Roc Marciano & The Alchemist - The Elephant Man's Bones Album Review
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- Roc Marciano and The Alchemist are two of the hardest working people in hip hop. They've both become masters of their crafts and amassing large fanbases of extremely loyal supporters. And members of both fanbases have been begging for these two artists to do a full collaborative project. The Alchemist's soundtrack-style beats seemed like a perfect match for Roc Marciano's smooth but vivid rap style. On August 26th, fans got their wish. So did this collaboration pay off? Or did it end up equating to a highly anticipated dud? Listen to the fellas discuss it and then leave your thoughts in the comment section!
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This like Christmas for Beezy
He’s giddy lmfaooooo
@@itsarealearworm lmao I love it man
He corrected Ken not even five minutes in 😂
@@itsarealearworm i haven’t seen him so excited since the Illmatic classic album review
@@othelliusmaximusnot even 1 minute 😂
Well the Elephant Man was a man in Britain with these insane facial deformities. He was an attraction for people to come see during the early 20th century. When he passed doctors came to study the bones to figure out how these deformities could happen.
I think Roc is drawing a parallel between himself and the Elephant Man. The idea of monetizing your own trauma or pain and the implications of that. In one track he says "I've been inspiring you donkeys for a decade". Maybe he feels studied like the Elephant Man's Bones as well by the people in the wave he started.
If he was good we wouldn't have to guess.
Well if you look at the Underground scene & even those artist who have bc mainstream. They studied ROC it’s all in “Their Art”.
Ouuuuu I think you nailed it bruh I like that . Also the idea that everything hes done hes “bones” won’t be truly studied and appreciated by the masses until hes gone
On "the eye of whorus" with stove god he says.. "I still own the elephant mans bones"
🎯💯 I like that interpretation a lot.
Alchemist needs to produce an album for KA and surprise us w/ an R&B album w/ his current favorite artist from the genre. Also drop the album w/ Schoolboy.
Alc and schoolboy would be HISTORIC
@@anesu846 Fr! ScHoolboy is one of my all-time favorites, and he & Al work so well together. Q said he's already sitting on a new album, but an Al collab would be amazing. _CrasH Talk_ grew on me (it's only my least favorite of his cuz it has a few skips) but he needs to blow people away with the next one, and let 'em know TDE ain't goin nowhere!
@@Jimmy1982Playlists right
Miss me with the R&B stuff. Alchemist can’t produce R&B records. What’s next? You want him to produce country music too? Jazz? Metal? Lmao alchemist everywhere, huh?
Yesss! This and JID back to back. I hope you guys don’t skip the Black Thought/Danger Mouse collab!
There’s no way they don’t review it. Besides JID it’s probably the best received hip hop album of the year that has some hype behind it.
Beezy won't let it be bypassed I'm hoping 🙏
This album was perfect. Exactly what I wanted and more. Big Daddy Kane and Zig Zag Zig are just ridiculous. What a year this has been for hip-hop! So many great albums from the mainstream and underground
My list gonna be tough this year.
Yeah but this Elephant Bones album is on a different league very well balanced when it comes 2wordplay beats sounds hooks shit is like u smoke a fat one put on ur headphones or cruise in ur ride n zone out shits like a 🎬 movie 4reals...
The best album of the year hands down. Constantly on repeat since it dropped
It's gonna be so hard to pick AOTY this year... so many amazing projects, in so many different lanes! This is definitely up there tho
Real talk
It's not hard at all. It's MMATBS. That's album of the year. Maybe this is a runner up.
That chorus on zig zag zig is the Luther Vandross cadence from “Never Too Much”
Roc was adamant on showing the distinction between him and Griselda. " And if we being frank, I started this lane, if you hatin then eat a frank " .
When Beezy is Excited to Talk About an Album…he’s in heaven lol.
No skippable tracks on this one 🔥
Facts
I definitely feel like the deluxe/Pimpire edition should be the official album across the board. It feels more "right" in my view. Either way, another great project. --- To Myke's point about Ka's voice sounding gruffer than Roc's, that's probably more to do with Ka's job as a firefighter and smoke inhalation. Ka said that once in an interview with Red Bull Academy.
That was a really cool interview.
Deluxe/Pimpire edition? I'm trying to hear that
You just made me think, Tom Waits was a firefighter, though there's probably not a connection there lol
Ka was surely missed on this album.
