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  • @MarlonCraft
    @MarlonCraft 6 лет назад +2259

    appreciate everyone showin' love and sway for the platform. i'll never forget my first time on sway. follow me if you like what you hear i got lots of music and lots on the way. love

    • @user-ix6ki1ng7j
      @user-ix6ki1ng7j 6 лет назад +10

      Marlon Craft keep grinding young brotha 😎

    • @hc7629
      @hc7629 6 лет назад +9

      You're a bad ass Craft! Educate these dudes!

    • @andrewmcfarlane7901
      @andrewmcfarlane7901 6 лет назад +2

      Appreciating your approach. What beat is that you were rhyming over?

    • @alistairparkin961
      @alistairparkin961 6 лет назад +7

      Them lyrics you spat on sway is the reason you ain’t commercial, and why he kept you away from his show so long, you speak the truth, straight 💯 keep doing your thing bro. Respect from Scotland 👊🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @ChillinWithDylan1229
      @ChillinWithDylan1229 6 лет назад +7

      First time hearing u but u got some special my guy ✊🏾 gonna b rooting and watching ur career!

  • @tonyrichengod9280
    @tonyrichengod9280 6 лет назад +880

    "You say you're neutral, but it's math so even the equal sign is part of the problem." Ufff BARS

  • @tommywreck
    @tommywreck 6 лет назад +256

    "Tryin' ta make um watch the places they get information, cause the media says, "jump!" and they all get in formation" - dope shit

  • @MistunoriKapela
    @MistunoriKapela 5 лет назад +27

    This dude is part of the reason why hiphop ain’t dead but well and thriving. Respect the bars and respect the craft.

  • @jwspitz35
    @jwspitz35 6 лет назад +773

    Went to college with Marlon in DC and chilled with him a few times (not gonna claim we’re best friends or anything lol) but he’s a SUPER nice, down to earth, and extremely genuine person. I’m so glad to see him succeed like this and the only way from here is up

    • @boogzalpha859
      @boogzalpha859 5 лет назад +17

      Clout chaser
      Jk

    • @erry9895
      @erry9895 5 лет назад +21

      Wholesome words, refreshing for both the game and a RUclips comment section. Good luck with your ventures!!

    • @eazy2hate
      @eazy2hate 5 лет назад +2

      @@boogzalpha859 ur the clout chaser cody James lmao u really think u related to Jesse James lmao get a life and yes I know who u r

    • @boogzalpha859
      @boogzalpha859 5 лет назад

      @@eazy2hate where does my name say James lol I'm so confused

    • @eazy2hate
      @eazy2hate 5 лет назад +1

      @@boogzalpha859 I know u!!!

  • @coozi2
    @coozi2 4 года назад +35

    "But it's math homie, even the equal sign is part of the problem." Woah. 💥💥💥

  • @Rengu
    @Rengu 5 лет назад +336

    "wrote a lotta college papers/I know filler when I hear it, dog" 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @AyyOhhKayy1
      @AyyOhhKayy1 4 года назад +1

      Rengu ahhhhh 🔥🔥🔥

    • @aaronpayne7941
      @aaronpayne7941 4 года назад +8

      Yea that’s a strong ass statement to other rappers

    • @ollie7438
      @ollie7438 3 года назад

      Rengu barrrrr

    • @johnlord6447
      @johnlord6447 3 года назад +1

      “They yell a lot, but I don’t feel it in my spirit, wrote a lotta college papers I know filler when I hear it, dog”..... listened to that bar back 5 times. Fire🔥

    • @levz360
      @levz360 3 года назад

      I honestly popped when I heard that bar

  • @frankalphonse3821
    @frankalphonse3821 6 лет назад +93

    When conscious rap takes precedence over attention seeking, faith in humanity is restored. Cheers from London Marlon

  • @wrapzoo295
    @wrapzoo295 5 лет назад +154

    I love his style.
    In a world full of sheep, no one with the pressure of shepard's. Where apathy is cool, we run from the pressure of effort!

  • @mewtwo6662
    @mewtwo6662 6 лет назад +769

    8:30 dude starts spitting your ALL welcome!!!!!!!

