Best Of 2007: Marco Polo’s Short List.

First off, if you haven’t already, check out our all-ML ’07 wrap-up post — some have wished death on us because of it.

And now, a quick recap of just who Marco Polo is… he released (and fully produced) Port Authority in May of last year on Soulspazm/Rawkus to critical acclaim, including an “XL” rating in the May 2007 issue of XXL Magazine. He was also featured in Urb Magazine’s “Next 1000” (in the March 2007 issue) and Scratch Magazine’s “Boiling Point” section (in the Jan./Feb. 2007 issue). And, he’s the motherfucking man.

We asked MP for what he considered to be the “Best Of 2007”, and he cut out the fluff and got straight to the point. He also gave a quick hint at a future project of his which is in the works. His words are after the jump.

Bro, I only fuck with these 3 albums…

Sean Price – Jesus Price Superstar: Sean P is one of the best rappers out PERIOD! Sometimes he says nothing, sometimes he says something… but whatever he’s saying, it just sounds fuckin’ dope. He had the production to back him as well. This album still gets burn in my iPod. My favorite tracks were “Cardiac”, “Intro” and “King Kong”.

Little Brother – Getback: THANK GOD FOR LITTLE BROTHER! I was getting depressed towards the end of ’07 but dammit if they didn’t drop possibly the best album of the year. Yeah, it’s weird not hearing 9th on the album more but Phonte knows what he’s doing. Took me a few listens to really get into it, but most great albums do. Favorite tracks were “Extra Hard”, “That Ain’t Love” and “Step It Up”.

Kanye West – Graduation: Yeah, I listen to Kanye. It’s a damn good album. He gets whiny sometimes but he makes good ass songs. I can put this shit on at a dinner party and it’s cool. The production isn’t really anything that would inspire me, BUT I still appreciate how this album flows. It’s dope. Favorite tracks include “Flashing Lights”, “Good Morning” and “Champion”.

… and, I added a 12″…

Torae/Skyzoo – “Get It Done” b/w “Click”: The new kids on the block holding down NY over Primo fire. Torae and I are working on an album, you have no idea…