Status The Marlboro Man "ATLAS" (feat. A-F-R-O) [SINGLE]

ATLAS is the new single by Emcee/Producer Status The Marlboro Man & A-F-R-O. ATLAS caries vibes of the late 90S/early 2000s conspiracy rap of the time - but with updated themes. Listen as Status and A-F-R-O trade verses about secret American policies, racists politicians, genocidal wars, alien cover-ups, nazi-esque ICE raids, assassinations, and more. The theme and mood is sad and dark, but with an uptempo/head nodding beat.

The track is produced by Status The Marlboro Man on the Akai MPC 2000xl, giving the beat a warm and vintage feel. The name ATLAS has a double meaning: 1) Referring to the World's as a whole, ie an atlas.. and 2) Referencing the 600 yard long alien craft that passed through or solar system in late 2025. A fitting name for such an important song. The cover art is by Krookid Hooks and is inspired by poster art from 1950s sci-fi movies.

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Status The Marlboro Man ft. REKS & Krookid Hooks "Connoisseur"

CONNOISSEUR is the new single by Status The Marlboro Man featuring REKS and Krookid Hooks. From the second the intro starts it's undeniable that CONNOISSEUR is a head nodding banger. REKS starts the song with perfect cadence and tone. His lyrics move through the beat with precision only a veteran Emcee could master. The chorus is simple and catchy, with quick cuts and voiced samples. You will soon be chanting "Connoisseur" along with the beat. Status is the second Emcee on the track, blending battle ready punchlines and world conscious commentary. Hooks ends the song with tongue in cheek metaphors and hilarious punchlines. This is a prime example of three Emcees who have mastered their craft. 

The beat is produced by Status on the Akai MPC 2000xl. The tempo is slow but still energetic. Status is a master at producing old-school boom bap tracks with modern overtones. CONNOISSEUR clocks in a just around three minutes and is perfect for any hip-hop head's playlist, mixtape or compilation. Add this to your collection today!

Status The Marlboro Man is a pioneer in the Denver hip-hop scene and is known for creating perfect underground hip-hop, as well as promoting shows in Colorado. Krookid Hooks is a hardcore underground Emcee and digital creator who has worked with REKS, A-F-R-O, Eyvre, Status and more. Status and Hooks have collaborated with Slaine, Son Doobie, Nine, Sadat X, El Da Sensei and more. REKS is a legendary Emcee from Massachusetts and is currently dominating the underground scene with hit after hit. He has collaborated with DJ Premier, Artisin and more. Find CONNOISSEUR on all digital platforms now!

Status The Marlboro Man feat. Krookid Hooks & El Da Sensei "Too Many Styles"

 

TOO MANY STYLES is the new single written and performed by Status The Marlboro Man, Krookid Hooks and El Da Sensei of Artifacts. The collaboration came together at a show in a venue in Denver Colorado. What started as a casual conversation about hip-hop and culture cultivated to an underground - cult classic - boombap banger. TOO MANY STYLES celebrates the range and diversity in approach to hip-hop music. From the gritty storytelling of a streetwise pusher, to the boombastic boisterous art sprayed on an alley wall - hip-hop is the common place for so many different styles to merge.

TOO MANY STYLES is produced by Status on the Akai Mpc with traditional break beat drums and old-school horns. The vintage news anchor loop is a reminder of the early days of beats and rhymes. El Da Sensei brings the classic New Jersey flow with an effortless suaveness. Status is gruff and sarcastic while paying homage to the influences hip-hop has over the pen and paper. Meanwhile, Hooks hits the beat with punchlines and battle ready raps. Together the three emcees have created a hip-hop classic with modern overtones. 

Status and Hooks have pioneered the Hardcore hip-hop scene in Colorado for over twenty years. They've collaborated with legends Sadat X, Son Doobie, Nine and more. El Da Sensei is from the legendary hip-hop group ARTIFACTS, hailing from New Jersey and carrying the torch for true hip-hop fans for decades. 

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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.

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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.

