Marco Polo

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Marco Polo has had a busy year. The Toronto-born, New York-based producer has dropped three albums this year—Seize The Day with Gang Starr affiliate Hannibal Stax, Newport Authority, a collection of outtakes from his vault featuring the likes of Rakim, Big Daddy Kane and M...

With Marco Polo’s PA2: The Director’s Cut available for iTunes, here’s one more cut from the project. Listen to “Strange Brew,” which features rhymes from Oh No and Alchemist and tied together by scratches from DJ Romes. Listen to the track above...

We've already heard "Astonishing" and "3-O-Clock" off Marco Polo's PA2: The Director’s Cut, which is due out November 12, and now the producer has unleashed another monster collaborative track from the project. "West Coast Love" brings together MC Eiht, King Tee And DJ Revolution for an atmospheric, cinematic tribute to the sunnier side of America...

In paying tribute to the late Guru, Marco Polo, Talib Kweli and DJ Premier put out a special video titled “G.U.R.U.” The song honors the three-year anniversary of Guru’s passing with heartfelt rhymes from Talib. He details his legacy and all of the accomplishments Guru and Premier did during their career...

Marco Polo's PA2: The Director’s Cut doesn't arrive until November 12, but the Canadian producer has released yet another track from his project for your afternoon listening pleasure. Following the delightfully old school "3-0-Clock," which featured Organized Konfusion, Polo is back with another head-knocking anthem...

When a rapper or influential hip-hop leader passes away, it’s more than just a trying moment for their fan base. These people were someone’s child, sibling, spouse, friend—you name it. Over the course of hip-hop history, we’ve had some dedication tracks that continue to rock as classics in our collective rap catalog. ...

Marco Polo’s forthcoming LP, PA2: The Director’s Cut, will be released on November 12. The lead single called “3-0-Clock” has reunited Organized Konfusion, who has disbanded in 1997 with no new material released since then. Now, the reunion rumors have settled and OK are back in business...

At one point in time, hip-hop music wasn't the major musical force that it is today; it was a fad relegated to the South Bronx, where DJs cut between drum breaks for a young crop of dancers to spin on their head to in the park. Flash forward 40 years, and hip-hop has become one of the most recognized forms of popular music...

After a few weeks of leaks, Marco Polo blesses his fans with the release of the second installment of the Newport Authority series, Newport Authority 2. You can download the album here and stream it below. The NYC producer is releasing the project for free...