Hell's Kitchen's own Marlon Craft is back with a brand new offering entitled, How We Intended. He took to Instagram to share his thoughts on the project, and I think they provide a lot of context to the mindstate of the young MC. "When I got into this sh!t, I had three general things I wanted to accomplish: I wanted to make impactful music that affected people’s lives for the better, and potentially helped to educate or forward conversations; I wanted to make a living totally off uncompromised art; and I wanted to have the respect of the culture and the people in it whose opinions matter to me. Somehow in the midst of the horrific year that was 2020, I managed to reach a place where those goals have finally become a reality after years of hard work and dedication. This album, “How We Intended” in many ways tells the story of that year, that last lap of the first chapter. I’m wild grateful.... We’re really just getting warmed up, but I just wanna say I appreciate everyone that’s supported me, or challenged me, or whatever - everyone that’s lent their energy to this journey.... Whether you heard of me last week or you've been rockin' with me for 7 years, thank you. There’s a lot left in the marathon, but due in large part to your support, I can finally exhale a bit and feel a type of pride I haven’t allowed myself to feel until now. I hope you play the album all the way through. Much love and thank you.... Peace!" Humble words from an artist who now has a loyal fanbase and several fine projects under his belt, built off the back of his own hard work. Props to him, he continues to have my support and respect. Dig into his latest LP below...