Originally a member of Busta Rhymes' crew, Flipmode Squad becoming the sixth member after the departure of Lord Have Mercy, (aside from other flipmode acts Serious and Show Money) Roc Marciano left in 2001 to form the U.N., a hardcore underground hip hop group consisting of three other MCs (Dino Brave, Laku & Mic Raw) with whom he released an album on Carson Daly's 456 Entertainment in 2004. Notably, Roc Marciano appeared in 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. Since 2008, Roc Marciano has been working on his solo career, and to widespread internet acclaim, released his entirely self-produced debut album, Marcberg in 2010.
In 2011, Roc Marciano collaborated with Gangrene, the duo of rapper/producers Oh No and The Alchemist, to release the collaborative EP Greneberg. His second solo album, Reloaded, was released in November 2012, which Allmusic described as "Grim and exultant at once, this is low-profile hustling on wax at its finest."
Even a cursory glance at the history of Strong Island reveals that its produced more than its fair share of innovative verbal technicians over the years. One of the most original MCs to hail from its shores in recent times has been Roc Marciano from The UN crew. Initially put on by fellow L.I. resident Busta Rhymes, it wasn’t until Marcy and his crew lent their vocals to three tracks for Pete Rock’s Petestrumentals project that the world really took notice. Utilizing a stream-of-consciousness technique that sounds effortless but is actually very precise in terms of timing and cadence, Marciano is in a class of his own right now.
It's a Crime
Roc Marciano Lyrics
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Got source wit 5's and the quarters hittin ya'll corners. Risin' on 'em like high waters
My supporters is side call 'em. Hold, steady eye ballin. Coke wit da army him in any pop warnin'
Pop coke, 45 nine taurus. Cops is on us. Niggas out kickin' up top soil
Two Glocks on 'em, we're now warrin'. Five Warrens, ride foreign, car soarin'
My performance, we stealin', ya'll borin'. See da seal and start pealin'. Like an orange
My appearance is not syrup. You starin', when I'm starin' instead of glarin'
Like hard castle and Mccormicks. You prolly corded, if not recorded
Young Cummares like Don Pores. Ar de pora.
Hoes offer to drink my urine
It's 'cern that I'm stern. The fern got ya bitch kitten purrin'
It's like I'm pimpin' and servin' once the dicks inserted. She turned to a whole different person
Dig in purses. Image worship. That's like our church is. You can tell
I'm a pimp by how my shirt fit
Keep it open like the zipper broken. Sit low up in the nickel loaded. Wit' da pistol loaded...
Doin' crime all the time. Doin crime all the time. Doin crime all the time
Keep it open like the zipper broken. Sit low up in the nickel loaded. Wit' da pistol loaded...
Doin' crime all the time. Doin crime all the time. Doin crime all the time
Uh. Straight G shit. Shout out to my physical bliss."
In this song, Roc Marciano talks about his involvement in criminal activities. He starts by saying that he has his eyes on his target, and he has already ordered drugs and is snorting them with his crew. He has a source of five kilograms of drugs and quarters, and they are hitting all corners of the block. His supporters are with him, and they are watching out for the cops. He carries a 45 nine Taurus, and the cops are on their tail, but they are not worried.
Roc Marciano brags about his performance in the criminal world, and it is more exciting than his competition. He is peeling off the seal from the drugs and soaring high like Deon Warren. Roc Marciano explains that he is a pimp and a dealer, and he serves men who want women. He turns these women into different people and can dig into their purses with ease. He worships his image, and that is his church. He keeps his shirt open and low when loaded with a nickel-plated pistol.
The song is full of metaphors, comparisons, and braggadocio. It is a representation of the Hip hop culture, where rappers talk about their criminal activities and glorify them. The lyrics may not represent the true personality of the rapper or their beliefs, but they do reflect the reality of the streets. The song is an insight into the harsh realities of life in urban areas and the lengths that some will go to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
I got my eyes on you. Pies are ordered. Lines are snorted, eyes watered
I'm watching you closely as I order more drugs to snort. The drugs are making my eyes water.
Got source wit 5's and the quarters hittin ya'll corners. Risin' on 'em like high waters
I have a good drug source with affordable prices, and I'm selling in your neighborhood. My operation is expanding rapidly.
My supporters is side call 'em. Hold, steady eye ballin. Coke wit da army him in any pop warnin'
My team is always on standby to support me. We keep an eye out for any trouble and have a contingency plan in place.
Pop coke, 45 nine Taurus. Cops is on us. Niggas out kickin' up top soil
I'm snorting cocaine with my gun ready, and the police are onto us. Other criminals are stirring up trouble in the area.
Two Glocks on 'em, we're now warrin'. Five Warrens, ride foreign, car soarin'
I have two guns with me, and we're in a gang war. We're riding in expensive foreign cars at high speed.
My performance, we stealin', ya'll borin'. See da seal and start peelin'. Like an orange
We're committing crimes and making money while others are boring us. We're so skilled that we can easily access and steal from anything, like peeling an orange.
My appearance is not syrup. You starin', when I'm starin' instead of glarin'
I don't look slow or weak, and you're looking at me intently instead of glaring.
Like hard castle and Mccormicks. You prolly corded, if not recorded
You're probably either listening intently to me or recording me like a TV show or movie.
My eyes soarin' like Deon Warrens. You lie dormant, let the whores in for us
I feel high, like former NBA player Deon Warrens, while you stay dormant and let prostitutes come to us.
Young Cummares like Don Pores. Ar de pora.
We're young and successful like Don Pores, and we have access to expensive goods.
Hoes offer to drink my urine
Prostitutes are willing to do anything for me, even drink my urine.
It's 'cern that I'm stern. The fern got ya bitch kitten purrin'
I'm strict with my commands, and your woman is enjoying herself in response to my actions.
It's like I'm pimpin' and servin' once the dicks inserted. She turned to a whole different person
It's like I'm both a pimp and serving drinks to someone once I have sex with them. They turn into a completely different person in response to my actions.
Dig in purses. Image worship. That's like our church is. You can tell
We're stealing from purses and worshiping our image. That's our way of life, and it's clear to see.
I'm a pimp by how my shirt fit
My clothing indicates that I am a pimp.
Keep it open like the zipper broken. Sit low up in the nickel loaded. Wit' da pistol loaded...
Doin' crime all the time. Doin crime all the time. Doin crime all the time
I'm keeping my car door open like it's broken to stay ready with my loaded gun. I'm always committing crimes.
Uh. Straight G shit. Shout out to my physical bliss.
This is real gangster stuff. I'm shouting out my physical pleasure and enjoyment of my criminal lifestyle.
Contributed by David J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
troy
The dopest, underrated dude in hip hop.
**JAA**
Amen to that #Marcielago #TOP5DOA ♨️💯👌
GhøstFrog
you been on this
Deante Beard
No lie at all
Fellowbloke
This man started such a huge wave of underground rap that has gone into from then to this very day. Stove god cooks, griselda, Mach hommy, mike, navy blue, and so much more, don’t forget what alchemist did this decade too though
HRDRZ
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Eddy Jah BombAssBeats
KA as well
HARLYQUINN
One of his best songs to date
Michael Parker
One of the best tracks in hip hop history right here... roc is undeafeated
Julian Lopez
they thought hip hop was dead and then this album dropped