  • @dicedicediceaf1822
    @dicedicediceaf1822 6 лет назад +240

    "If that's bars I'm an industrial prison complex" jeez

  • @o0GrayMatters0o
    @o0GrayMatters0o 6 лет назад +26

    "where apathy is cool shit we run from the pressure of effort"
    this dudes a genuine lyricist. i hope they don't ruin him into silence with gift cards

  • @blvkmirror8388
    @blvkmirror8388 6 лет назад +579

    Marlon Craft knows Real Hip Hop and he can spit.

    • @gemproductions358
      @gemproductions358 6 лет назад +1

      Official

    • @acej08
      @acej08 6 лет назад +1

      Yes i been listening to him on soundcloud.. Long ago.. He is really good

    • @LASVEGASRAIDERS21
      @LASVEGASRAIDERS21 5 лет назад +3

      and the reason why Lord Jamar makes $22,000 a year is because he'll see a white dude and not give him a listen.

    • @nunyabizwacks6711
      @nunyabizwacks6711 3 года назад

      @@LASVEGASRAIDERS21 dudes a joke lol

    • @nunyabizwacks6711
      @nunyabizwacks6711 3 года назад

      fuck yea i first heard him several years ago in his survival of the fittest freestyle and instantly knew he was the real deal wit a real new york sound

  • @DecimalD_
    @DecimalD_ 6 лет назад +31

    That Horcrux line. I always appreciate a Harry Potter reference lol.

  • @HapticNoise
    @HapticNoise 6 лет назад +561

    "People hiding in material things like horcruxes" BOIIIIIIII

    • @Turtle4lifejg
      @Turtle4lifejg 6 лет назад +6

      HapticNoise I was like he referenced HP

    • @dontrev6787
      @dontrev6787 6 лет назад +1

      What's the bar before it? I can't quite catch it. This bar is crazy though!🔥

    • @defeatlessness
      @defeatlessness 6 лет назад +7

      whsuhsn abddkdm i been watching bodegas turn into starbucks's

    • @drewuchebag
      @drewuchebag 5 лет назад +2

      As soon as I heard this I read this comment lmao

    • @remylebeu180
      @remylebeu180 5 лет назад +1

      Yeah that line was nasty af

  • @jimsaints
    @jimsaints 9 месяцев назад +2

    No matter how many more I listen to, this is still the best ever performance on Sway

  • @TheRealSwiftBass
    @TheRealSwiftBass 6 лет назад +22

    “People hiding in material things like horcrux’s” That boy good..🔥🔥

  • @leonitvs
    @leonitvs 6 лет назад +69

    First time hearing Marlon, dude went off!

  • @SgtStickyTits
    @SgtStickyTits 4 года назад +22

    "People hiding in material things like horcruxes" JFC that shit was fire.

    • @Paradroidx
      @Paradroidx 3 года назад +2

      "Stay out my space caz I am a star homie"... Not since early Eminem did i have to listen twice, and this guy had my head spinning. Insane freestyle

  • @phillybadlandzz6416
    @phillybadlandzz6416 2 года назад +7

    You can tell he been working on his skills for years I appreciate his hard work an research on the art says a lot about his character 💯🔥🔥

  • @neorock6135
    @neorock6135 4 года назад +8

    "Even the equal sign part of the problem." Straight up FIRRRREEE🔥🔥🔥🚒🚒🚒🔥🔥🔥

  • @CoolHandLukeDuke
    @CoolHandLukeDuke 5 лет назад +47

    Straight outta Hell's Kitchen, so it's only right that he spits FLAMES.

  • @jamminontheway1222
    @jamminontheway1222 6 лет назад +147

    *"I graduated... "*

    • @Tsunami530
      @Tsunami530 5 лет назад

      Rooollllllled lol

    • @MrJuneteenth
      @MrJuneteenth 4 года назад +8

      I'd like to thank Marlon for not dropping out its OK to be an educated MC js

    • @elizabethsetlow862
      @elizabethsetlow862 3 года назад

      😅🤣😂

  • @crxssv2316
    @crxssv2316 5 лет назад +4

    He said his dad is a jazz musician, that jazz solo in "gang shit" in that last verse must of been inspired by him.. This guy is special I hope he blows up.

