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

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)

Wassssup everyone?

I suck at blogging, I said it! My bad for being slow with updates but I’ve been on the road and in the lab.

I received great news last week via my homie DJ Seven30, Port Authority has been nominated or a Juno Award!

For those non Canadian’s reading this, the Juno’s are the equivalent to the American Grammy award’s, so this is a great honor for myself and my whole crew who helped create this album. By crew, I specifically mean Shylow and DJ Linx. They deserve this nomination just as much as I do. Check for “Port Authority” in the Best Rap Recording category alongside fellow nominee’s Belly, Brassmunk, Classified & Shad.

Keepin it movin with more Canadian related news. I recently scored the new theme song for comedian Russell Peter’s. So when you see him live and he walk’s out to a bangin beat, its courtesy of yours truly Big shouts to Russell and his whole crew for selling out 2 shows at MSG in NYC. I had the privilege of being there for one of the shows and seeing him kill it live and of course hearing my track blare on the MSG sound system. Big up Starting From Scratch and DJ Spinbad who held it down on the decks for both of Russell’s shows.

Also, DJ Premier released his top 20 album’s of 2008 and dammit if he didn’t have my album as #8 on his list. Wow, that’s f*ckin awesome. Good looks Preme!

Special Teamz just shot a video for “One Call” which is the joint I produced on there Duckdown released album “Stereotypez”. Here is the you tube link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkiCatDeuvg&eurl

Last but not least I would like to shout out all the fans in Switzerland, Austria & Germany for making my first trip to Europe an unbelievable experience. All 3 shows were dope and the energy was crazy. I knew heads were messing with real Hip Hop out there but it’s a whole other thing to see it live. Shouts to Supastition and Illmind for tolerating me for 10 days, STOSSEN my dudes!

The beginning of 2008 has already been overwhelming and incredibly promising. I would like to thank my family, friends and fans for all the support. It feels great to be recognized for all the hard work I’ve been putting in.

Damn I think that’s it for now but if I think of anything else I’ll be back soon.

In the meantime, any bookings or beat inquires can be emailed to the greatest manager ever in the history of artist management!

Theo Bark @ theobark@gmail.com

peace y’all,

Marco.