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Collectors Item - Music, Art and Life: The U.N.
Roc Marciano's "Marcberg" Arrives On Black Smoke Vinyl, Frankensteeno Drops A Remix




Like the smoke that lingers after a Mossberg shotty blast, Roc Marciano's Hip Hop music incites an atmosphere of drama. After 15 years, "Marcberg" arrives as a clear smoke & opaque white smoke colored double vinyl pressing and mp3 with a bonus track. In the vein of MCs who resemble a gun, Roc Marc remains one of the most powerful forms of Hip Hop artillery.

Celebrate this underground Hip Hop gem on your turntable by getting your copy of this 2025 reissue here at Turntable Lab. To accompany this reissue, we also receive the head-nod of Frankensteeno who delivers a 90's style remix of "Give It To Y'all".

The U.N. Collab With Pete Rock, Large Pro & Alchemist On A Rare Vinyl EP

 

Revisit a New York underground Hip Hop classic with this 4-song indie release from The U.N. This project features 2 songs not on their debut album that are sure to make your head nod. 

On "Long Time Coming" Roc Marciano and Pete Rock collide to bring you the energy that The U.N. are known for. With a piano-driven beat by The Soul Brother and Laku lending his gruff voice to the chorus, it's a match made in Hip Hop heaven.

"It's Over" is The Alchemist and The U.N. slows things down a bit as ALC draws from the moody Soul sounds of David Porter. 


If you're interested in owning a physical copy, this rare release by The U.N. is now available here on eBay.

 

Pete Rock Drops "Return Of The SP1200 Vol. 2", Visits UK Radio With The U.N. in 2001


Enjoy a blast from the past to when the overall sound of Hip Hop beats were neck-snapping, joyful and enriched with Soul. Pete Rock goes into the vaults to demonstrate why he's one of the best on the SP1200 with his second volume of instrumentals. For those who listened to his Future Flavaz radio show in the 90's you might recognize some of these beats which he used to play. Below, Pete joins Roc Marciano and Mike Raw of The U.N. on a trip to The UK to promote "Petestrumentals". 
 

Rare Indie Hip Hop Vinyl For Sale: Pete Rock, J Dilla, YG'z, Gangstarr, Da King & I, The U.N. + More

Here are some pieces from my collection bought at Sound Library and Fat Beats, all in great condition. If it's your first time seeing/hearing these Hip Hop classics, enjoy the playlist below. These Pete Rock & J Dills-produced cuts are just a taste of what's in store at the cratesofjr Discogs shop.

YG'z feat. Pete Rock - "Groove On" b/w "1st & 3rd" 12"

Jay Dee - "F The Police" 12"

Pete Rock "It's Me" Sampler EP Classic Hip Hop ft. Tragedy Khadafi, De La Soul

Izzy-Ice* And DJ Majesty - "Soulman" 12" (Schott Free Records version)





Little Brother - "The Listening" Instrumental LP
 

Roc Marciano & Sean Price - "Snow" Remix Compilation by cratesofjr

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With a witty edge of lyricism and street smarts, Roc Marciano and Sean Price provide a unique view of a ghetto dweller which in turn inspires a group of emerging producers on "Snow". Witness the power of street life to spark the imagination in a variety of sounds ranging from dramatic Soul to dark and sinister.


Download: Roc Marciano - Marcberg Instrumentals



Years ago, I found out these are part of Roc Marciano's iTunes album release. Unfortunately, the iTunes digital release of the instrumentals no longer exists on their platform. But the rare "Marcberg Beats" does exist in physical format if you can find a copy.