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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Status The Marlboto Man "Garbage Raps"


"GARBAGE RAPS" is the brand new single written, produced and performed by STATUS THE MARLBORO MAN. The new track is dark, catchy and hard hitting. The beat is slow but embodies classic underground hip-hop to a T. Precise drums and booming bass lay the groundwork for eerie piano notes and strings. 


GARBAGE RAPS is written as a tongue-in-cheek critique of the newer rap music being released. It's serious in tone when addressing the many sad notes the modern Emcee chooses to include in their music. The drug dealer is now the drug user, the beats are no longer warm - but seem robotic. The subject matter in modern hip-hop is simple and ignorant. No more teaching, with lessons replaced by juvenile self harming brovado. But as the song progresses, Status begins to self reflect and confront the fact that he is becoming old and disgruntled. Status writes to remember how ridiculous and ignorant much of the music he loves was back in the day. 

GARBAGE RAPS is both a cautionary tale for the youth, as well as a reflective therapy session for the older generation. The intent of the song is to poke fun at the differences in styles and attempt to bridge the gap between the old and the new - While never losing the underground hardcore tone and spirit. 

Status The Marlboro Man has been a staple in underground music for years, working with legends Sadat X, A-F-R-O, El Da Sensei, Nine and more. Find GARBAGE RAPS with B-Side THE BASEMENT on all digital platforms.


Thursday, January 2, 2025

Status The Marlboro Man feat. Greybeard "People Dislike Me"


PEOPLE DISLIKE ME is a new track from the brand new EP "DRESSED UP And DECKED OUT" by Denver Hip-hop artists Status The Marlboro Man F/ Greybeard. The three minute track is serious in tone with a melancholy vibe and chill tempo. Meticulous pianos and strings, accompanied by live bass guitar and perfectly placed drums lays the backdrop. The lyrics are conscious and pointed, exploring the tribulations of the haves and have-nots. 


Production by Status is classic Akai MPC style hip-hop, with catchy loops and drops. Status and Greybeard are veterans to the underground scene, with rhymes that will make you think, evoking uncontrollable head nods and multiple listens. Crooked politicians and evil corporations are put on blast with fierce delivery and skill. 

PEOPLE DISLIKE ME is the first single from the upcoming 6 SONG EP available on all digital platforms. Status is a frequent collaborator with Krookid Hooks, A-F-R-O and more. Greybeard is associated with Eighty Spadez and Murs among others. This is the 3rd project released from the Denver duo in 5 years. Don't miss this soon-to-be classic underground banger.