My sound is definitely boom bap, I could never deny that. But I feel like it's an updated sound, says Marco. As an assistant Engineer at renowned recording studio, The Cutting Room, MP honed technical skills and got to know some of the rap game's finest as he refined his production chops. ''Port Authority,'' his 2007 debut production album ? featuring a who's-who of MC heavyweights including Large Professor, Kool G Rap and Buckshot ? was a career milestone that claimed his place as one of the new school's most respected beatmakers.
The long-awaited, most anticipated follow-up production album is called ''PA2: The Director's Cut'' because it's 19 songs. The lead single is a tribute to the late Keith Elam of Gang Starr, known to most as Guru, who passed away on April 19, 2010 due to complications from cancer. In addition, Marco reunites Organized Konfusion on ''3-O-Clock'' and King Tee and MC Eiht bring the hydroponic flows on ''West Coast Love.'' On the aptly titled ''Astonishing'' Large Professor, Inspectah Deck, O.C. and Tragedy Khadafi trade bars over a monster beat featuring scratches by DJ Revolution.
Too much smoothness on this compilation! Right off the bat you are hit with a crazy banger called ''3-0 Clock'' ft. Organized Konfusion!!! And yes, the beat has an amazing 90's vibe with some fresh horns and it definitely slaps! Marco Polo is a beast!