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Krookid Hooks feat. Status The Marlboro Man "Doom Bap"

"Doom Bap" by Krookid Hooks featuring Status the Marlboro Man is a gritty, no-nonsense hip-hop banger that hits like a brick wall. Packed with sharp punchlines and dripping with sarcasm, the track takes aim at topics like death, religion, and pop culture with a mix of dark humor and unrelenting swagger. Krookid Hooks and Status fire off their verses with the precision of sharpshooters, delivering smart-ass quips and clever wordplay that demand multiple listens to catch every layered reference. Their irreverent approach makes "Doom Bap" as thought-provoking as it is hard-hitting, striking a balance between lyrical depth and raw energy. 

The production, crafted by Kunya, is a high-octane anthem with booming drums and a ferocious, in-your-face vibe reminiscent of M.O.P. It’s a beat built for wrecking stages and blowing out speakers, providing the perfect backdrop for the duo's relentless verbal assault. Adding to the track’s impact are the scratches by The White Shadow of Norway, whose precision turntablism adds an extra layer of dynamism and flair. The cuts serve as a reminder of hip-hop's roots while amplifying the track’s rugged, unapologetic energy. 

"Doom Bap" isn’t just a song—it’s a declaration of dominance. Krookid Hooks and Status the Marlboro Man bring their A-game, delivering verses packed with wit, grit, and personality. With Kunya’s explosive production and The White Shadow of Norway’s expert cuts, the track captures the essence of raw, unfiltered hip-hop. It’s a battle cry for fans of real lyricism and high-energy beats, cementing "Doom Bap" as a powerful anthem in the underground rap scene.

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Status The Marlboro Man & Krookid Hooks feat. Lord Goat "Know Em Out The Veins"

 

KNOCK EM OUT THE VEINS is the latest single from Status The Marlboro Man and Krookid Hooks. The new Underground banger features legendary hardcore emcee Lord Goat AKA Goretex of New York legends Nonphixion. 

The song immediately reminds one of classic 2000's Premier-esque MPC driven bangers. KNOCK EM OUT THE VEINS clocks in at just under three minutes but packs a mean punch. The no-nonsense beat, with thinking pianos and subtle organs, is more uplifting than one would expect. The drums loop perfectly allowing Goretex, Status and Hooks time to pattern streetwise metaphors and dark lessons with their uniquely distinctive rhymes. KNOCK EM OUT THE VEINS is produced by Status and will be included on his next Solo album titled STILLETTO, releasing late fall of 2024. 

 Status and Hooks have made a name for themselves in the Underground Hip Hop scene for years, hailing from Denver CO, releasing dark underground bangers regularly. They've worked with many artists including Sadat X, Nine, A-F-R-O and more. Lord Goat is one fourth of the legendary Hip Hop group NONPHIXION and has released many important solo projects. KNOCK EM OUT THE VEINS is available on all digital platforms.

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Status the Marlboro Man - You Already Know (feat. A-F-R-O & Krookid Hooks)

Produced by: Status the Marlboro Man

Video Animation/Artwork by: Krookid Hooks

Label: Kadava Records

Status The Marlboro Man feat. A-F-R-O & Krookid Hooks "You Already Know"

 Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to introduce to you a spectacle in Hardcore and Underground HipHop. A song so Underground it's literally played in the colosseums of hell. A Boom Bap track so Hardcore it's turning cyphers into mosh pits across the globe. YOU ALREADY KNOW, a brand new song from the minds of the great emcees Status The Marlboro Man, A-F-R-O and Krookid Hooks is available now on all conspiracy blogs and occult websites across the globe. 

YOU ALREADY KNOW is the second collaboration between Status, A-F-R-O and Hooks, following the underground classic COMPADRE released in 2023. This time the trio gets dark and dirty with creature feature punchlines and murderous metaphors. The Status produced eerie intro and insidious beat are the perfect backdrop for this macabre HipHop collaboration.

Status The Marlboro Man and Krookid Hooks are anchors in the Denver Hip Hop scene. They've been releasing some of the best Hardcore Underground Boom Bap music since the early 2000s. They've collaborated with HipHop Legends Sadat X, Slaine, Nine and more. 

Status is also known for his beat production, done primarily on the Akai MPC. 

 The original cover art for YOU ALREADY KNOW is by Krookid Hooks, a professional artists in addition to being an emcee. A-F-R-O hails from California and is famous for his collaborations with Marc Polo, RA the Rugged Man and more. 

