Roc Marciano is too arcane for me? "Marciology" analysis 

ROC MARCIANO is the only reason why I still listen to Hip Hop.

Someone introduce this man to roc marci-RELOADED

The kinda review Roc deserves… I’d suggest “Reloaded” as the point of reference for the modern Roc

Roc Marciano samples heavily from obscure Italian/Euro crime and horror (Giallo) film soundtracks, in addition to late 60s Progressive/experimental jazz & funk!

He found out Roc Marciano has been the Beyonce of the underground for 14 yrs

As you dig deeper you will realize the common thread between Doom, Roc & Rakim is LONG ISLAND NY. We are children of Rakim & Long Island influences our sound that includes EPMD, De La Soul, LONS/Busta Rhymes & Public Enemy.. Well Done sir.. From Management of Roc Marciano & The Illustrious Pimpire

"The crate is deep as hell!" Well said 🤌The production on this album felt like Roc Marciano 2.0. I don't know how he is still finding samples and loops that are so fresh and so perfectly fit his soundscape. Dude's on another level. As he said on an Instagram post a few days ago he went to the future and came back with this album lol

Marciolgy is a masterpiece

The elephant man’s bones review was fire family! Appreciate that.

Had no idea you tagged my video, thanks Prof! Gratitude

One of my fav all time Roc Marci barz……….”My OG said ‘before you speak chew your food first’. They spoons burnt my shoes worth a MF DOOM verse”. Not on this album but in honor of DOOM I felt the urge to mention it when you asked the question.

Killin Spree sample changed my life to the point I had my ex looking for the sample as well, and us finding English and foreign versions of the original, even live versions, because of how much it truly moved me. When you mention the sample or beat "resetting" thats EXACTLY what I wish for in a beat like this and makes it a perfect loop.

FUN FACT: If you want to see footage of Roc Marciano's father rapping and DJing, check out the indie film DOWNTOWN "81 (free on RU-vid)!! Jean Michel- Basquat is in it. Phenomenal film about the underground music scene in early 1980s.

Marcberg might be a good point to start, but it isn't his best work and I think most would agree on this. Reload is most often seen as his best work. I would also give Marcielago & Behold A Dark Horse a try. As for my favourite Marci verse it's probably from Pray for Paris - $500 Ounces: "Uh, ain't no Ls on my jacket The MAC-11 hit your melon and crack it Ain't no pads for that in that medicine cabinet Can't mess with whatever's in that gelatin tablet"

Thank you for the shoutout in the description, honored 🤝 Amazing video as always

AVAA Professor Skye i love Dario Argento and Roc Marci. Thank you for making that connection ❤

This album went Diamond to me

that thing you describe where producers will put a little snippet of a beat at the end or beginning of a track is something that i partially love because it adds texture to the listening experience and partially despise because some of these are too damn good to be throwaways. avaa chef. madlib does it a lot and it pisses me off because he'll just place one of the best joints you've ever heard at the end of a song for like... 7 seconds. like come on man give MED that beat. give YOD that beat.

Just waitin' for that "Metal Clergy"

100% agree on the DOOM comparison and the importance of giving the greats their flowers while they're still around. When breaking down the rhyme you could've mentioned the alliteration on "pimpin' and panderin'" which then goes into "banana panamera".

I always describe Roc and DOOM as the same rapper from a different universe

AVAA - Also check out early Roc Marciano in the Pete Rock affiliated crew 'The UN'. First album dropped 2004.

First time watching. You're awesomely nuts 🤣

First time i listened Roc was on "Think differently" on a Wu Tang album and i thought something's going on with this guy... a bit more "fired up" early but his flow and work ages like the finest wine. What i love about Roc beside his flow and his unique/artistic productions is also what defines him, he's constant evolution.

Hey professor, I just discovered this channel about two weeks ago when I found your doves reaction and I’ve been obsessed ever since. The way your channel is structured feels like a conversation and I find myself subconsciously talking back to you in my head. As someone who has a deep love and appreciation for music that very few share around me, this channel provides an outlet where I can hear someone obsess over music as I do in such a raw and unfiltered way. Thank you sir.

A good review and a brilliant joke. I have listened to nearly everything Roc Marciano has made. Marciology is one of his best works, in my opinion. Reloaded, Marcberg, Marciology, Marci Beaucoup, and Mt Marci are my personal favorites of his. Elephant Man’s Bones is up there somewhere too.

This is way better than the 6 minutes fantano will give this

Shit isn't new, we need a reboot. They took we do and repeat the loop. Its gettin easier to sleep through🔥🔥🔥

I think you meant Crimeapple on Killin' Spree. Check his album out with Preservation from a few months ago called El Leon. Really good!

