whitefolkz, Kontact and DJ Ykcor. Read more…
Too easy!! Some may question the anointment of “H.I.G.O.” as the number one album released six months into 2010 (being that it officially dropped this past Tuesday) but as I said before, this album (minus the inclusion of a lackluster lyrical performance from STS) is damn near flawless. Musically, the Roots start from scratch, no samples, straight originality. And while some of the hooks that can be found on the album are very daring, they pass the test with flying colors. I’ma go ‘head and say this right now: Blu and Phonte oughta’ ride this train until it runs outta’ tracks, their inclusion on “H.I.G.O.” pushes the above over the top. Read more…
Again…not one to post some of the B.S. we receive in the inbox, but this sampler is DOPE!! Featuring a host of some of the underground’s most promising cats (tha Connection, Rasco & Roc Marciano), along with some of the dopest “under the radar” producers, many of whom handled production on tha Connection’s last two albums (Baker, DJ Krypto, etc.) this sampler offers a brief glimpse of the Digi Crates roster. Also, if you’re somewhat like myself and are hesitant to download “free” sh*t anymore, peep the youtube video below and you be the judge.