Find YOU ALREADY KNOW now on all digital platforms. 

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/album/0n7hltQig2clvKo16be6x6?si=p4_p85gQRrWa00N8K5XFFQ

Status The Marlboro Man feat. Nine & Krookid Hooks "Put It On Wax"

 

PUT IT ON WAX is a new single by HipHop producer/emcee Status The Marlboro Man. The song features legendary HipHop Artists Nine as well as long time collaborator Krookid Hooks. The epic production and gritty rhymes come together to create an instant underground classic. 

PUT IT ON WAX is produced on the Akai MPC 2000xl using brooding symphonic hits and dirty break beats. The scratch chorus boasts the phrase "War-Time.. Put it in Wax". A fitting hook for such a hard hitting boom bap banger.

Status The Marlboro Man and Krookid Hooks have been releasing hardcore underground HipHop since the early 2000s, spearheading the Denver rap scene for over 20 years. Status and Hooks have worked with many hip-hop legends including Sadat X, Young Zee, Slaine and more. They are proud to present their latest collab with Rapper Nine. Nine has been a favorite emcee to many since the early nineties. Famous for his gravely voice and dark punchlines, Nine has helmed such classics as 'Lyin King,' 'Wutcha Want,' 'Red-Rum' and more. Nine has most recently worked with famed producers The Snowgoons. 

Find PUT IT ON WAX on all streaming platforms and look for the new album by Status The Marlboro Man coming soon. 

"Put It On Wax" Streaming Links

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/album/1wywdpF74xl02LSTz6IY4z?si=LhaHmV1CRWavxj5wVfYINw

Apple Music

https://music.apple.com/us/album/put-it-on-wax/1759131092?i=1759131104

Status The Marlboro Man "Gods Illa"

 

GODS ILLA is the title track from the new album by Underground emcee and producer Status The Marlboro Man. This is dark Underground Boom Bap at its finest. Metaphoric punchlines and gruff delivery spearhead this banger into the Underground scene like a torpedo. Brooding violins and classic drum loops set a soundscape reminiscent of a 1930s gothic horror film.

Status is an avid user of classic beat making equipment, and the gritty production on Gods Illa proves why sometimes the classics are better. Gods Illa is produced on the Akai MPC 2000xl. Fans of Jedi Mind Tricks, Nonphixion and Gravediggaz will appreciate the dark sound and subject matter. The title Gods Illa is a play on words, referencing both the Godzilla movies and Christian authoritarianism. 

Status has been releasing top-tier Boom Bap for over 20 years. He has worked with Hip Hop legends Sadat X, Slaine, A-F-R-O, and more. Don't sleep on this underground staple and add Gods Illa to your Hip Hop playlist today. Available Now on All Digital Platforms. 

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/track/1oDxvOJqYlQAGgxvgANJpj?si=GNsJ3lZTQ-mS_Mvz8TzRgA&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A7bzlbrv1wobKRujRb4KfAB

Apple Music

https://music.apple.com/us/album/gods-illa/1746246290?i=1746246532

Status The Marlboro Man feat. Timboking & Krookid Hooks "Chime In"

 

CHIME IN is a new track geared towards Underground fans and Wu-Tang song collectors. The hardcore beat features Wu Affiliate Timboking and Denver Emcees Status The Marlboro Man and Krookid Hooks. Dark bells and heavy drums create an atmospheric loop that will get heads nodding across the globe. 

Three Hardcore Underground emcees kick three banging 16-bar verses aimed at opening the minds of true Hip Hop lovers. The track is hypnotic and mesmerizing. Fans will appreciate the no-thrill straight forward production and layout. The mediphoric bars will take multiple listens but the beat will forever stay fresh as these underground masters slice and dice their way into your subconscious. 

Timboking is famous for his work with Royal Fam, RA the Rugged Man, Rza, IAM and more. Hooks and Status have been holding down the Hardcore Hip Hop scene in Colorado for over 20 years; working with HipHop legends Sadat X, A-F-R-O, Son Doobie, Young Zee and more. Together they've created a timeless Boom Bap banger! 