Apologies if this has been asked before but have you considered uploading these videos as podcasts on Spotify?

Flee Lord's discography deserves some attention...very prolific plus he's a feature killer

I swear I came to the same thoughts about Roc and DOOM. I see them as brothers equally mysterious and very similar humor, both are “supervillains” but one is on the sci-fi Star Wars emperor aspect and the other in the pimp, drug lord ruthless mercenary aspect. I’ve said Roc is the only person I can physically hear performing DOOMs rhymes and I don’t lose anything and vice versa. I was REALLY high when I came up with this so seeing my favorite sober French professor come to the same conclusion makes me feel less crazy! AVAA!

Man i don’t know how Roc make these beats…he reminds me of the Golden era of Rza but he’s actually been more consistent than RZA. I drive a lot and Marciology has been on repeat since it dropped. I think it could be one of his best. He went back to UN with the flow on this album. …and Floxxx is super sick

Actually, Roc took the torch from Sean Price as far as the underground king

ROC MARCIANO is named after one of the proudest memories of one of the fiercest boxers of one of Massachusetts' fiercest cities. Brockton, the Shitty I was born in

Roc Marciano has been the best underground rapper for YEEEEAARRRSSSS!!! And this is his best ALBUM EVER!!!

AVAA - Favorite line from the arcane passages: "Baby this veal this ain't no chicken cutlet or no fuck shit Trillion cuts on my wrist look like I'm tryna kick the bucket No disrespect, I know that’s a sensitive subject" Your joke put it top of mind

36:12 Yessir! 🫡 AVAA! thought the album was very strong, as a long time Roc listener, it’s crazy how he still stays fresh! 8/10 Easy

It’s definitely worth revisiting all his work from Pete Rock’s Petestrumentals, The UN and all the solo work that followed. As far as the laidback vocal styling, it wasn’t always like that. He once explained the change inspired from Biggie’s growth from Ready to Die and Life After Death. If you listen to how hype Big was on “Gimme The Loot” and how his confidence grew for his sophomore LP, Big was way more chill. I’ve seen plenty complain about his choice of this, but that’s their loss. If you ever get the privilege of seeing him live, his older “hype” style comes out even on newer songs.

Roc goes overkill with the flow i love that shit

Love your drawing 😆

Best review channel on RU-vid hands down

I legit followed because you reviewed ROC 🔥🙌🏾

Roc Marciano was asked who he wanted to do a project with and without a breath he said DOOM. It could've happen too because both of them are from Long Island.

Roc Marciano The King of Underground 💯🔥🔥 you should definitely do a review on his artist Grea8 Gawd who he recently sign to Pimpire

The Dilla, DOOM and Marci analogy is perfect

TJAA, I hope I get to sit on a slighty distasteful joke for over 20 years. Gotta b one of the beauties of growing older.

Lanvin mannequin* he sayin that all these rappers just being dressed up in expensive high fashion maybe nod to Clipse brothers doing a walk for LV where their friend Pharell landed the head designer job

he says "wearin everythin on the lanvin mannequin" which even rhymes more

Would love to watch some old kongfu movies with the professor ... he should really check out Willie the kid

superb !

This Roc Marciano Album Marciology is a pleasure to listen to. I don’t listen to many rappers.

You missed out on a yellow highlight. The line “wearin everything on the Lanvin Mannequin” lanVIN is a designer brand

Great album🤝

i would rank this review a strong 8/10

AVAA I really appreciate the fact that I can belatedly discover that Roc had a new album out, listen to it, then immediately come to RU-vid to hear your thoughts 😊

ROC always gave me a Donald Goines feel. Italian Horror is an interesting look in describing his work though. Salute. Now go back and start with Marcberg

Salute to pimpsteads finest. Marberg forever

Dead End Hip Hop has a lot of great conversations and reviews for Roc Marci

Roc Marciano creates music for people who read Marie de France and Francois 1st biographies. That's why he has such a high quality standard.

I don't know if you've reviewed any albums in the underground plugg/pluggnb vein, but Fast Trax 3 by 454 is by far the most innovative i've seen in that space, with some unique, colorful production. I think you would enjoy it. AVAA

@17:50 just a correction "Wearin everything on the LANVIN (clothing line) mannequin"

Most or all your reviews of underground artists have direct lineage to 3 artists. MF DOOM, Sean Price, and Roc Marciano. This whole renaissance has roads that lead to those 3 artists. I admit it could be my fanboy sensitivity but your respect of this current era of underground hip hop without your respect of those 3 juggernauts is a criminal offense.

