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Roc Marciano
Person · male · United States · Hempstead · born 1978 · recording since 2004
American rapper
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Also known as Rakeem Calief Myer · Roc Marc · Rock Marciano · Rocky Marciano · 罗克·马尔恰诺
Timeline
24 events▣ Album 22◦ Birth 1★ Debut release 1
1970s
2000s
· Debut release
Debut release: The UN Presents: Rock Marciano: Strength and Honor
First documented Album in the MusicBrainz discography.
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· Album
Album: The UN Presents: Rock Marciano: Strength and Honor
Album (Mixtape/Street)
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2010s
2020s
Biography
English biography643 words · 3 sectionssource: wikipedia-en · licence CC BY-SA 4.0 · revision 1377922710
Biography
Rahkeim Calief Meyer (born February 11, 1978), better known by his stage name Roc Marciano, is an American rapper and record producer. He is known for his intricate internal rhymes and wordplay detailing mafioso and pimp themes over sample based production. He has been called the "Godfather of the Underground" for pioneering the resurgence of gritty, lyrical rap and use of drumless sample loops in the early 2010s with his highly influential debut album Marcberg
MarcbergSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 15 tracks1Pimptro1:332It's a Crime4:083Whateva Whateva3:574Raw Deal3:195We Do It4:366Snow4:047Ridin Around4:358Panic3:479Thug's Prayer3:0110Pop3:4411Jungle Fever5:0112Don Shit3:3813Marcberg4:3214Hide My Tears4:3115Shoutro4:11 (2010).
Marciano has gone on to release 13 studio albums and a variety of mixtapes and EPs, most of which are almost entirely produced by Marciano himself with the notable exceptions of the DJ Muggs-produced Kaos (2018), the Alchemist-produced The Elephant Man's Bones (2022) as well as The Skeleton Key (2024), and the DJ Premier-produced The Coldest Profession (2025). He frequently collaborates with Muggs and Alchemist, in addition to other underground artists such as Knowledge the Pirate, Ka, Action Bronson, Animoss, and various members of the Griselda collective, while also producing for other artists.
Career
Roc Marciano started his career in 1999 when he joined the Flipmode Squad and made his first appearances on “Whatcha Come Around Here For” and “The Heist". Marciano left to form the U.N., a hardcore underground hip-hop group consisting of three other MCs (Dino Brave, Laku & deceased member Mic Raw) with whom he released an album on Carson Daly's 456 Entertainment in 2004. Roc Marciano appeared on the 2005 Wu-Tang Clan compilation album, Wu-Tang Meets the Indie Culture, and in Pete Rock's 2008 album, NY's Finest, drawing acclaim for such performances. In 2008, Marciano began focusing on his solo career. In May 2010, he released his self-produced debut album, MarcbergMarcbergSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 15 tracks1Pimptro1:332It's a Crime4:083Whateva Whateva3:574Raw Deal3:195We Do It4:366Snow4:047Ridin Around4:358Panic3:479Thug's Prayer3:0110Pop3:4411Jungle Fever5:0112Don Shit3:3813Marcberg4:3214Hide My Tears4:3115Shoutro4:11, to critical acclaim.
In 2011, Marciano collaborated with Gangrene to release the collaborative EP Greneberg. Marciano also collaborated with Kendrick Lamar and Consequence on the song "Up Against the Wall" which is featured on Consequence's mixtape, Movies on Demand 2.
Marciano's second solo album, Reloaded
ReloadedSpotifyYouTube MusicTracklist · 15 tracks1Tek to a Mack4:412Flash Gordon2:513Not Told5:144Pistolier3:215Thugs Prayer, Part 21:366764:337We Ill3:238Deeper2:579Death Parade3:361020 Guns1:5411Peru3:3812Thread Count3:5313Nine Spray4:0414Emeralds3:5315The Man5:02, was released on November 15, 2012 which Allmusic described as "grim and exultant at once, this is low-profile hustling on wax at its finest."
In late 2013, Marciano released a free mixtape, The Pimpire Strikes Back
The Pimpire Strikes BackSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 16 tracks1Intro1:232The Sacrifice2:593Doesn't Last2:454Slingers3:455I.D.K.2:576Take Me Over3:127Higher Learning3:508Sincerely Antique4:279Ice Cream Man3:2310Skit1:101110 Toes Down4:1812Velvet Cape3:0013Shower Posse3:1514German V's2:5915Bruh Man3:0916Ruff Town3:14. The mixtape served as preface to his third studio album, Marci Beaucoup
Marci BeaucoupSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 15 tracks1Intro0:262Love Means3:143Squeeze3:1744562:215Drug Lords3:306Dollar Bitch3:197Didn't Know4:008Soul Music2:509Trying to Come Up3:4610Psych Ward3:1311Confucius3:1312Willie Manchester2:4913Cut the Check3:3114Safe (skit)0:2415War Scars3:52, which was self-produced and featured artists such as Action Bronson, Evidence, Ka, and Quelle Chris.