@@fuzzydunlop4513 😆 Tom Waits is one of the all-time greats, to me... in any art form. He's mind-blowing, no matter how long I've listened to him.
great album. roc marciano is untouchable when he produced himself, can't wait for next roc feat roc album
I think this is my favorite album this year. Close between this and Cheat Codes.
I was hoping to hear Feefo’s thoughts on Roc going over Al’s beats.
Roc marciano might be the best underground mainstream rapper out
Underground mainstream is an oxyoron. They are opposites. He defo a goat underground rapper
@@21MWTF I only say mainstream because he's featured on more than a few mainstream albums with artists that he paved a way for.
I literally said to myself Deadhiphop taking to long to drop the review of the AOTY with Roc Marci & ALC. Can’t wait to hear this
This over TFS by JID?
This joint fire. I still got Ransom wit AOTY
@@javan_o_ekhalie yes
@@acgthamc deeper content and more accessible music. “Quantum Leap” getting crazy playlist love and some radio play
@@dafilmmaker89 I think the content on No rest for the wicked is much deeper. The elephant man’s bones has wayyyy better Production tho easily. And Roc in my top 5 all time. Ransom just put on the best lyrical display I ever seen tho and I can’t ignore that.
The line about tearing off his face to have the same face by Bronson reminds me of Sting in both times where he does that in WCW and in TNA with RVD .
I looked it up and rap genius mentioned American Psycho instead but I still prefer the Sting theory
it's def a reference to the Sting removing a mask to reveal the same face thing from WCW
Might sound stupid but you don’t mean Sting the artist right? Like from the police?
@@vincenzobarry8050 that’s a different Sting. You’re talking bout the lead singer of the Police. I’m talking about Sting, professional wrestler. He paints his face when he’s out there wrasslin.
Which now that Bronson is wrestling in All Elite Wrestling, same wrestling company Sting is in right now , that lyric could be more referential than I thought.
Knowledge the Pirate was the best feature IMO. Quantum Leap is easily my most played song
We need a review of the new Mayhem Lauren, and Daringer album.
RUclips hasn’t recommended me a vid of you guys in about 2yrs and I’ve been subbed for about 9yrs 😐
To quote Rah Digga…Roc makes Criminal Jazz
This is one of those albums that will be considered a classic more in awhile than right now
As dope as this project is (and I love both Roc Marci and ALC), do you really think it'll have a long lasting impact that'll make it a classic? It's more likely just gonna end up being a dope ass record imo
@@aaronhooper3328 it’s getting Roc Marci way more attention from major publications, his streams are up and getting radio play while being sonically and lyrically amazing. It’s a potential classic man
Paid 40 bucks for this album, worth it!!!!
the beat for jj flash was impeccable…
“These ain’t no regular old bars this a five star restaurant” 🔥🔥🔥
Album of the year for me.
Roc Marciano Smooth Cool flow & delivery over Alchemist production is always a match made in Heaven. Al brings the best outta anyone as well as you can never tell where he’s sampling from. Besides few features that I’d wasn’t thrilled on. Everything else is 🔥🔥🔥 pretty much will be my AOTY. Zig Zag,Zig Quantum leap, Trillion Cuts, Zip Guns, Elephant mans bones. Evokes Roc Marciano personality earlier works with his songwriting superbly elevated.
This was the most fluid album I think Roc has dropped.
Luther Vandross- Never too much is the that sample in zig zag zig
Dope.
Thank you for this. It's been bothering the he'll out of me lol
He said might pull out the Coyote in Wyoming. Supplied the homies with that rock Jon Bon Jovi. And when I drop I better only see fire emojis 🔥
I already know this album gonna be lit...BTW can ya'll review Bronze Nazareth and Roc Marciano album.
Seen a lot as a child Ive been traumatized/ Now its monetized/ the swore I had masonic ties/ But the only things my eyes recognize is the dollar signs
That line is so fucking cold
Interpolations were of "Don't Be Afraid" by Aaron Hall (from the Juice Soundtrack) and "Never Too Much (All My Love) by Luther Vandross on the song Zig Zag Zig (also mentions Luther in the lyrics). Just FYI. Big Shout Out to everyone enjoying this work of art by Roc . Word!
My favorite project of the year.
