Roc Marciano - 656 (Album)

Underrated doesn’t even begin to describe Roc Marciano. For years, he’s existed in a rare space where his influence outweighs his visibility cemented as your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper. His pen is surgical, his presence is commanding with the ability to assemble verses with such godly precision feels almost unfair. Quite simply, no one does it like Roc.

Opening 2026 with his first album of the year, “656”, Roc wastes no time setting the tone. From the moment the project begins, it feels like he’s stepping straight out of hell’s gate; calm, calculated, and fully aware of the destruction he’s about to cause. What follows is a body of work that already feels like album of the month, and an early contender for the year.

The production across “656” builds like an empire; slow, deliberate, and monumental. Every beat feels intentional, leaving just enough space for Roc’s lyricism to dominate. His bars don’t rush; they loom. The real terror lies in how effortlessly he stacks lines, bending language to his will with an elegance that only comes from mastery.

Tracks like “Trick Bag” showcase Roc at his most venomous, pulling listeners deeper into his world with cold precision. Meanwhile, “Childish Things” flips perspective, proving that even when Roc tones it down, the weight of his words still hits heavy. It’s all drug dealer art at its finest; luxury rap without compromise, street wisdom wrapped in high fashion, and grim reality delivered with aristocratic calm.

“656” is much more than another entry in Roc Marciano’s catalog; it’s a reminder. A reminder that longevity matters. That craftsmanship still reigns supreme. And that while trends come and go, Roc Marciano continues to operate on a level few can reach and even fewer can sustain.