Roc Marciano facts for kids

Rahkeim Calief Meyer (born February 11, 1978), known by his stage name Roc Marciano, is an American rapper and music producer. He is famous for his clever rhymes and detailed stories in his songs. He often uses unique "drumless" beats, which means his music doesn't always have traditional drum sounds.

Many people call him the "Godfather of the Underground." This is because he helped bring back a raw, lyrical style of rap in the early 2010s. His first album, Marcberg (released in 2010), was very important. It influenced many other artists in the music world.

Marciano has released ten studio albums. He has also put out many mixtapes and EPs. He produces most of his own music. Some albums, like Kaos (2018) and The Elephant Man's Bones (2022), were produced by others. He often works with artists like DJ Muggs and The Alchemist. He also produces music for other artists.

Roc Marciano's Music Journey

Starting Out in Music

Roc Marciano began his music career in 1999. He joined a group called Flipmode Squad. His first songs were "Whatcha Come Around Here For" and "The Heist." In 2001, he left Flipmode Squad. He then formed his own underground hip hop group called The U.N. This group included three other MCs: Dino Brave, Laku, and Mic Raw. They released an album in 2004.

Marciano also appeared on other artists' albums. He was on the Wu-Tang Clan compilation album Wu-Tang Meets the Indie Culture in 2005. He also featured on Pete Rock's album NY's Finest in 2008. His performances on these albums earned him praise.

Solo Career and First Album

Since 2008, Roc Marciano has focused on his solo career. He released his first album, Marcberg, on May 4, 2010. He produced the entire album himself. It received great reviews from critics and fans online.

In 2011, Roc Marciano worked with the group Gangrene. They released a joint EP called Greneberg. His second solo album, Reloaded, came out on November 15, 2012. Music critics described it as "grim and exultant at once." He also worked with Kendrick Lamar and Consequence on a song called "Up Against the Wall."

In late 2013, Marciano released a free mixtape called The Pimpire Strikes Back. This mixtape was a preview for his third studio album, Marci Beaucoup. He produced this album entirely himself. It featured other artists like Action Bronson, Evidence, and Ka.

Later Album Releases

On February 21, 2017, Roc Marciano released his fourth studio album. It was called Rosebudd's Revenge. He released it through his website. The album featured his frequent collaborators, Ka and Knowledge the Pirate.

On February 27, 2018, Marciano released his fifth album, RR2: The Bitter Dose. This album also featured Knowledge the Pirate and Action Bronson. Later that year, on September 18, 2018, he released his sixth album, Behold a Dark Horse. This album also received good reviews. On October 15, 2018, Marciano released Kaos. This was a collaboration album with producer DJ Muggs. It also got positive reviews.

A music website named Roc Marciano as their "2018 MVP." They noted that he released three albums that year. Each album was carefully made and added to his unique storytelling.

Discography

Studio Albums

Collaborative Albums

• Kaos (2018) (with DJ Muggs)
• The Elephant Man's Bones (2022) (with The Alchemist)
• The Skeleton Key (2024) (with The Alchemist)