Appreciate all the dope content y’all consistently put out. Please review Meechy Darko’s album “Gothic Luxury” !
Roc Marciano spazzed. The clips Alchemist put in the songs was amazing to go along with what Roc would say.....
Solid review guys! 💯💨💥
I'm bumping the album almost every day since release, and i'm still catching some new bars from Roc, when listening to it. He's not that sharp/aggressive as in Reloaded with his pengame, but i found him to be more relaxed/subtle in his delivery, wich i prefer. the bars on this project hit harder because he's getting preciser explaining himself. The Alchemist went crazy too, with the nuanced/cinematic production. Loved the boldy joint. He killed his verse. Missed Ka too on this one ;-) But, it was a match made in heaven. An instant classic for sure and one of the best projects in 2022 so far in my opinion👋 2022 is a great year for hiphop. Incredible releases!
Well said. This album is up there with Reloaded for me in regard to it being so consistently good end to end.
That collective "...MAN!" when Zig Zag Zig gets brought up sums up my feelings as well 😂👌
Underground wise I appreciate Action Bronson Cocodrillo Turbo was dope to me
he certainly was more vulnerable on this I think that's why he used EMB as the title because its a more sensitive subject. Michael Jackson tried to buy the bones because he liked the sympathetic part of the story.
I was super geeked about this album been asking for it for YEARS!! and my guys didn’t disappoint I kinda wanna crown this AOTY 🏆🏆🏆
It is
TELL ME WHEN HAS BRONSON NEVER BEEN RELEVANT ? BRONSON IS GREAT FOR HIP HOP AND HE REALLY DONT EVEN TAKE HIM SELF THAT SERIOUS HE ENJOYS HIMSELF ALL THE TIME AND SEEMS TO ENJOY THE FOOD THING WICH IS ALSO A PASSION FOR AND TO HIM!!! ROC NEEDS NO WORDS MAGNAFIQUE...
Incredible project. Roc and Alc did their thing ...cold-blooded! Hope y'all review Meyhem Lauren and Daringer's album... the most Griselda a project can get without being official. Daringer has been one of my favorite producers in recent years, and I still spin Meyhem & Muggs' projects regularly.
i couldn't comment on roc's album videos, but the album was perfect. everything sounded like it fit together. smooth AF
I can´t wait for listening to this album. I´m a fan of both of these artists!
But you guys really, really should get your act together and review the new Black Thought Danger Mouse album. It´s AOTY material.
It's definitely in the running for real.
Really great review keep up the good work. Surprised you guys didn’t talk about stigmata tho. That was a standout & amazing track imo.
Bronson is super under appreciated
Facts. He legit never misses. I always know what I'm going to get out of a Bronson project
I'm pretty sure the Elephant Man is some guy that existed in the 1800's that had abnormally large limbs, to the point he didn't look human. He was then dubbed the elephant man
Or the Jamaican dancehall artist
Also wanna hear the thoughts on Black Thought yo.
Patiently waiting for the Black Thought and Danger Mouse album review 🥲🥲
Great review! We need that Cheat Codes review too
Thanks for this 1 & now that Beezy is back, hopefully ya can review Cheat Codes.
In my opinion roc Marciano and alchemist knew perfection takes time great body of work
been waiting for this! thanks for the content
Rod said Feefo liked Mt.Marci, he wasn’t on it and I can never imagine him liking that album🤣
He liked RR2
Nah it was "Marcielago" he liked better, because the beats had more drums.
@@julien9602 I think you’re right actually
Yeah it was Marcielago that Feefo really liked. He even had it in his top 10 that year.
You guys fucked up not reviewing the new Action Bronson, you’re right that his profile has fallen a little but his artistry has stepped up a notch since he started working with Alchemist, this year’s album is flawless
Man I love this album, great review yall
Loved the album. Don't tell my ex but my kids (4 and 2) love the bubble bath song cause the instrumentals sound kinda like a bubble bath lol
Will you guys review Cheat Codes? Please also do Dollar Menu 4 if possible.
All his albums be dope but he always has that ONE that just hits so different… last time it was mt. Marci…this time it’s the elephant man’s bones…damn I’m just realizing it’s the title tracks😂
This ain't my favorite Roc album but it's consistent with his work. I personally always enjoyed "Behold the dark horse" most.
