This is the debut episode of The Check In featuring Marcel Allen. Marcel is fresh off the release of his debut album "Ebony Goddess" — out now everywhere. You may have heard the opening track "Dinner Wit Hov" on the latest episode of NOT 97. We catch up with Marcel to hear about his introduction to rap through an elementary school project, leaving messages rapping through the phone to Soulja Boy, & the organic connections that led to his project produced by Thelonious Martin & Jacob Rochester, as well as featuring Boldy James & Havoc of Mobb Deep. 

Enjoy the interview and check out "Ebony Goddess" now. 

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