Marciano is a master of his craft, and has been a king of underground hip hop since Marcberg released ✌️

Roc is in my top 5 easily No particular order; Roc Marci Cam’ron Prodigy Nas Redman

Il Futuro is definitely something Italian. I would say some obscure Italian documentary.

CrimeApple’s latest tape is one of the best tapes I’ve heard in 2024.

SO i went and listened to "Goblin" the profondo rosso album and man you were spot on definitely has roc marci aesthetic wouldn't be surprised if he samples it

“The crate is deep as hell”

Great review 👏👏👏👏

That tapeworm track my favorite nbs!!!

Roc is the epitome of HipHop. I'd it wasn't for him and alchemist projects I wouldn't be here fr.

Mt. Marci, for me is his best work 🔥💯

AVAA What you don’t know about crimeapple** he’s a Colombian American rapper who’s insanely good and consistent. I’ve been hoping you’d catch wind of him, he sometimes raps entirely in Spanish and sometimes weaves in and out of English and Spanish. You should definitely check him out. Flee lord is dope too, he also just dropped a great album you should listen to.

I dont know if any of the Musicians you speak on see your videos. But I would love to see Marci watching you give him his due respect. Especially when you broke down the intro to LeFlair. That made me smile. 🎉🎉

Fire

Your favorite rapper sends fan mail to me - Roc Marci

Lamborghini dreams and Nissan nightmares

MARCBERG next prof! 🔥

It’s not arcane when ur steeped in street/pimp hip hop. The references and free form structure let those in the know know who and what u are.

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Check out Busta- The Heist ft Raekwon, Ghostface,Roc Marciano

I love the Goblin comparison lol funny thing is I sampled a Goblin song from a Horror flick like 6 years ago and added a Roc Marci acapella over which was perfect match. It's that 80s dark guitar sound

boa noite professor você poderia fazer uma análise do ep do mach hommy chamado wap konn joj Se for possivel desde já agradeço

Roc Marciano for president 🎉

Roc Marci is one of the GOATs. 👀

Never sprung for a bbl

Roc Marciano is one of my favourite MC, and to be honest, I don't know why!! It's just a vibe. The same way, there is no real reason to like Basquiat's painting. It's just a vibe...

I rapped over his beat “Liquad Coke” 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

You could definitely teach Strokes for all Folks 101 at Greendale Community College 👨🏽‍🎓

AVAA, really love the comparison between giallo and Marciology

Arcane is the best way to describe it. He has a way of saying some things that sound like something else and can be heard differently by each listener. Forces a rewind. He said one line in a fashion that had me thinking he said: "Can't be airing out family laundry that's incarnate." When really he said: "You can't be airing out family laundry, that shit corny."

Thank you for your review!! ⚰️🌋 #TheA&R

You shouldn’t walk around listening to music on headphones while your with your baby …not safe buddy !

You took a risk Prof 👍🏻

See: Marcberg The Pimpire Strikes Back

This review finally convinced me to crack open my deep red dvd

"secret society stuff... arcane"😂😂😂😂 ..... Prof, I think Roc Marciano is not so elusive or enigmatic to deserve such statements swung about his music. Billy Woods or Mach-Hommy, sure. Roc Marciano, to me, is much easier to understand and jam to. His craft is god-tier, but not too obscure like say Aesop Rock. Also, considering that you listen to all these other more "obscure" rappers I have mentioned, there is absolutely no reason why Roc Marciano isn't part of what one may consider "your lane". Perhaps one would say the pimp aesthetic that Marci often portrays may not be to your liking, but only you would know that. Appreciate your thoughts on Marciology. Your assessment of Marciano's production prowess is on point. I'd recommend making time to listen to Reloaded, Rosebudds Revenge 2, Behold A Dark Horse, Reasonable Drought (Prod. By Marci) and Delgado Deluxe (Prod. By Marci). If you're keen on more experimental production, Marcielargo and Mt. Marci are excellent listens as well.

Roc Marciano top 5 des MC toute les ères du rap confondues.C'est trop, les beats, les rimes, les schémas de rimes...Tout est top qualité. Oui la couverture ressemble aux Giallos. La cinéma Italien des années fin 60 jusqu'a mi 80, c'est le top du top du cinéma. On verra si le prof me lit ^^

You have no fucking idea Roc Marciano is getting played all day everyday in Northern Spain. This is the sound of the 2030’s keeping ourselves away from your P Diddy vibes.