I love Behold A Dark Horse
Dark Horse and Reloaded his best
@@LordHarlyquinn Rosebudds revenge & RR2 classics too
It’s hard and my list changes over the years but as of now my top 5 Roc albums are.
Reloaded
Mt Marci
Behold A Dark Horse
Rosebudd’s Revenge
The Elephant Man’s Bones.
Behold the dark horse is so damn good. I actually think it's up there with Reloaded. The beat switch on Fabio is crazy
about to hop on patreon for that love below review
Roc is untouchable 🔥🔥🔥🔥
OHHHHHH the sunlit dayyyyyy
B growling “me too” is killing me rn
Ice t not rapping and Ka not being a feature were my only issues with this project
Edit: Roc is 44 and Ka is 50
KA didn't fit this sound though.
@@poopymcpoop9945 I feel like Ka could've fit a few of these tracks honestly. Ka is a rapper who sticks to a sound that he knows is his, but Ka can rap on more than that
@@christopherjohnson577 would of really liked him on that Billy woods project early on in the year.
@@poopymcpoop9945 facts I'm still waiting on a collab with them
@@poopymcpoop9945 Ka would have definitely fit on Deja vu..
Bronson is on the run of his life
Great album and review
JJ Flash the way he came on the two and ripped the shit out that mug
JJ Flash is my shit
Review Danger Mouse & Black Thought: Cheat Codes!!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥
At 3:30 when you're talking about him flipping the sample, it sounded like something from one of Chaka Khans verses on Ain't Nobody.
Barry white.
@@humblebragger500 Which song my friend?
Listening to Horns of abraxas was crazy I felt like an accessory after the fact lolol. Definitely my favorite track
Great album and great review
Zig zag zig is doing the Luther never to much scheme.
Take a shot everytime one of them says "damn..." after they read a bar lmfaooo, so glad yall loved it as much as I did
I’m glad that we all have the same critique. I was kinda sad but then it all make sense. I still want a Ice T verse.
The album COVER is made of gemstones from the earth roc Marciano is dropping gems
I would like to hear from FIFO,last time I checked he wasn't sold to Roc
Roc verse on Stigmata is nuts .
I never professed to be street but when I listen to Roc...👿
are you guys gonna review danger mouse / black thought?
Quantum leap Is one of the illest hip hop songs Ive ever heard in my 24 yrs living
Amazing album. You guys gonna review Black Thought's new album?
Roc was walking on them beats
This album is hard fasho. AOTY material.
I don’t mess with Roc like that. This thing was hard
#MASTERPIECE
#AOTY 9/10
Top 3 rap/hiphop album this year
A Sublime Album.
Marci still writes clever and Sublime but he's flow and delivery has changed and that may be okay or not, depends on the ears.
TOGETHER, I kinda wanted more? but what they gave is just as great. I wish the production was MORE Alchemist and the Rapping MORE "Rocky" Marciano. After my 15th plus listen of The Elephant Man’s Bones, I can say that it's on par with RELOADED... kinda
8.5/10.
1. MARCBERG/RELOADED
2. THE ELEPHANT MAN’S BONES
3. RR/RR2
4. Marci Beaucoup/The Pimpire Strikes Back
5. Mt. MARCI
6. Other albums...
Alchemist and Roc are both gifted in what they do.
Only albums I expect have the ability to dethrone The Elephant Man's Bones are Soul Sold Separately and KD3. Roc has zero misses for me!
They put together a great album, hands-down
Home is Where The Hatred Is
Zig Zag Zig - Luther Vandross - Never Too Much
Feefo sitting this one out😄
Easily one the years best projects
I heard they did do an album during the Reloaded era but they asking price was way too much for the labels..no cap...
Give me…
Stigmata
Trillion Cut
JJ Flash
The Elephant Man
Daddy Kane
Does anyone know the rakim sample on quantum leap ?
Bruh, this is a dope album. I think I have an understanding of Al's sound. Roc smooth as fuck as usual. This is top notch for me. I bump the hell out this album. Tie for my #1 spot right now.
tied with who?
@@thalesguidote3728 Billy woods
Good insight, Poopy McPoop
@@commaJim lol, sometimes I feel like yall be sarcastic cuz yall see my name and don't take it serious, yeah I fuck around, but I know ma shit lol.
@@commaJim what you think of the album?