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Roc Marciano represents a return to hip-hop's roots, but with a modern twist. In the early days of rap, DJs looped parts of records. Roc took that concept and stripped away the commercial shine of the 2000s. He brought back the gritty, cinematic feeling of classic New York, proving that underground music can survive without radio play.
controversy
Supporting arguments
- He revived the raw, sample-heavy sound of the 1990s.
- His style is like a black-and-white crime film in audio form.
- He rejected pop music trends to stay true to his art.
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