  • @theR0ck3tsumm3r
    @theR0ck3tsumm3r 6 лет назад +74

    “I called him, he ain’t pick up” 😂😂😂 love this dude, has that dry humor like a Vince Staples

  • @johncooney9496
    @johncooney9496 6 лет назад +114

    Sway finally recognized the realness.

    • @carriejohns8967
      @carriejohns8967 6 лет назад

      John Cooney sway recognizes ALL

    • @tonyrichengod9280
      @tonyrichengod9280 6 лет назад

      John Cooney He spent the whole time trying to diss the kid though smh

    • @geetee650
      @geetee650 4 года назад

      I dont know anybody on Sway. Sway hears about them.. Thats underground! This satellite radio show like a public radio show.

  • @mikep3322
    @mikep3322 5 лет назад +16

    Never heard of Marlon till now. I admit I'm a fan now aawwwwready

  • @rusty9008
    @rusty9008 6 лет назад +84

    “I’ve been watching bodegas turn into Starbuxes (Starbucks). People hiding in material things like horcruxes.” 🔥

    • @MrHeatgap
      @MrHeatgap 4 года назад +1

      Some real real observations right there.

  • @Dyale330
    @Dyale330 6 лет назад +140

    Marlon craft ft stro and Joey badass would be a hell of a track

    • @mcgruber
      @mcgruber 6 лет назад +4

      I wish stro had that young sound and delivery still. Kid was a fucking beast.

    • @assheismyheart
      @assheismyheart 5 лет назад

      Word!

    • @z.czieyaad9999
      @z.czieyaad9999 5 лет назад

      Love hearing ppl especially real hip-hop heads talk bout new artists sometimes I discover ... Stro use 2 b beast? Sup with him nw then? Has he fell off or something ?

    • @User-ik2kc
      @User-ik2kc 4 года назад

      Infected Mushroom he is still going on bringing new music

    • @z.czieyaad9999
      @z.czieyaad9999 4 года назад

      User 457 Any good tunes recommended ?

  • @haps1001
    @haps1001 6 лет назад +31

    wow. i just clicked with a feeling of this being something special. and i wont ever regret it

  • @emyhR
    @emyhR 5 лет назад +8

    Yo this dude is hella dope! He killed that shit speaking some real shit and never went out of character

  • @denver3369
    @denver3369 6 лет назад +19

    Finally! A rapper spitting hard NY bars without using niggah as a filler in every line. Respect to M. Craft you got skills homie.

    • @jacquesthompson388
      @jacquesthompson388 3 года назад

      Yeah take it back to the day when that was the norm. Back when lyrics were more important than the beat.

  • @liljbigy
    @liljbigy 6 лет назад +7

    Love what you guys are doin, this guy is on his way up

  • @ivysmokes
    @ivysmokes 6 лет назад +20

    been watching him for a while, good to see him get a shot

  • @personal61319
    @personal61319 5 лет назад +4

    the man blew my mind. again. PURE TALENT

  • @SamoaVsEverybody814
    @SamoaVsEverybody814 4 года назад +9

    "Even the equal sign is parta the problem" #BARZ 🔥🔥🔥

  • @jayattipoe6597
    @jayattipoe6597 5 лет назад +4

    I like this dude. He's really cool. Plus he finish college and then went into the booth.
    Smart move!

  • @aceintheplace8053
    @aceintheplace8053 6 лет назад +3

    Been followin dude for a MINUTE n I’m stoked to see him up here

  • @markotieno4349
    @markotieno4349 5 лет назад +2

    Mad respect from Kenya. Marlon Craft is what has been missing from Hiphop of late.

  • @xX-Logic-
    @xX-Logic- 6 лет назад +2

    Been waiting to see Marlon Craft on Sway! Glad to finally see you get some shine! Keep grindin man

  • @limabean4581
    @limabean4581 6 лет назад +409

    Wow your guys reaction was pretty soft considering this dude just destroyed a weird ass beat and kept a nice flow going when the beat was cut off

    • @Strobeez
      @Strobeez 6 лет назад +29

      lima bean nah, they fake wild for wack mans all the time. They gave him a genuine salute on this one, real recognize real.

