44 Roc

HipHopDX Premiere: Hailing from Detroit’s 7 Mile, 44 Roc has witnessed firsthand the violence and crime that comes along with the territory. After catching a break modeling, music has proven to be his ticket out.

The burgeoning rapper’s newest single “Luxury Tax” puts his penchant for rhyming on display. The track precedes his forthcoming EP of the same name, which is expected to arrive on March 16.

Listen to “Luxury Tax” above. - Hip Hop DX

A mecca of creativity, evolution and industrialism, Detroit, MI has given birth to some of the countries greatest achievements including Motown Records, General Motors, and Eminem. Nicknamed ‘The Motor City’, Detroit’s light seemed to have dulled after the car industry begin to decline. But brave, fluid voices in Hip Hop refused to let the city’s flame go out. One of those young voices, infused with vivid lyricism and a charismatic flow is rapper-singer 44 Roc.
Born Des Walker, 44 Roc grew up on Detroit’s 7 Mile, an area notorious for violence and crime. His hardships and experiences in one of the roughest neighborhood’s in the city molded him into the creative he would soon become. Music was a driving force within the young artist early on, with influences like 2Pac, Eminem and Michael Jackson feeding his passion from the safety of his boom box.
But music couldn’t erase the reality of his surroundings and at 15, luck shifted in 44 Roc’s favor after he was chosen for a modelling opportunity in Atlanta. The opportunity was the beginning of forever for the young musician.
Driven by individuality, originality, and the continuous pursuit of his own unique style, 44 Roc has been blessed to work with artists such as Lynn Tate, Level Dinero and Vee Wiz. Determined to remain versatile at all cost while staying true to himself, 44 Roc catches a high from his music; drifting into alternate realities with each track, unsure of the wave but confident that he can catch it!
With his eye set on releasing a steady stream of consumer-driven content, beginning with his upcoming EP Luxury Tax, and consistently producing authentic records and visuals that catapult his brand onto the mainstream, 44 Roc remains in hot pursuit of success. Compared to artists like Drake, Bryson Tiller and Big Sean, this Motor City bred, genre defying voice redefines Detroit swag as his career boils to the top and overflows.
Blending the sultry salaciousness of R&B with the saucy millennial, Hip Hop grandeur listeners and fans love, 44 Roc heads down a path rarely travel but worth more than gold. But with a legion of musical greats from his hometown opening doors before him, the emcee’s capacity for greatness is everything but impossible. - Hip Hop Headquarters

44 Roc, born Des Walker, is an up & comer out of Detroit, MI. Driven by individuality, originality and the continuous pursuit of his own unique style, 44 Roc has been blessed to work with the likes of Lynn Tatae, Level Dinero and Vee Wiz. Currently, he is set on releasing a steady stream of consumer-driven content, beginning with his upcoming EP, “Luxury Tax.” Listen to his recent offering, of the same title, “Luxury Tax,” below. - Hip Hop Since 1987

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Feeling good…real good, working hard and loving the way things are going right now.





I go by the name 44 Roc from Detroit ‪Roc City‬ and I represent Music and hip hop and what it should be today.





I play the role of 44, the Forever Fortunate child.



I was inspired by family and other artists that came before me. The love I have for music inspired me to make something of myself.





My typical day is to create and help promote my music. All day every day, I’m always recording.





The current state of hip hop is interesting I like how it keeps evolving. I feel like there’s something for everybody….you just gotta seek it.



Right now I have my lead single “Luxury Tax” and my follow up “Farewell” off my “Luxury Tax EP”. I’m also shooting a video for “Fortune” which is also on the EP.





Just more great music for the people. “Luxury Tax”is the wave right now and I’m gonna use that energy to shoot more videos and push this music.



My team website is www.interstatekingstv.com all my stuff is on there and my personal FB, IG and Twitter is @44SmooveRoc



Shoutout to Interstate Knox and my team Interstate Kings, my family, Forever Fortunate children, the fans and 7 Mile Detroit.



Yes yes preciate that my brother…you too. - Dope Material Magazine

A mecca of creativity, evolution and industrialism, Detroit, MI has given birth to some of the countries greatest achievements including Motown Records, General Motors, and Eminem. Nicknamed ‘The Motor City’, Detroit’s light seemed to have dulled after the car industry begin to decline. But brave, fluid voices in Hip Hop refused to let the city’s flame go out. One of those young voices, infused with vivid lyricism and a charismatic flow is rapper-singer 44 Roc. Born Des Walker, 44 Roc grew up on Detroit’s 7 Mile, an area notorious for violence and crime. His hardships and experiences in one of the roughest neighborhood’s in the city molded him into the creative he would soon become. Music was a driving force within the young artist early on, with influences like 2Pac, Eminem and Michael Jackson feeding his passion from the safety of his boom box. But music couldn’t erase the reality of his surroundings and at 15, luck shifted in 44 Roc’s favor after he was chosen for a modelling opportunity in Atlanta. The opportunity was the beginning of forever for the young musician. Driven by individuality, originality, and the continuous pursuit of his own unique style, 44 Roc has been blessed to work with artists such as Lynn Tatae, Level Dinero and Vee Wiz. Determined to remain versatile at all cost while staying true to himself, 44 Roc catches a high from his music; drifting into alternate realities with each track, unsure of the wave but confident that he can catch it! With his eye set on releasing a steady stream of consumer-driven content, beginning with his upcoming EP Luxury Tax, and consistently producing authentic records and visuals that catapult his brand onto the mainstream, 44 Roc remains in hot pursuit of success. Compared to artists like Drake, Bryson Tiller and Big Sean, this Motor City bred, genre defying voice redefines Detroit swag as his career boils to the top and overflows. Blending the sultry salaciousness of R&B with the saucy millennial, Hip Hop grandeur listeners and fans love, 44 Roc heads down a path rarely travel but worth more than gold. But with a legion of musical greats from his hometown opening doors before him, the emcee’s capacity for greatness is everything but impossible. - DJ Enuff

Detroit, Michigan-bred artist 44 Roc is back today with a new track, called “Luxury Tax.” Check it out. - Mechanical Dummy