On February 21, 2017, Roc Marciano released his fourth studio album, Rosebudd's Revenge. The album featured frequent collaborators, Ka and Knowledge the Pirate, and production from The Arch Druids, Mushroom Jesus, Modus Op, Knxwledge, and Roc Marciano himself.
On February 27, 2018, Marciano released his fifth studio album, RR2: The Bitter Dose. The album featured guest appearances by Knowledge the Pirate and Action Bronson, and production from Animoss, Don Cee, and Roc Marciano himself. On September 18, 2018, Marciano released his sixth studio album, Behold a Dark Horse
Behold a Dark HorseSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 12 tracks1The Horse’s Mouth1:552Congo2:4431000 Deaths2:274Diamond Cutters3:515Amethyst2:506Sampson & Delilah3:377No Love2:598Trojan Horse4:009Fabio4:4410Secrets3:3711Whoolers2:2112Consigliere2:36, which was received positively by critics. On October 15, 2018, Marciano released Kaos, a collaboration album with producer DJ Muggs, to positive reviews.
In 2019, Marciano released his seventh studio album, Marcielago
MarcielagoSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 15 tracks1Select Few1:442Molly Ringwald2:143Choosin Fee’s2:544Richard Gear3:055Ephesians3:416Tom Chambers5:347I.6.W.T.4:038Puff Daddy4:439Boosie Fade2:5410Bomb Shelter3:2411Saw4:1112SAYLAVI3:0413God Loves You4:1514Joe Jackson2:5815Legacy1:14, which he followed up with Mt. Marci
Mt. MarciSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 15 tracks1Intro – Allegories1:082Downtown ’812:323Covid Cough3:484Wheat 40’s2:555Spirit Cookin2:526Pimps Don’t Wear Rabbits3:277Butterfly Effect3:228The Eye of Whorus3:589Steel Vagina3:0010Broadway Billy3:4511Baby Powder4:2212Trenchcoat Wars3:2313Wicked Days3:4714Crockett n Tubbs3:0215Mt. Marci4:01 in 2020 and Marciology in 2024.
Artistry
Roc Marciano has named Rakim, Grand Daddy I.U., Kool Keith, MF Doom, Large Professor, EPMD, and Public Enemy as musical influences.
His production process relies heavily on vintage equipment, notably the Akai MPC60, SP-1200, and MPC2500. In a 2012 interview with The Fader, Marciano explained that he began with an MPC60 alongside a turntable and mixer, favoring its crisp, punchy sound over the SP-1200, which he found limiting due to its short sampling time and need for extensive chopping, before upgrading to the MPC-2500 for its greater memory and versatility, allowing him to refine his signature looping technique. This hands-on approach results in a cinematic soundscape, often compared to a “black-and-white crime thriller,” evoking the gritty, pre-gentrified New York of his youth.
Discography & profile
Normalised profile
Percentiles are computed over every artist in the database, so a tier-3 artist can still sit in the 95th percentile on a single axis.
| Metric | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia language versions | 8 | 49.7th |
| Spotify monthly listeners | — | no data |
| Release groups in DB | 36 | 91.9th |
| Studio albums | 22 | 97th |
| Awards recorded | 0 | 0th |
| Timeline events | 24 | 95.3th |
| Recording span (years) | 22 | 49.6th |
| Genres | 2 | 74th |
Percentiles are computed at render time; missing values mean the artist has no data on that axis.
