What Rappers Can Learn from Roc Marciano

In this video, I analyze what aspiring rappers and writers can learn from the underground legend, Roc Marciano and his new album with The Alchemist "The Elephant Man's Bones". There's so much to cover with Roc that this is likely only a part one. Enjoy!
What's your favorite aspect of Marci's writing?
Instrumental credit goes to Unveiling the Underground: / @tictaczakk

[@rarelikemysteak6484]

Roc marciano is the greatest living american writer regardless of any medium currently

[@SMANGA9000]

That second beat on the back is making me realise how fortunate we are to have hip hop

[@naturaw9]

The second beat is "Liquid Coke" from the Elephant Man's Bones album

[@3iiisopen]

The Elephant Man’s Bones is my favorite track off this album too Roc let us in with this one.

[@unknownreviews7259]

Same here honestly, this track is gonna be high up on my year end lest for sure

[@geoffking6031]

My guy! First woods, then earl, now roc! I cannot say how much I appreciate this. I'm often showing my friends these artists like 'yo did you hear that rhyme scheme?!' Their reaction is usually a smile and nod lmao. It's seriously rlly cool that ur making these videos.

[@unknownreviews7259]

I'm so glad you're enjoying them!!! That makes me super happy to hear. I love talking about this stuff too loool. By the way, I did not forget about the discord server suggestion, I've started setting it up! I'll send out a community post invite soon.

[@user-fs1lc2cj5s]

I'm with you man. How is it that so little people care about the poetry of hip hop? Hard to find people that find this as exciting as us

[@deadchannel-ch5xp]

@@unknownreviews7259 honestly, I've been writing and studying rap for over 5 years, including every one of the three albums you've covered. Yet I've somehow learned so so much about the craft just from these 3 videos. Words can't describe how grateful I am, I can only hope you keep up the fire videos

[@unknownreviews7259]

@@deadchannel-ch5xp this comment made my day man. I’m so happy to hear that!! More videos to come for sure :))

[@Gemelli_ar]

@@unknownreviews7259 i want to join

[@Armando316]

Roc Marciano is one of my favorites. He’s a poetical version of Alfred Hitchcock. A true craftsman with the pen. Do Inspectah Deck next! 🙏🏼

[@nestorzen]

Discovering Roc definitely upped my pen game, he is as underrated as they come

[@wolfharthiphop]

What's interesting about Roc Marci is that he is 46 years old and a lot of his most celebrated work came out in his 40's - I say it's interesting because a lot of rappers are way past their primes prior to hitting 40... they lose their voice, their touch etc but Roc Marci is ageing like fine wine.

[@Mrgiftedsoul]

ROC always have a sly ass haymaker that leave you stunned cause he packed in in a 14 syllable cadence it’s top notch

[@bigdemon6560]

I needed this KZbin channel omg

[@LABRADOR904]

I want to really give you props. This style of video is super cool. Good writing often is why we like artist and often can't put our finger on why. PLEASE MORE! lol

[@unknownreviews7259]

Thank you!! I feel like it can be easy to overlook how much skill a lot of artists have and how layered their work can be. It’s fun to break it down! More is definitely on the way!

[@tymaster33]

Great analysis and breakdown on rocs writing style. Id love to see a Westside Gunn breakdown. Michael Irvin be a good song! Keep up the good work!!

[@unknownreviews7259]

I LOVE Michael Irvin that song is so good dude. Appreciate the support man! I’ve got a Westside review up but a breakdown would be fun too

[@stanleyb2320]

My favorite Marci track out of his entire catalog. This is why I love this track it's the human experience of trying to deal with life.

[@oliverbranch777]

This my first roc song and I got goosebumps from it alchemist is the goat

[@unknownreviews7259]

Alchemist is absolutely insane 🥲🥲

[@ChocolateDon929]

As an artist I’m taking notes 📝

[@SpareMango]

Stacking Ws

[@unknownreviews7259]

Much appreciated

[@afranc5348]

Amazing work bro

[@legienterprise5307]

props my G, salute from Chile, South America

[@leoggonzalezz2596]

great video man, love from argentina

[@unknownreviews7259]

Much love! I appreciate it, thank you!

[@ClydeCyrus]

Nice video -first time viewer

[@unknownreviews7259]

thank you!

[@realitycheck1092]

Can you review lloyd banks COTI 1&2? Very slept on albums lyrically

[@BelleAdonna1]

I love your videos and your appreciation for hiphop music 🖤

[@unknownreviews7259]

Thanks I appreciate it!!

