Here are some recent Nielson Soundscan numbers from last week’s sales figures. We don’t have to remind you that we’re glad we got out of retail when we did. What a sad state of affairs. Album Sales Week of 6/29/10 Eminem – “Recovery” – 313,000 (2nd Week) Drake – “Thank Me Later” – 105,000 (3rd [cont.]

HHS: Can you tell us a bit about the new album:The Stupendous Adventures Of…? Marco Polo: The new album is called The Stupendous Adventures Of Marco Polo, and it’ dropping on Duckdown, June 29th. Basically it’s a collection of really good songs that I recorded pre the Port Authority era till six months ago. They [cont.]

A little tour footage here from Marco Polo as he,DJ Premier,Nick Jovas,Edo G and Masta Ace hit Australia and New Zealand.Make sure to cop the new LP; The Stupendous Adventures of Marco Polo out now.

For fans in Toronto, catch the Stupendous beat showcase & album release event on June 26th at The Great Hall (1087 Queens St W, Toronto, Canada) featuring Marco Polo, Rich Kidd, Moss, Frank Dukes & performances by Tanika Charles, Promise, Shylow & more. For those in NYC, Marco Polo will be performing at Duck Down’s [cont.]

New Music from Marco Polo featuring D-Stroy & Bad Seed from The Stupendous Adventures of Marco Polo Album In Stores June 29th.

Marco gives a preview of the cover art.The Stupendous Adventures Of Marco Polo drops June 29.

Music from Marco Polo’s upcoming project, Stupendous Adventures Of Marco Polo, in stores June 29th on Duck Down Music. LISTEN: Exile – “Radio (Marco Polo Remix)” (feat. Ruste Juxx & Torae) Exile – “Radio (Marco Polo Remix)” (feat. Ruste Juxx & Torae) (MP3)

Directed by Todd Angkasuwan. Music from Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx’s new album, The eXXecution, in stores now on Duck Down Music.

Marco Polo drops some words about his history and the importance of Guru and Premier in his music and life.

What’s next for producer Marco Polo? Hot off the heals of his recent The eXXecution LP with Ruste Juxx, he will follow up with a production LP called The Stupendous Adventures Of…, hitting on June 29th, 2010. The guest heavy LP features appearances from Large Pro, D-Stroy, Bad Seed, Rustee Juxx, Torae, Royce Da 5’9, [cont.]

Fresh off his new album with Marco Polo, The eXXecution, Ruste Juxx stops by Shade 45′s Toca Tuesday’s and lays down this freestyle. Check it out above and also check out the new album from Marco Polo and Ruste Juxx in stores now.

Here is a new freestyle from eMC rapper Punchline. This is the second freestyle in the past couple weeks from Punchline. This time Punchline goes in over the Marco Polo and Ruste Juxx track of the same title. Check it out below. Punchline (of eMC) – “My Execution” (MP3)

Marco Polo has been on a roll in recent years, producing bangers left and right for Masta Ace and Boot Camp Clik, among others. His previous full-length releases Port Authority and 2009’s Double Barrel with Torae were nearly perfect. Both featured incredible production coupled with some of the best emcees in hip-hop. Ruste Juxx has [cont.]

Now that Marco Polo & Rustee Juxx’s The Exxecution LP is in stores, Duck Down has collected all of the freestyles they’ve released via YouTube over the last two weeks into one conveniently packaged mixtape. The entire series of videos can be seen here. Marco Polo + Rustee Juxxx – “The Pre-Exxecution” Mixtape

A couple new Marco Polo and Ruste Juxx tracks from their upcoming album The eXXecution. The eXXecution is set for release March 23rd on Duck Down. LISTEN: Marco Polo + Ruste Juxx + Rock of Heltah Skeltah + Freddie Foxxx – “Take Money” LISTEN: Marco Polo + Ruste Juxx + Sean Price – “Fuckin Wit [cont.]

In preparation for the release of “The eXXecution,” Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx have combined forces with Mills Miller Media to present a 13 consecutive day video mix cd series titled “The Pre-eXXecution.” The web series includes original freestyles from Ruste Juxx with Marco Polo’s signature catalog instrumentals from your favorite MCs, accompanied with a [cont.]

Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx drop “NOBODY,” off their eXXecution album in stores March 23rd. The song is Side A to Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx’s vinyl single as well. Todd Angkasuwan will be filming the video to “Nobody” in NYC next week. Marco Polo + Rustee Juxx – “Nobody” (MP3)

In celebration of Torae and Marco Polo’s new collaborative release on Duck Down, Double Barrel, DJ Critical Hype teams with 2DopeBoyz and EscapeMTL for “Marco Polo Blends”, hosted by Torae himself. – DJ Pizzo Download: DJ Critical Hype “Marco Polo Blends (Hosted By Torae)” Mixtape

There is something to be said about the slow grind of the hip-hop industry.  If anybody knows about paying dues, it’s Marco Polo.  The Canadian bred producer started off as a lowly intern but used those connections to put together an outstanding album which dropped May 15th.  “Port Authority” is a joint venture with Soulspazm/Rawkus [cont.]

    Who is Marco Polo? The T Dot native has been creeping in the shadows of production for quite some time.  From lacing Masta Ace’s Long Hot Summer to Boot Camp Click’s The Last Stand, Polo’s production has been appreciated, but without a name or a face to attach with it. Now comes Marco Polo’s [cont.]