Discography (36 release groups · 22 studio albums)
Albums · 22
The UN Presents: Rock Marciano: Strength and Honor
2004 · Mixtape/Street
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Tracklist · 16 tracks · 48:31
1L.I. (Stand Up)2:572Boulevard4:233Crumbs2:364Instructions (skit)0:175Scared Straight3:436Pimpin' Ain't Easy3:307Situations Like This (skit)0:178Wargames a.k.a. French Connection4:309MC's3:5210Fall Back2:3111Funkyard4:0512Falsehood3:2813ONINONIN3:5214Time Kills3:2915UN House4:0316Keep Risin'0:582010 · studio album
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Tracklist · 15 tracks · 58:37
1Pimptro1:332It's a Crime4:083Whateva Whateva3:574Raw Deal3:195We Do It4:366Snow4:047Ridin Around4:358Panic3:479Thug's Prayer3:0110Pop3:4411Jungle Fever5:0112Don Shit3:3813Marcberg4:3214Hide My Tears4:3115Shoutro4:112011 · Mixtape/Street
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Tracklist · 27 tracks
1Thugs Prayer2Snow3Like Thisssss4You Know You Wrong5Fire Power6Panic7Unda Pressure8Long Time Coming9Game Of Death10The Heist11Lets Toast12Change13Jungle Fever14What They Want15Shakedown16Cake17As Long As Its Real18Outta Control19By The Book20Fall Back21Cross Roads22Short Race23Time Kills24Marcberri25Its So G26Caviar27The Prophecy2012 · studio album
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Tracklist · 23 tracks · 1:09:46
1Strive3:492Funktions2:423Shook3:314Gods Grain4:105Evil 902103:146For Thought2:307Game Of Life1:458Splash N Dash2:029Miss Stress3:1410Crazy Skilled2:2411Warm Hennessy (Remix)4:3312Rap Shit2:2713Speed Kills2:2414Strive (Remix)3:3315Empty Bags Of Munchies2:1616Story Tellin'3:0717Realness2:2618Planet Ape2:3019One Of Those Nights (Remix)2:2020Every Second (Remix)3:3721Machine Gun Funk (Remix)4:3022The Recipe3:2923Strive (Ialone Remix)3:132012 · studio album
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Tracklist · 8 tracks · 28:01
1Do the Honors3:162Do the Honors (instrumental)3:163Do the Honors (clean edit)3:165Do the Honors (a cappella)2:466Do the Honors (J-Force remix)4:117Do the Honors (J-Force remix instrumental)4:118Do the Honors (Nuance remix)3:298Do the Honors (Nuance remix instrumental)3:362012 · studio album
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Tracklist · 14 tracks · 34:18
1Intro0:362Legacy2:353Egyptology2:404Snake Charmer2:225Extreme Status2:336The Ritual2:197Shorties Watching3:188These Rappers Under the Hex2:219Last Night Finesse1:2310Remember U3:0911Pressure Up2:5012The Blues Got Ya3:2413Acid2:5014Random1:582012 · studio album
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Tracklist · 15 tracks · 54:36
1Tek to a Mack4:412Flash Gordon2:513Not Told5:144Pistolier3:215Thugs Prayer, Part 21:366764:337We Ill3:238Deeper2:579Death Parade3:361020 Guns1:5411Peru3:3812Thread Count3:5313Nine Spray4:0414Emeralds3:5315The Man5:022013 · studio album
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Tracklist · 19 tracks · 44:39
1Intro0:352Boss Material3:133Diamond Darts2:404Is It a Crime (remix)1:315Nights3:106Game of Life2:107Fly Threads2:188Pyramid Points4:029Strive3:4310Boss Material 22:1711Crazy Skills2:3112Shadow Gravel2:2013Bars for DJ Mickey Knox0:5214Love Laws1:5615Is It a Crime1:2516Game of Life (Vans Cal remix)1:4517High Rises3:1318Outro0:5219Pyramid Points (Khrysis remix)4:062013 · Mixtape/Street
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Tracklist · 16 tracks · 49:46
1Intro1:232The Sacrifice2:593Doesn't Last2:454Slingers3:455I.D.K.2:576Take Me Over3:127Higher Learning3:508Sincerely Antique4:279Ice Cream Man3:2310Skit1:101110 Toes Down4:1812Velvet Cape3:0013Shower Posse3:1514German V's2:5915Bruh Man3:0916Ruff Town3:142013 · studio album
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Tracklist · 15 tracks · 43:45
1Intro0:262Love Means3:143Squeeze3:1744562:215Drug Lords3:306Dollar Bitch3:197Didn't Know4:008Soul Music2:509Trying to Come Up3:4610Psych Ward3:1311Confucius3:1312Willie Manchester2:4913Cut the Check3:3114Safe (skit)0:2415War Scars3:522017 · studio album
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Tracklist · 15 tracks · 54:50
1Move Dope3:402Rosebudd's Revenge3:233History2:164Better Know4:035No Smoke3:436Gunsense5:027Killing Time3:268Burkina Faso3:159Marksmen3:0310Herringbone2:4811Pimp Arrest3:0812Pray 4 Me5:1113Here I Am5:0514Already3:5515Pig Knuckles2:52Rosebudd’s Revenge 2: The Bitter Dose
