Mt. Marci is the eighth studio album by American hip-hop artist Roc Marciano, released on November 16, 2020, via Marci Enterprises and Art That Kills. Production was primarily handled by Marciano, with additional production from Jake One and Chuck Strangers. The album features guest appearances from rappers Schoolboy Q, Action Bronson, Stove God Cooks, Kool Keith and Trenttruce.
Background and release
Marciano revealed the title and tracklist of Mt. Marci on Instagram, on November 9, 2020.[2] The album was first released on November 16, 2020 as a $40 exclusive digital download on Marciano's website.[3] It was later released on streaming platforms on November 30, 2020.[4]
Mt. Marci received positive reviews from music critics. Writing for Pitchfork, Dylan Green described the album's sound as "bombastic yet refined", and praised Marciano's humorous but grim lyrics.[6] Joey Armone of Beats Per Minute highlighted Marciano's production, stating that "the atmospheres generated through his production provide a perfect backdrop for the strikingly cinematic lyrical portraits he creates".
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