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/album/2SAO6Wg2bgCOLSoLhYsrPA?si=bZwovmpLT6mX-hAH_myb5w

Apple Music

https://music.apple.com/us/album/chime-in-single/1745936856

Status The Marlboro Man feat. Son Doobie (Funkdoobiest), Hooks & Manic "Dark Avenger" Remix

 

The Remix to the underground posse cut DARK AVENGER is here! With the new beat Status The Marlboro Man capturers the underground funk and bravado of the early 90s transforming the dark lyrics into tongue and cheek punchlines. Fans of early Funkdoobiest will be in-tranced with the horns and dusty bass. Read below to learn the origins of Dark Avenger by Status, Hooks, Manic and Son Doobie of Funkdoobiest. 

 In a dark night club in Denver Colorado, Hip Hop heads from all corners of the state met to watch something no one had ever seen before. The legendary Son Doobie of Funkdoobiest was in the Mile High City for a one night only Live Hip Hop Event. With the help of Denver Emcees: Status, Krookid Hooks and The Manic - the roof was literally blown into sky. This led to an alliance between the Soul Assassin and some of Denver's best Hardcore Emcees. After the historic performance, Son Doobie and his new friends met in the basement of the venue to write and record an underground classic! DARK AVENGER - Featuring Son Doobie of Funkdoobiest, Status The Marlboro Man, Krookid Hooks and The Manic. 

DARK AVENGER is an old school style posses cut, featuring some of the best in hardcore Hip Hop. The beat is drum heavy and tribal with dark stand-up bass and brooding strings throughout. The break beat style track perfectly sets the stage for these four emcees to spit fire and ignite the spark that fuels Underground Hip Hop enthusiasts. DARK AVENGER was Produced by Status the Marlboro Man on the Akai MPC 2000XL, and recorded in the basement of a 130 year old brick saloon in the heart of downtown Denver - lending to the pure grittiness of the track. 

DARK AVENGER features original Soul Assassin Son Doobie of Funkdoobiest, with Status the Marlboro Man, Krookid Hooks and The Manic of Denver collective Bagz of Dagga. The intro was recorded over the phone from prison by N8H8 of Bagz of Dagga, who is currently incarcerated. Son Doobie is a West Coast Legendary Emcee and B-Boy, Founder of Funkdoobiest, and Host of The Dr. Greenthumb Podcast with B-Real. Status, Hooks and Manic are groundbreaking emcees from North Denver, who have spearh-eaded the Hardcore Hip Hop scene in Colorado for over 20 years. 

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/track/1a9wVEW4gXqbn8dFW1OfqS?si=fbDxXVC7RlywcM-ULnCzTA

Apple Music

https://music.apple.com/us/album/dark-avenger-remix-single/1738413553

Status The Marlboro Man "Harvey"

 

"Harvey" is written and produced by Status the Marlboro Man. The beat was produced on the Akai MPC 2000xl. The title is in reference to the Batman villain known as Two-Face, whose real name is Harvey Dent. 

In Harvey's comic arch, Two-Face starts off as a righteous man who fights injustices but is wronged and later becomes a ruthless killer. There's a line from the Dark Knight film in which Harvey Dent explains that heros either die or live long enough to become the villain. In Status' track "Harvey", the line is sampled as the intro, setting up a scenario in which a super power, once revered, has become so vicious over time that they're unaware they've become the bad guy in their fight. 

"Harvey" uses middle eastern samples and brooding bass, hard boom-bap drum loops and drops. Lyrics such as "Does the hero live long enough to be the villain - the enemy of my enemy is killing children" are poetic yet to the point. It is the duty of each individual to use their voice or medium to create awareness. There are atrocities taking place in modern times in Palestine and abroad. Innocent civilians are being murdered and bullied. "Harvey" aims to shed light on both the oppressed and the oppressors. 

