The Many Moods Of Marco Polo Vol. 1 (Vinyl)

The Many Moods of Marco Polo (Vol. 1) 

My very first release on Frank's Drum Set Inc (my brand new label named after my pops). 

Limited black vinyl. Vinyl includes 7 bonus songs not included on the DSP version!

Included with purchase:

1)  Full digital download via WAV files of entire album including 7 bonus joints.

2) Limited edition stickers

3) signature upon request (please add signature option at checkout) ! 

The Many Moods of Marco Polo (Vol. 1) was born from the creative energy of sessions made during the era of working alongside DJ Premier for Nas "Light Years" — a period rooted in precision, soul, and intention.

What started as compositions inspired by that time — cinematic loops, dusty textures, melodic ideas built for heavyweight lyricism — evolved into something bigger. A full universe. A complete body of work.

This album captures the spirit of the greats who shaped the culture:

• The discipline of boom bap

• The elegance of jazz samples

• The emotional weight of timeless storytelling

But instead of recreating the past, it expands it.

From soulful piano passages to dark orchestral moods, warm analog synth textures to stripped-down drumless pieces, each track represents a different emotional state — reflective, triumphant, paranoid, romantic, focused, restless.

This is music inspired by legends — but lived through my lens.

This is music for:

• Producers looking to flip something meaningful

• Artists searching for emotion

• Film & TV supervisors hunting atmosphere

• Fans who appreciate texture over trend

VINYL TRACKLIST:

SIDE A

1. Abuela Intergalactica
2. Guitarra Uno
3. Go Easy
4. Carretera 1979
5. Labor Day
6. Talkin' Bass
7. NJ State of Mind (Interlude)
8. Entra En El Caos
9. Foie Gras (Interlude)

SIDE B

1. Nonna Celesta
2. Diciembre En Roselle
3. End of Summer
4. Gangsta Lean
5. Apuestas Altas
6. La Leyenda De Bob Guccione
7. Jazz Del Crimen
8. La Calle Incorrecta
9. Dead End

BOLD TITLES = BONUS JOINTS NOT ON DSP version. Vinyl only.

Composed, written & Mixed by Marco Polo

Mastered by : Emanuele “Mocce” Mocchetti

Label: Franks Drum Set Inc. 

Horns on “Go Easy” by  Gil “XL” Defay