Marco Polo

Marco Polo is a highly respected Canadian hip-hop producer whose career has left an indelible mark on underground rap. Born Marco Bruno in Toronto, he moved to New York City in the early 2000s to immerse himself in the birthplace of hip-hop, quickly gaining recognition for his authentic, sample-driven boom-bap production style. Drawing inspiration from legendary producers like DJ Premier and Pete Rock, Marco Polo built a reputation collaborating with both underground stalwarts and established icons, including Masta Ace, Pharoahe Monch, Talib Kweli, and Large Professor.

His debut album "Port Authority" showcased his skill at seamlessly blending soulful samples with hard-hitting drums, earning critical acclaim and cementing his status as a torchbearer for classic East Coast sound. Throughout his career, Marco Polo has released a string of well-received solo albums, collaborative projects, and instrumentals, consistently demonstrating his unwavering dedication to the craft. As both a producer and a DJ, his music pays homage to hip-hop’s golden era while pushing the genre forward, earning him a loyal international following and a place among the modern era’s most influential hip-hop producers.