Marc-Baze | “Marathon Man”, Fiery Bars & Colorful Visuals
Brooklyn rapper Marc-Baze is putting on for Bushwick with the release of his latest single, “Marathon Man“. Accompanying the fiery & ebullient record is a richly made music video that features Marc-Baze slicing up the Ball SZN produced beat with surgical bars while jigging to captivating scenes of color and vivid imagery. “Marathon Man” is the type of record you’ll find hyping up the crowd & synchronizing crowds of people in tune. Marc is focusing his skills on creating high-energy records, and he surely hit on that point with this latest joint.
Right out the gate, you catch a timid Marc playing the character of a nerd in a classroom, only to unleash a feverous arsenal of quick-hitting bars that command your attention. The timid persona transitions quickly, and the sudden shift of scenes showcases Marc’s confidence skyrocket. His bars are passion-infused and combine that with a natural speedy cadence, Marc is simply setting the canvas for him to word paint on. He’s comfortable in his skill-set and adept at that. He easily weaves in and out of pockets without wasting a word or opportunity to get you hype. We asked Marc where the inspiration for this record came from and he provided,
So in a nutshell, one day I just caught a vibe to the beat and what you hear now is what was expressed. When I first started releasing music 4 years ago, I embraced the fact that it might be a slow grind for me. Staying true to who you are isn’t the easiest thing to do in this industry, but it was a promise I made to myself. After years of highs and lows, I found myself getting impatient with the process. “Marathon Man” is me once again embracing that I am on my own path. It may take a bit longer to get to my destination, I just have to stay the course. The consistency of rapping and flow switches throughout the song plays off of the title. (Basically, Keep Going! Don’t Stop!)
The message in “Marathon Man” is one we can all get behind. As times get tough Marc is reminding us that life isn’t a sprint, but a long grind that we need to embrace and endure. As he started his journey in 2017, Marc found his pure love for the grind as a teen recording records on a Karaoke machine that he treated like a studio. The way Marc values his authenticity and sentimental value is apparent in his stage name,
So my stage name (Marc-Baze) is my First and Last name shortened and combined. When I committed to being an artist, I knew I wanted to be as truthful as possible and present nothing other than myself at all times. What better way to hold yourself to that standard than using your real name. The hyphen (-) represents my lifeline. Everything that makes up who I am. It’s my story. Just like a line, it never ends (Marc-Baze).
As Marc continues to set the music scene ablaze with records like “Marathon Man” leading the way, he plans on expanding his reach with more singles & the further development of his brand BLURRED Vision, which stands for “Begin Life Under Regular Rules, End Different“. There is also BLURRED Vision Trucker Hats releasing that the general public will want to get their hands on. You can expect another drop soon from Marc-Baze, as the release of “Adolescent” is arriving shortly in collaboration with NayXXL. With more singles in the pipeline and plans to grow developing, it’s safe to say we can expect a full-length project from the Brooklyn rapper in due time. In addition to music, Marc-Baze also hosts a podcast alongside his cousin, titled “No Need to Debate” Podcast, where the duo share views on today’s music climate and societal culture. We know, you guys want more records from the rising artist, but for now- you’ll have to follow Marc-Baze on Instagram to stay updated.
Watch the music video for “Marathon Man” below:
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