    • @tonyrichengod9280
      @tonyrichengod9280 6 лет назад +44

      Beat was actually lit AF

    • @TJLiwanag
      @TJLiwanag 6 лет назад +21

      “weird ass beat”? What is wrong with you?

    • @limabean4581
      @limabean4581 6 лет назад +5

      TJ Liwanag 15 other people understood my comment and you didnt and your asking whats wrong with me

    • @NIB707
      @NIB707 6 лет назад +7

      Beat was fuego. Straight FYE

  • @JamesWorld2020
    @JamesWorld2020 Год назад +3

    Boy snappin like a crunch bar 😳🔥🔥

  • @destinysestina3411
    @destinysestina3411 6 лет назад +1

    Super huge fan of Marlon Craft so happy to finally see him on Sway! He deserves it, can’t wait to see him live some day ❤️❤️😁😁

  • @tylito4764
    @tylito4764 4 года назад +2

    Been w Marlon for a cpl yrs now and he's murdered away and flex freestyles. Proud of the man.

  • @XKLOSANGELES
    @XKLOSANGELES 5 лет назад +30

    “People hiding in material things like horcruxes.” Only my fellow Harry Potter fans caught that one @9:39 🔥

  • @SaSouljah
    @SaSouljah 6 лет назад +30

    Please just keep BLACK MILK right where he is do t let him leave dude is 🔥 with the beats been killing it for years

    • @eddieg9060
      @eddieg9060 Год назад

      Do u know the name of that instrumental?

  • @akadopeboi
    @akadopeboi 4 года назад +1

    Love how inclusive hip hop is, diversity creates greatness from a union of formats and ideals.

  • @REAPER3fitty
    @REAPER3fitty 5 лет назад +1

    Woke Up Like This was on point my man. Keep it up please. You're doing us all a favor

  • @freakwants2play458
    @freakwants2play458 3 года назад +28

    u gave him 2 minutes to spit on a whack beat and he still killed it lol

  • @KINGLEPRECHAUN
    @KINGLEPRECHAUN 4 года назад +4

    I'm 41 years old. Been listening to hip hop since I was 6. I've seen soooooo many M.C's come and go. I can say one thing to you young man. Don't burn any bridges and you'll be just fine. You have undeniable talent. You will last in the business if you stay true. Respect the culture and you will one day be a legend

  • @PAmedic
    @PAmedic 4 года назад +2

    He is ridiculously intelligent, everything he was talking about goes over most people's heads. Respectttttttt

  • @erry9895
    @erry9895 5 лет назад +2

    This dude. Kinda excitement ain’t been felt since slim shady lp. Just love the hungry come up!!!!’

  • @FranklinL998
    @FranklinL998 6 лет назад +22

    Respect the culture and got bars 💯

  • @VisaliaMuscle
    @VisaliaMuscle 5 лет назад +4

    He said the equal sign is part of the problem... WOW....Bars!

  • @DIRECTORPEACE
    @DIRECTORPEACE 2 года назад +2

    Marlon you killed this cypher fam! Thank you for spitting your heart out 💯

  • @omgitsdiscojim
    @omgitsdiscojim 6 лет назад

    Love this dude! Thanks for putting him on!

  • @nicolefarley5804
    @nicolefarley5804 5 лет назад +13

    If that's bars then I'm Prison Industrial Complex.. 🔥 Need to hear more here I go down the Marlon Craft wormhole and I can't wait..props young man

  • @trillychi
    @trillychi 6 лет назад +4

    Luv from Cameroon #Africa

  • @slabside67
    @slabside67 4 года назад +1

    WOW🔥🤩😳. Def got that 90s feel, u sound hungry and real brotha. I’m 42, always been into lyricists. Nice to see a young fella lookin back. Reminds me of diggin in crates at little hole in the wall record shops. Keep Hip Hop alive bro.

  • @budabob5382
    @budabob5382 6 лет назад +1

    i just got chills for like a full minute. I have to meet this man.