[@Bkesal14]

Roc is my favourite rapper hands down

[@youngfredyz]

Great video man, as an underground rapper this is pure gold to me ❤️

[@user-fs1lc2cj5s]

Fantastic video. Very inspirational as a writer. Turn your pain into profit, but hide it among lines about how dope you really are. Love it

[@unknownreviews7259]

Thanks man!! I appreciate it! This track and Horns Of Abraxas are probably my two favorite tracks off the album so it was super fun to break it down :))

[@sikkboidags9324]

Loving this series and aesthetic in the videos! But could you leave a tad longer the slides with secondary themes. I (personally) like to read it myself but still listen to your opinions. If anybody feels like this aswell please speak

[@OTISDAPRODUCER]

1:48 Why Would He Say He Doesn't Even Fear God, I Was A Big Marci Fan, He Fucked Up For Saying That One

[@515JUKE]

One of my favorite channels out right now another amazing video 👌🏾

[@unknownreviews7259]

Thanks so much man I really appreciate it!!!

[@LordAlphaGSP]

ima be on one of these videos one day no doubt lmao half the ppl u already did influenced me years ago

[@unknownreviews7259]

love this energy. wishing you the best of luck in your projects!!

[@LordAlphaGSP]

@@unknownreviews7259 🖤🩸 Appreciate you fam keep up the content grind I can see this channel growin bigger in no time 🖤💯

[@johngoldberg1387]

Cold video ! Loved the visual representations and graphs. Roc is a master and reconciles the opposites of being a ruthless mover and a sensitive gentleman . ❤🎉

[@deadchannel-ch5xp]

Keep teaching us forreal!!! Crazy good analysis, been loving the recent videos

[@ghataassssssssss]

Speechless and Couldn’t agree more

[@tshiamomoloisane8910]

Bro I subscribed,I see your channel is not old...keep going,you got some quality stuff going on....

[@unknownreviews7259]

I'm just getting started hopefully! thanks for the support, really hoping to get a nice little community going here. glad youre apart of it now!

[@bakebandit]

Thanks brother for this !! Love this channel!

[@javonestephens7856]

Love this breakdown 🙏🏾🔥

[@first3numbers]

He probably said entertainment business because it rhymes best

[@STORMWVSHERE]

Kudos saw the earl had to click for the roc

[@unknownreviews7259]

much appreciated!!

[@tinokaps]

Let's goooo

[@unknownreviews7259]

🙏🙏

[@restlesssheep2453]

These are amazing videos. I'm someone who wants to improve my writing and these videos are helpful. Thank you. I hope you get more subs. You deserve all the love.

[@unknownreviews7259]

Thank you so much I really appreciate it! I made these videos exactly for people who looking to learn more from their favorite artists. I'm glad you were able to learn something from Roc :)

[@bigttheory]

i love this channel. please do more content like this

[@unknownreviews7259]

Thank you so much! More is definitely coming. The next video will be on Tyler, The Creator :)

[@roastbeefy0weefy]

love this man, good vid. straight to the gut points

[@unknownreviews7259]

Much love, I appreciate it!

[@MrInfamousGamerz]

Keep doing these videos bro!

[@TheOverpowered1]

fire

[@GibetTheCatFOURTWENTY666XXX69]

Excellent video! Loved the video you did on Earl too! Love how you break down things, it's fascinating. I know a bit stretching it, but love to see you do one of these videos on a really good band called Boundries Their music is soild and the lyrics are brutal. I believe if given the chance, you'd have lots of fun with them. The song in particular by them I suggest you checkout is called "fade away" Anyways keep up the good work homi You're doing great:)

[@unknownreviews7259]

thanks so much I really appreciate it!! I will give boundries a listen, I definitely plan to expand the types of artist I breakdown. I'm into all kinds of music so I'll be happy to give them a listen. hopefully I'll like them, thanks for the rec!

[@iamdreloco813]

👍🏾 Well said bro 😎

[@worldmusiclink]

thankyou bro what is the beat in the background @2.41 couldn't find it anywhere ! bless

[@naturaw9]

That beat in the background is the song "Liquid Coke" from the Elephant Man's Bones album

[@Yet.Another.Rapper.KiG.V2]

Thanks man, nice video

[@Starkk-ic9cj]

What song is playing at 4min (great video )

[@justlooneyhomie]

fire content

[@bloodbaaith]

This dude is my fave rapper. All hail to that mans pen

[@AndileNdlovuyedwa]

theres that second beat that plays is that from a song ?

[@naturaw9]

Yes! That second beat in the background is the song "Liquid Coke" from the Elephant Man's Bones album

[@leroyregis8049]

Roc Marciano write cinematic music

[@forestgrumpy119]

Do raekwon cuban linx

[@platogenova9573]

Pear in the square, with the bear in the fare etc etc Roc Marci 2020 onwards. UN Marciano was much more lyrical.

[@DONT-B-AMENACE]

A whole 16 of Roc is better than 5 years of Drake. Maybe not that bad… but there’s levels.

[@dmonkz00]

Review me next

[@hagnuj1070]

Congrats on making money off what we already know🫣

[@astheskylarksings]

Homie makes the bars seem so zesty though 😅

[@barrydews2]

What?

[@double0double0]

this the embodiment of giving wayyyy too much credit.

[@realmrpoopybutthole7587]

Haha I love over-analysing hip hop tracks.

[@unknownreviews7259]

its genuinely one of the most fun things to do I swear

[@luisparrilla7950]

Rap ends with this man👍