Mt. Marci

Mt. Marci
Studio album by Roc Marciano
Released	November 16, 2020 (2020-11-16)
Genre	East Coast hip-hop[1] mafioso rap[1]
Length	53:13
Label	Marci Enterprises Art That Kills
Producer	Chuck Strangers Jake One Roc Marciano
Roc Marciano chronology
Reasonable Drought(2020) Mt. Marci(2020) Delgado(2021)

Mt. Marci is the eighth studio album by American rapper and producer Roc Marciano, released on November 16, 2020, via Marci Enterprises and Art That Kills. Production was primarily handled by Marciano himself, with additional production from Jake One and Chuck Strangers. The album features guest appearances from rappers Schoolboy Q, Action Bronson, Stove God Cooks, Kool Keith and Trenttruce.

Background and release

Marciano revealed the title and tracklist of Mt. Marci on Instagram, on November 9, 2020.^[2] The album was first released on November 16, 2020 as a $40 exclusive digital download on Marciano's website.^[3] It was later released on streaming platforms on November 30, 2020.^[4]

On April 17, 2021, Marciano released the song "The General's Heart", which was formerly a bonus track exclusive to vinyl copies of Mt. Marci.^[5]

In June 2021, Marciano began a tour for the album, which included a performance at Sony Hall on July 22.^[6]

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Beats Per Minute	75%[7]
Hip Hop Golden Age	84/100[1]
Pitchfork	7.7/10[8]

Mt. Marci received positive reviews from critics. Writing for Pitchfork, Dylan Green described the album's sound as "bombastic yet refined", and praised Marciano's humorous but grim lyrics; he rated the album a 7.7/10.^[8] Joey Armone of Beats Per Minute highlighted Marciano's production, stating that "the atmospheres generated through his production provide a perfect backdrop for the strikingly cinematic lyrical portraits he creates".^[9]Hip Hop Golden Age editors rated it an 84/100, saying "LOTS of albums similar to Mt. Marci out this year, but NONE like Mt. Marci".^[2]

Year-end lists

Select year-end rankings of Mt. Marci

Publication	List	Rank	Ref.
BrooklynVegan	50 Best Rap Albums of 2020	28	[10]
Complex	The Best Albums of 2020	32	[11]
Hip Hop Golden Age	The Best Hip Hop Albums of 2020	17	[12]
Mangoprism	The 10 Best Rap Albums of 2020	6	[13]
Stereogum	The 10 Best Rap Albums of 2020	7	[14]
Vulture	The Best Albums of 2020	10	[15]

Track listing

All tracks are produced by Roc Marciano, except for "Downtown '81" produced by Jake One, and "Baby Powder" co-produced by Chuck Strangers.

Mt. Marci track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Intro - Allegories"	1:08
2.	"Downtown '81"	2:33
3.	"Covid Cough" (featuring Schoolboy Q)	3:49
4.	"Wheat 40's"	2:56
5.	"Spirit Cookin" (featuring Action Bronson)	2:53
6.	"Pimps Don't Wear Rabbits"	3:28
7.	"Butterfly Effect"	3:23
8.	"The Eye of Whorus" (featuring Stove God Cooks)	3:59
9.	"Steel Vagina"	3:00
10.	"Broadway Billy" (featuring Kool Keith)	3:46
11.	"Baby Powder"	4:23
12.	"Trenchcoat Wars"	3:23
13.	"Wicked Days" (featuring Trenttruce)	3:48
14.	"Garbage Pal Kids"	3:39
15.	"Crockett n Tubbs"	3:03
16.	"Mt. Marci"	4:02
Total length:		53:13

Personnel

Credits adapted from album liner notes.^[16]

• Rahkeim Meyer – executive production
• Josué Thomas – art, design, executive production
• Todd Mushaw – mixing
• Boone McElroy – mastering

References

1. HHGA Staff (November 17, 2020). "Roc Marciano – Mt. Marci | Review". Hip Hop Golden Age. Archived from the original on May 20, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
2. Walker, Joe (November 9, 2020). "Roc Marciano Unveils 'Mt. Marci' Tracklist Featuring ScHoolboy Q, Kool Keith, Action Bronson & More". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on August 21, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
3. Gonik, Michael (November 12, 2020). "Roc Marciano Details New Album 'Mt. Marci' ft. Action Bronson, ScHoolboy Q, and More". Okayplayer. Archived from the original on October 1, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
4. Breihan, Tom (November 30, 2020). "Stream Roc Marciano's New Album Mt. Marci". Stereogum. Archived from the original on August 24, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
5. "Roc Marciano Shares 'Mt. Marci' Bonus Track "The General'..."Complex. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
6. Sacher, Andrew. "Upcoming tours & NYC shows from Roc Marciano, Griselda, Stove God Cooks, 38 Spesh, Pink Siifu, more". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
7. Arnone, Joey (November 30, 2020). "Album Review: Roc Marciano – Mt. Marci". Beats Per Minute. Archived from the original on July 14, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
8. Green, Dylan (November 24, 2020). "Roc Marciano: Mt. Marci Album Review". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on December 7, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
9. Arnone, Joey (November 30, 2020). "Album Review: Roc Marciano – Mt. Marci". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
10. Sacher, Andrew (December 18, 2020). "50 Best Rap Albums of 2020". BrooklynVegan. Archived from the original on October 5, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
11. Mckinney, Jessica; Gee, Andre; Skelton, Eric; Ortiz, Edwin; Khal; Diaz, Angel; Schube, Will; Setaro, Shawn; Tharpe, Frazier; Wisenthal, Lucas; Aramesh, Waiss (December 1, 2020). "The Best Albums of 2020". Complex. Archived from the original on May 28, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
12. HHGA Staff (December 23, 2020). "The Best Hip Hop Albums Of 2020". Hip Hop Golden Age. Archived from the original on December 7, 2024. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
13. Jayson, Buford (December 1, 2020). "The 10 Best Rap Albums of 2020". Mangoprism. Archived from the original on February 17, 2021. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
14. Breihan, Tom (December 7, 2020). "The 10 Best Rap Albums Of 2020". Stereogum. Archived from the original on May 28, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
15. Jenkins, Craig (December 9, 2020). "The Best Albums of 2020". Vulture. Archived from the original on May 11, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
16. Thomas, Josué (2020). Mt. Marci (CD liner notes). Roc Marciano. Marci Enterprises.