2018 · studio album
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Tracklist · 14 tracks
1Respected2Tent City3Bohemian Grove4Corniche5CVS6Saks Fifth7Major League8Bedspring King9The Sauce10Happy Endings11Kill You1267 Lobby13Muse14Power2018 · studio album
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Tracklist · 12 tracks · 37:41
1The Horse’s Mouth1:552Congo2:4431000 Deaths2:274Diamond Cutters3:515Amethyst2:506Sampson & Delilah3:377No Love2:598Trojan Horse4:009Fabio4:4410Secrets3:3711Whoolers2:2112Consigliere2:362019 · studio album
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Tracklist · 15 tracks · 49:58
1Select Few1:442Molly Ringwald2:143Choosin Fee’s2:544Richard Gear3:055Ephesians3:416Tom Chambers5:347I.6.W.T.4:038Puff Daddy4:439Boosie Fade2:5410Bomb Shelter3:2411Saw4:1112SAYLAVI3:0413God Loves You4:1514Joe Jackson2:5815Legacy1:142020 · studio album
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Tracklist · 17 tracks · 56:51
1Smoke n Mirrors3:172Basic Training2:503Smash2:544Holy Man3:175Kool Points2:576Scare Tactics4:077Box Cutters3:308Gun Collector4:129Jackson End3:4610Bedell3:2311New Money3:3112Gram Choppers3:5513Burnt Spoons3:3914Clad Iron3:3115Passion Fruit2:52162 Glocks2:4317Licks2:272020 · studio album
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Tracklist · 15 tracks · 49:22
1Intro – Allegories1:082Downtown ’812:323Covid Cough3:484Wheat 40’s2:555Spirit Cookin2:526Pimps Don’t Wear Rabbits3:277Butterfly Effect3:228The Eye of Whorus3:589Steel Vagina3:0010Broadway Billy3:4511Baby Powder4:2212Trenchcoat Wars3:2313Wicked Days3:4714Crockett n Tubbs3:0215Mt. Marci4:012021 · studio album
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Tracklist · 12 tracks · 31:01
1Proem1:172Crazy Horse2:333The Precipice2:324Brass Jehova4:365ReFocus0:256Survivor's Vow3:307Kevlaar1:138Fanta 64:069Kettle Black3:1710Papayas '213:1811Nosebleeds2:5212Epilogue1:22Nothing Bigger Than the Program
2023 · studio album
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Tracklist · 12 tracks · 33:12
1Intro0:152Underground Legends2:343Nothing Bigger Than the Program2:444The Field2:145The Plug3:086Wake Up3:407My Own Two4:008How?2:359Players Only2:3710Simple Man3:0811The Huddle3:0412Fur Coat Talk3:132024 · studio album
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Tracklist · 14 tracks · 45:36
1Marciology2:532Goyard God3:323Gold Crossbow3:144True Love2:575BeBe’s Kids2:156Bad JuJu3:167Tapeworm4:068Killin’ Spree3:069Went Diamond2:5410Higher Self3:3211LeFlair2:2012On the Run3:0713Larry Bird4:2914Floxxx3:552025 · studio album
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Tracklist · 14 tracks · 49:18
1Eating Etiquette2:312Golden Rules4:123Takes a Ten3:274The Outfit4:165Magic & Kareem3:586Addicted to Danger3:487Ride Wit a P3:068Food for Thought3:199Forks and Knives2:5110Gut Feeling4:27111 ON ME3:0612Young Thugs2:5313Servitude4:2014Receipts3:04Roc Marciano Presents: MULBERRY SILK ROAD
2025 · studio album
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Tracklist · 11 tracks · 32:53
1visvim vandal3:202Rod lavers with the stussy hoodie2:563PERHAPS IN THE NEXT.2:324jerry buss2:325brazilian butt lifts n puff lips4:336live from fci2:547Allahs perfection3:078comanche war paint2:419caviar on the bone marrow2:3210dip dip diver2:4211eugenics3:042026 · studio album
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Tracklist · 12 tracks · 32:21
1Trick Bag3:062Childish Games3:343Hate Is Love2:044Yves St. Moron2:155Prince & Apollonia2:156Vanity2:197Rain Dance3:328Tracey Morgan Vomit2:089Trapeze3:3010Good For You2:2111Easy Bake Oven2:3212Melo2:45
Other · 1
| Cover | Year | Title | Notes | First release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Knock Out Blows Part 2Search SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 25 tracks1Scarface Nigga 2Emeralds 3Poltergeist 4Bozak 5Pistolier 6The Turning Point 7Bruh Man 8Fire Power 9Tricks Of The Streets 10Snow Remix 11Time For A Change 12Irene 13Nine Spray 14Her Vice 15Change 16Rocky II 1776 18Bally Belts 19Immoral Ventilation 20How The Gods Chill 21G Lanes 22Jewels On It 23Drama 24Same Ol Same 25Rusty Grammar | Compilation | 2011 |
