Listening to Grande Marshall’s new project, 800, there’s all too many signals pointing to a resurgence of hip-hop in Philly, leaving us questioning if it really ever left. Witnessing the mainstream grit of a Meek Mill, and the avant-garde sounds of Asaad, Grande Marshall fits in Philly’s burgeoning scene perfectly. His track “Dearly Beloved,” produced by DJ Dahi, evokes chills as he candidly spits, “Something ’bout these riches, can’t believe I live this/ but as long as I ain’t go to college, they’ll tell me I’m a statistic.” Take a chance, and listen to his latest offering featuring production  from Marshall himself, DJ Dahi, Ben Pramuk and Silky Johnson.

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