The Skeleton Key (album)

The Skeleton Key
Studio album by
Roc Marciano and the Alchemist
ReleasedDecember 9, 2024 (2024-12-09)
Genre
Length26:25
Label
  • Pimpire
  • ALC
ProducerThe Alchemist
Roc Marciano and the Alchemist chronology
The Elephant Man's Bones
(2022) 		The Skeleton Key
(2024)
Roc Marciano chronology
Marciology
(2024) 		The Skeleton Key
(2024)
The Alchemist chronology
The Genuine Articulate
(2024) 		The Skeleton Key
(2024)
Singles from The Skeleton Key
  1. "Chopstick"
    Released: December 9, 2024

The Skeleton Key is the second collaborative studio album by American rappers and record producers Roc Marciano and the Alchemist, released on December 9, 2024, via Pimpire and ALC Records. The album is produced entirely by the Alchemist, and features no guest appearances.

Background and release

A listening party for The Skeleton Key, held in Miami on December 7, 2024, was announced on December 4, 2024, via Instagram.[2]

The album was released on December 9, 2024 as a $40 exclusive digital download on Marciano's website, with two exclusive bonus tracks, "Hard Drugz" and "Bleu Mouson". The lead single, "Chopstick", and its accompanying music video were released on the same day. The album released on streaming platforms on December 13, 2024.[3][4]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
RapReviews7.5/10[1]

Sy Shackleford of RapReviews gave The Skeleton Key a 7.5 out of 10, stating that the album "holds its own, even with its sudden announcement and release", but thought that the album's short length "leaves more to be desired".

BrooklynVegan ranked the album number 11 on their "30 Best Rap Albums of 2024" year-end list (alongside Marciano's previous album Marciology).[5]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Rahkeim Meyer.

The Skeleton Key track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Mystery God"2:47
2."Street Magic"3:42
3."Chopstick"2:41
4."Knock It Off"2:38
5."Acid"1:47
6."Rauf"2:17
7."Chateau Josué"2:37
8."Skirt Steak"2:15
9."Cryotherapy"3:02
10."Make Sure"2:39
Total length:26:25
Digital download bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
11."Hard Drugz"1:54
12."Bleu Mouson"1:59
Total length:30:18

Personnel

References

  1. ^ a b c d Shackleford, Sy (December 17, 2024). "Roc Marciano x The Alchemist : The Skeleton Key". RapReviews. Archived from the original on December 18, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  2. ^ Nevares, Gabriel Bras (December 5, 2024). "The Alchemist & Roc Marciano Announce a New Collab Album Right Around the Corner". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on December 11, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Breihan, Tom (December 9, 2024). "Roc Marciano & The Alchemist – 'Chopstick'". Stereogum. Archived from the original on December 10, 2024. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  4. ^ Diaz, Angel (December 9, 2024). "Roc Marciano & The Alchemist Drop 'Chopstick,' Announce New Album 'The Skeleton Key'". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 12, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  5. ^ Sacher, Andrew (December 20, 2024). "30 Best Rap Albums of 2024". BrooklynVegan. Archived from the original on December 21, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024.