Marco Polo

Peace.

Been a while since I posted a blog. I’m a studio caveman so pardon my lack of communication on this blog.

Since Port Authority dropped I’ve been nominated for a Canadian Juno Award for “Best Rap album”. Contributed production to forthcoming projects by Large Professor, Rakim, Heltah Skeltah, DJ Revolution & Russell Peters (Canadian Comedian & soon to be HUGE in the U.S.).

I’ve also had the privilege of touring Europe twice this year. 1st time with Supastition & Illmind. 2nd, with EMC & Torae.

SEGWAY TIME…

Torae and I have been working on a new project tentatively titled “Double Barrel”. We’ve took our time with it and I’m confident to say its 90% done. Seeing this is my first full album production since PA I’ve been extra critical with the material. The usual suspects have been involved in the shaping of the album (Shylow & DJ Linx) who both played a HUGE role in Port Authority.

This album is Hardcore, Boom Bap, Hip Hop at its finest. Torae and I both brought our A game to the table. I’m amped to be working with such a hungry, talented and more recently FEROCIOUS MC. Make sure to add Double Barrel as a friend if you haven’t. (Peep my top friends, 1st row).

I DESPISE speculating release dates but I’m hoping for the project to drop early 2009 with the label situation TBA.

So with this album being wrapped up I’ve started mapping out Port Authority 2 (working title, not final). The idea of doing this record stresses me out LOL but I’ll be using the crazy energy from the Double Barrel album to jump right into my solo producer shit. I’m excited though.

Stay tuned, and as always I appreciate all the comments, messages & anyone who checks out my music. I wouldn’t be shit without y’all.

Peace,

Marco

I know most people are moving over to the blogs from myspace and I’m sure eventually blogs will be forgotten for some next shit…

Anyways… Party people what’s really good! Been a minute since I checked in and updated the website/blog.

Let’s cut to the chase. I’ve recently produced new tracks for Rakim, Krs-One & Buckshot, Large Professor, EMC, Braille, Jaysaun, Verbal Kent. DJ K.O. feat. Royce Da 5′9, Elzhi & Supastition.

As well, the brand new collabo project between Torae and myself tentatively titled “Double Barrel” is almost complete.

Yes! Double Barrel is 100% produced by yours truly and will be my first full length project since Port Authority.

Think raw, gritty, New York Boom Bap Hip Hop and that pretty much sums up the vibe and sound of the Double Barrel album. We have about 80% of it recorded. There will be a few guest MC’s, some expected and some unexpected. In typical MP fashion I will be enlisting the best DJ’s once again to scratch & cut the freshest hooks possible. DJ Linx (Scratches on “Nostalgia”) is the official DJ for Double Barrel and will be heavily involved on the project as well.

We hoped for a end of year release but with all the bullshit industry prep time you need to promote a record its looking like a Jan 09 release for the album BUT still possible to drop this year.

Besides that I’ve been slowly mapping out Port Authority 2 and reaching out to artists to get down on it. It’s way too early to even mention names but I have started assembling the beats with Shylow and DJ Linx. I’m excited about it and can’t wait to dive into the new album after I wrap up Double Barrel with Torae.

Alright, now I have to rehearse and pack for Europe which is going down in 10 days. See ya there!

peace, MP.

So… EMC (Masta Ace, Punchline, Wordsworth & Stricklin), Torae and myself are hitting Europe this month, here are the dates:

May (2008)

14 – Berlin @ Cassiopeia (Germany)
15 – München @ Atomic Cafe (Germany)
16 – Bucarest @ Arenele Romane (Romania)
17 – Zürich @ Dynamo (Switzerland)
18 – Weinheim @ Cafe Central (Germany)
20 – Hamburg @ Mandarin Kasino (Germany)
21 – Bielefeld @ Hip Hop Kongress (Germany) – Festival -
23 – Münster @ Skaters Palace (Germany)
24 – Gothenburg @ Pusterviksbar (Sweden)
25 – Copenhagen @ Loppen (Denmark)
26 – Kiel @ Luna (Germany)
28 – Köln @ Bogen2 (Germany) w/The Beatnuts
29 – Stuttgart @ Altes Zollamt (Germany)
30 – Lodz @ City Festival (Poland) – festival -
31 – Breda @ Boogie Down Breda Festival (Holland)

June (2008)

1- Paris @ Elysee Montmartre (France)
3- Hannover @ Faust (Germany)
5 – Oslo @ Bla (Norway)
6 – Amsterdam @ Tropenmuseum (Holland)
7 – Graz @ Arcadium (Austria)