  • @guywittamic
    @guywittamic 6 лет назад +6

    Respect. ✊

  • @JohnnyVega-cc2rq
    @JohnnyVega-cc2rq 4 года назад +3

    First came across dude on Spotify. Had me vibing from the start with that Braniacs joint. You got a fan right hea homie.

  • @tee2896
    @tee2896 5 лет назад +1

    Much love! Dude throwed bars out the window!

  • @Akademixz
    @Akademixz 2 года назад

    Literally stopped both of you from any conversation for like 2 minutes after her just spit that fire. Left you speechless.. my tail is wagging watching that.. I'm going to show my grandkids this.. real talent bless MC

  • @prayhard1815
    @prayhard1815 6 лет назад +18

    He said he know the rules!!!

  • @s.raheemblount3136
    @s.raheemblount3136 6 лет назад +54

    That New York sound is finally back!!! Keep talking that Greasy Shit Marlon Craft!!!! More than half of these new school entertainers ain't even close to laying lard on a frying pan in comparison to what you're spitting my dude.

    • @malicioustactics6846
      @malicioustactics6846 5 лет назад +2

      New York sound never left... You stopped diggin fam.

    • @mr.-iuslee971
      @mr.-iuslee971 5 лет назад +1

      Word, don't ever stop diggin',
      D.I.T.C. for life!

    • @ItsTheApeManWC
      @ItsTheApeManWC 4 года назад

      DITC crew we got out here still Joe Dirt, Axel Leon, Prince Julian it's a lot goin on in the Bronx

  • @yajwells6153
    @yajwells6153 6 лет назад +1

    def one of the best ones to come on the show.

  • @tonyrichengod9280
    @tonyrichengod9280 6 лет назад +1

    Without a doubt, one of the realest fucking rhymes I've heard on Sway. That's pure NY spirit

  • @jv4vidss
    @jv4vidss 6 лет назад +32

    Innovation/an ovation
    Information/ in formation

  • @1vaoracle
    @1vaoracle 4 года назад +7

    Ok so his 2019 Flex freestyle sent me back in time to Sway

    • @karimd88
      @karimd88 4 года назад +1

      1vaoracle the difference between the respect he got here and at Flex 🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @1vaoracle
      @1vaoracle 4 года назад

      @@karimd88 Flex weird....

    • @ItsTheApeManWC
      @ItsTheApeManWC 4 года назад

      I'm telling my kids this is Eminem

  • @nikolegal8761
    @nikolegal8761 6 лет назад +2

    Love it dude killed it!!!!

  • @passthebuckcanuck8574
    @passthebuckcanuck8574 6 лет назад +1

    One of the best ciphers I've heard on here...

  • @selmamyspace
    @selmamyspace 6 лет назад +169

    Keep scrollin' I ain't got shit to say

    • @freshking9220
      @freshking9220 6 лет назад +11

      Selma LOOOOOL i took a bong hit same time reading that and laughed with the smoke in my mouth ahaha anyone who knows that shit aint fun 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

    • @ToNowhereAndBeyond
      @ToNowhereAndBeyond 6 лет назад

      straight up made my day haha

    • @Jusderrick
      @Jusderrick 6 лет назад

      Selma 🤣🤣🤣

    • @robertlengemann4947
      @robertlengemann4947 6 лет назад

      Yea but you so sexy, it’s like you saying a lot.

  • @Fxns
    @Fxns 6 лет назад +6

    That beat drop god damn Black Milk

  • @rkay7567
    @rkay7567 Год назад

    He's a blessing

  • @alfonsoatoms
    @alfonsoatoms 6 лет назад +1

    Hell yeah Marlon Craft gettin on Sway, again!
    And hell yeah to Sway. You the man too!

  • @barbaratucker6458
    @barbaratucker6458 4 года назад +3

    🔥🔥🔥🔥 Somebody get him up with D Smoke!!! East-West Conscience Collab would be 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @xBlackOutx21
    @xBlackOutx21 4 года назад +3

    Don't know why they cut off the beat so soon... he was killing it. I know when i start freestyling i get locked in about 3mins in and after that i get stuck in the flow state lol this dude would've done the same thing if they gave him like at least 10mins easily. Keep killing it Marlon.