Single · 9
| Cover | Year | Title | Notes | First release |
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| 2012 | PoltergeistSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 1 track1Poltergeist | 2012 | ||
| 2012 | Cement 3'sSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 1 track · 3:251Cement 3's3:25 | November 2012 | ||
| 2014 | Shot a ManSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 1 track · 3:051Shot a Man3:05 | 26 August 2014 | ||
| 2019 | Blizzard (Gusty Winds Graceful Mix)Search SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 1 track · 5:411Blizzard - Gusty Winds Graceful Mix5:41 | 25 October 2019 | ||
| 2019 | Blizzard (Noises From The Chamber Mix)Search SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 1 track · 5:391Blizzard - Noises From The Chamber Mix5:39 | 8 November 2019 | ||
| 2020 | StarlifeSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 1 track · 3:051Starlife3:05 | 30 October 2020 | ||
| 2021 | 1000 Mile StareSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 1 track · 3:1811000 Mile Stare3:18 | 15 October 2021 | ||
| 2024 | ElegantSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 1 track · 3:491Elegant3:49 | 8 October 2024 | ||
| 2025 | Vintage LimoSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 1 track · 4:231Vintage Limo4:23 | 24 January 2025 |
EP · 4
| Cover | Year | Title | Notes | First release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Marc MarcianoSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 8 tracks · 29:151Snow (M.W.P. remix)2:38 2Scarface Nigga (M.W.P. remix)4:03 3Do the Honors (M.W.P. remix)3:08 4Warm Hennessy (M.W.P. remix)3:57 5Boss Material (M.W.P. remix)3:49 6Strive (M.W.P. remix)3:41 7Nothin' Lesser (M.W.P. remix)4:30 8Give It to Y'all (M.W.P. remix)3:29 | Remix | 13 February 2013 | |
| 2018 | Warm HennessySearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 10 tracks · 39:381Warm Hennessy3:51 2Do The Honors3:16 3Bo$$ Material (Don't Play Me Close)4:03 4Roc Marciano & Tha Connection - Stress (Richie Malevolence Remix)3:51 5Warm Hennessy (J-Force Remix)4:36 6Do The Honors (Bankrupt Europeans Remix)3:03 7Warm Hennessy (J-Force Remix Instrumental)4:33 8Do The Honors (J-Force Remix)4:11 9Do The Honors (J-Force Remix Instrumental)4:11 10Warm Hennessy (Nuance Remix)4:03 | 1 July 2018 | ||
| 2019 | The PrequelSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 6 tracks1Momma’s Song 2Her Vice 3Stop Me 4Rocky II 5Bally Belts 6Not One | 12 April 2019 | ||
| 2021 | Manolo's ThemeSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 6 tracks · 18:33A1Manolo's Theme3:05 A2Manolo's Theme (clean)3:05 A3Manolo's Theme (instrumental)3:05 B1Manolo's Theme (remix)3:06 B2Manolo's Theme (remix clean)3:06 B3Manolo's Theme (remix instrumental)3:06 | 25 August 2021 |
Stats & PK
Percentile within all 23,672 published artists.Put Roc Marciano head-to-head →
| Metric | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia language versions | 8 | 49.7th |
| Spotify monthly listeners | — | no data |
| Release groups in DB | 36 | 91.9th |
| Studio albums | 22 | 97th |
| Awards recorded | 0 | 0th |
| Timeline events | 24 | 95.3th |
| Recording span (years) | 22 | 49.6th |
| Genres | 2 | 74th |
Awards & honours
Line-up
| Name | From | To | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| The UN(band) | — | present | |
| LUV NY(band) | — | present | |
| Flipmode Squad(band) | 1999 | 2001 |
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https://musicbrainz.org/artist/9b14ef6d-119b-47b8-9d06-fc72901451e2discography—musicbrainz · CC0 · retrieved 10 October 2026
https://musicbrainz.org/artist/9b14ef6d-119b-47b8-9d06-fc72901451e2core—wikidata · CC0 · retrieved 10 October 2026
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https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7353659seed-list—wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · retrieved 10 October 2026
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roc_Marcianobiography—wikipedia-en · CC BY-SA 4.0 · retrieved 10 October 2026
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Wikidata: Q7353659 · MusicBrainz: 9b14ef6d-119b-47b8-9d06-fc72901451e2
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