The Many Moods of Marco Polo (Vol. 1)
This isn’t a beat tape.
It’s a world built from a moment in time.
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:
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The discipline of boom bap
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The elegance of jazz samples
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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:
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Producers looking to flip something meaningful
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Artists searching for emotion
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Film & TV supervisors hunting atmosphere
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Fans who appreciate texture over trend
Composed, written & Mixed by Marco Polo
Mastered by : Emanuele “Mocce” Mocchetti
Label: Franks Drum Set Inc.
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