SPOTIFY

https://open.spotify.com/album/2M24mFI4eVs9ZerXqeJy2S?si=eXJUfsniROKxUMr7VcLllA

APPLE MUSIC

https://music.apple.com/us/album/harvey/1737730631?i=1737730634

Status The Marlboro Man feat. Son Doobie "Dark Avenger"

 

 In a dark night club in Denver Colorado, Hip Hop heads from all corners of the state met to watch something no one had ever seen before. The legendary Son Doobie of Funkdoobiest was in the Mile High City for a one night only Live Hip Hop Event. With the help of Denver Emcees: Status, Krookid Hooks and The Manic - the roof was literally blown into sky. This led to an alliance between the Soul Assassin and some of Denver's best Hardcore Emcees. After the historic performance, Son Doobie and his new friends met in the basement of the venue to write and record an underground classic! DARK AVENGER - Featuring Son Doobie of Funkdoobiest, Status The Marlboro Man, Krookid Hooks and The Manic. 

DARK AVENGER is an old school style posses cut, featuring some of the best in hardcore Hip Hop. The beat is drum heavy and tribal with dark stand-up bass and brooding strings throughout. The break beat style track perfectly sets the stage for these four emcees to spit fire and ignite the spark that fuels Underground Hip Hop enthusiasts. DARK AVENGER was Produced by Status the Marlboro Man on the Akai MPC 2000XL, and recorded in the basement of a 130 year old brick saloon in the heart of downtown Denver - lending to the pure grittiness of the track. 

DARK AVENGER features original Soul Assassin Son Doobie of Funkdoobiest, with Status the Marlboro Man, Krookid Hooks and The Manic of Denver collective Bagz of Dagga. The intro was recorded over the phone from prison by N8H8 of Bagz of Dagga, who is currently incarcerated. Son Doobie is a West Coast Legendary Emcee and B-Boy, Founder of Funkdoobiest, and Host of The Dr. Greenthumb Podcast with B-Real. Status, Hooks and Manic are groundbreaking emcees from North Denver, who have spearh-eaded the Hardcore Hip Hop scene in Colorado for over 20 years. 

DARK AVENGER is available on All Digital Platforms Now! Be on the lookout for the Remix coming very soon. 

"Dark Avenger" Streaming Links

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/track/0wBFetztUtGU7esxf3tMIT?si=osJnqH-2TQSeITJg7c1_2A

Apple Music

https://music.apple.com/us/album/dark-avenger-single/1733424112

Status The Marlboro Man "S.F.Y.L."

 

"SFYL" aka "Screaming For Four Life" - Written and Produced by Status The Marlboro Man is Available Now on All digital platforms. No-noncense production and deep lyrics give this underground classic a level of maturity not heard in many Underground Hip Hop tracks. The violins and deep bass compliment Status's deep voice and gruff delivery. 

Thought provoking and poetic, yet grimey and aggressive - SFYL is sure to get keep fans of true boom bap satisfied in this era of watered down rap music. The MPC produced track is modern yet nostalgic throughout. Add this to the already proven and respected catalog from one of Underground Hip Hop's best unsigned artists. This is one of 5 songs being released on the equally impressive 'Knots Feratu' EP. 

Status The Marlboro Man is an Emcee and producer from the mile high city. Status has been releasing quality hardcore Hip Hop for 20 years. He has worked with legends Sadat X, Pacewon, Slaine and more. Add this to your playlist today and keep a lookout for more great Hip Hop from Status The Marlboro Man coming in 2024.

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/track/6TbhN4zWJpOCDwwVjjYDEz?si=6IA2GoNIRWqRDUtUOxjaRA

Status The Marlboro Man, Sadat X & Hooks "Val Kilmer"

 

Drifters, Saloon Drinkers and 2-bit Card Hustlers watch out! Here comes 'VAL KILMER' - The most rootiness/tootiness Hip-Hop track to be released in 2023. As the name suggests, 'Val Kilmer' features three straight shooting Emcees in a western style posse cut over a dusty trail - I mean beat.  

'VAL KILMER' (produced by Status The Marlboro Man) hails from the minds' of Denver Hardcore duo Hooks and Status with the help of HipHop Legend and Brand Nubian member SADAT X. Revisit a simpler time when Wild Cowboys ruled the Hip-Hop plains.

The new single is available across the wild west and abroad on all your favorite streaming services. Add this boom bap classic to your favorite underground playlist. Dust off your spurs and grab your whiskey - Val Kilmer is here to play shoot-em-up with all you huckleberries.