  • @chefalexsimplerecipes8811
    @chefalexsimplerecipes8811 5 лет назад

    I support of sway bringing real people to the show no matter how big of the upcoming artist they are or not just watching these people being real with DE own selves it's nice

  • @steelogrimm7140
    @steelogrimm7140 6 лет назад +1

    This dude can spit fire! I get a immortal technique vibe from marlon craft. 💯💯💯👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🔥🔥🔥

  • @dimemega00
    @dimemega00 5 лет назад +4

    This dude said if that's bars I'm the prison industrial complex... Dope

  • @davemedeira1367
    @davemedeira1367 6 лет назад +66

    yo he killed even tho they tried to trip him up purposely by cutting off da beat , but rock her sweatshirt sway lol

    • @KembaWalkerGOAT
      @KembaWalkerGOAT 6 лет назад

      They didn't try to "trip him up purposely," they always cut the beats mid-freestyle, they have time limits and shit for radio.

    • @davemedeira1367
      @davemedeira1367 6 лет назад +7

      than obviously he was going in and passed da "beat time limit" , alright to be honest i neva heard of this kid all i know is that he killed it up there . .

    • @saidares
      @saidares 6 лет назад +1

      they always try to cut the beats and stuff to see if people can handle it

    • @jamesmcdog
      @jamesmcdog 5 лет назад +6

      They were messing with him from the start. Listen to the questions both Tracy and queen b were asking. Show me another sitm where they asked a white boy what his mom thought of all of this? How bout anyone for that matter.

    • @alberts1985
      @alberts1985 5 лет назад

      Maybe they r testing him , but also they drop the beat so we get a high light of just lyrics

  • @solacm8673
    @solacm8673 4 года назад +1

    That is real hip hop - bout time. This kid is the future. Sign him up!!

  • @dash09990
    @dash09990 6 лет назад

    I'm proud of this man his finally made it on sway I feel like he needs to be well know by everyone . He rap better then 80% of these rappers out here

  • @itsraheem
    @itsraheem 6 лет назад +13

    This verse had deep lines

  • @DannyCasino
    @DannyCasino 5 лет назад +3

    Mr Craft got sum Bars and the beat was Dope....he did his thing ....that's what's up .....Death to Mumble rap. ..

  • @MetaThorOfficialMusic
    @MetaThorOfficialMusic 2 года назад +1

    This gets better with time like fine wine 🏆

  • @MrJonathanhaze
    @MrJonathanhaze 5 лет назад +2

    Much respect... True mc

  • @willc3604
    @willc3604 6 лет назад +40

    Ima A Fan

  • @MrKydaman
    @MrKydaman 5 лет назад +4

    These lyrics are crazy.
    This is real as it gets.

  • @mracine2837
    @mracine2837 6 лет назад

    Killed it bro been watching you on the come up keep working!!

  • @jasonchamberlin9856
    @jasonchamberlin9856 4 года назад +1

    Dayummmmm Craft. Smashin it! Well done young man.

  • @jordonbrown6259
    @jordonbrown6259 4 года назад +3

    8:30 is when the bars start. You’re welcome.

  • @malikforgenie5006
    @malikforgenie5006 6 лет назад +16

    I wrote a lot of college papers I know filler when I hear it

  • @SammiSweetz
    @SammiSweetz 4 года назад

    Marlon gives me chills EVERYTIME

  • @_andresss07
    @_andresss07 Год назад +1

    Straight fiya man.

  • @TrinidadJamesWoods
    @TrinidadJamesWoods 5 лет назад +7

    It's apparent you're my son - we a family homie
    Lmfao

  • @elmanius723
    @elmanius723 6 лет назад +3

    Been listening to the "Tunnels End" for about a year now. Marlon's Next!

  • @chrissnonstop6386
    @chrissnonstop6386 6 лет назад +1

    "I forgive em because kids will be kids but the man is here" 🔥 killed it

  • @CarlosVillegas-do2oe
    @CarlosVillegas-do2oe 6 лет назад

    This dude was on tour with dizzy wright when he came to Seattle and everybody was rocking with his set. Good to find him again. He’s dope.