Mt. Marci
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| Released | November 16, 2020 | |||
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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]
Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Beats Per Minute | 75%[5] |
| Hip Hop Golden Age | 84/100[1] |
| Pitchfork | 7.7/10[6] |
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".
Year-end lists
| Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
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| BrooklynVegan | 50 Best Rap Albums of 2020 | 28
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| Complex | The Best Albums of 2020 | 32
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| Hip Hop Golden Age | The Best Hip Hop Albums of 2020 | 17
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| Mangoprism | The 10 Best Rap Albums of 2020 | 6
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| Stereogum | The 10 Best Rap Albums of 2020 | 7
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| Vulture | The Best Albums of 2020 | 10
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Track listing
All tracks are produced by Roc Marciano, except for "Downtown '81" produced by Jake One, and "Baby Powder" co-produced by Chuck Strangers.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Intro - Allegories" | 1:08 |
| 2. | "Downtown '81" | 2:33 |
| 3. | "Covid Cough" (featuring Schoolboy Q) | 3:49 |
| 4. | "Wheat 40's" | 2:56 |
| 5. | "Spirit Cookin" (featuring Action Bronson) | 2:53 |
| 6. | "Pimps Don't Wear Rabbits" | 3:28 |
| 7. | "Butterfly Effect" | 3:23 |
| 8. | "The Eye of Whorus" (featuring Stove God Cooks) | 3:59 |
| 9. | "Steel Vagina" | 3:00 |
| 10. | "Broadway Billy" (featuring Kool Keith) | 3:46 |
| 11. | "Baby Powder" | 4:23 |
| 12. | "Trenchcoat Wars" | 3:23 |
| 13. | "Wicked Days" (featuring Trenttruce) | 3:48 |
| 14. | "Garbage Pal Kids" | 3:39 |
| 15. | "Crockett n Tubbs" | 3:03 |
| 16. | "Mt. Marci" | 4:02 |
| Total length: | 53:13 | |
Personnel
Credits adapted from album liner notes.[13]
- Rahkeim Meyer – executive production
- Josué Thomas – art, design, executive production
- Todd Mushaw – mixing
- Boone McElroy – mastering
References
- ^ a b c HHGA Staff (November 17, 2020). "Roc Marciano – Mt. Marci | Review". Hip Hop Golden Age. Archived from the original on May 20, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ Walker, Joe (November 9, 2020). "Roc Marciano Unveils 'Mt. Marci' Tracklist Featuring ScHoolboy Q, Kool Keith, Action Bronson & More". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on August 21, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ Gonik, Michael (November 12, 2020). "Roc Marciano Details New Album 'Mt. Marci' ft. Action Bronson, ScHoolboy Q, and More". Okayplayer. Archived from the original on October 1, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (November 30, 2020). "Stream Roc Marciano's New Album Mt. Marci". Stereogum. Archived from the original on August 24, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ Arnone, Joey (November 30, 2020). "Album Review: Roc Marciano – Mt. Marci". Beats Per Minute. Archived from the original on July 14, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ a b Green, Dylan (November 24, 2020). "Roc Marciano: Mt. Marci Album Review". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on December 7, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ Sacher, Andrew (December 18, 2020). "50 Best Rap Albums of 2020". BrooklynVegan. Archived from the original on October 5, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ^ Mckinney, Jessica; Gee, Andre; Skelton, Eric; Ortiz, Edwin; Khal; Diaz, Angel; Schube, Will; Setaro, Shawn; Tharpe, Frazier; Wisenthal, Lucas; Aramesh, Waiss (December 1, 2020). "The Best Albums of 2020". Complex. Archived from the original on May 28, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ^ HHGA Staff (December 23, 2020). "The Best Hip Hop Albums Of 2020". Hip Hop Golden Age. Archived from the original on December 7, 2024. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ^ Jayson, Buford (December 1, 2020). "The 10 Best Rap Albums of 2020". Mangoprism. Archived from the original on February 17, 2021. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (December 7, 2020). "The 10 Best Rap Albums Of 2020". Stereogum. Archived from the original on May 28, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ^ Jenkins, Craig (December 9, 2020). "The Best Albums of 2020". Vulture. Archived from the original on May 11, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ^ Thomas, Josué (2020). Mt. Marci (CD liner notes). Roc Marciano. Marci Enterprises.