Biography

Biz Markie, born Marcel Hall in New York City, is commonly known as the Clown Prince of Rap. Discovered by Marley Marl, Biz released his debut album in 1988. The following year, his goofy, out-of-tune wailing on "Just A Friend" made him a bona fide pop star. However, his third album featured a sample of Gilbert O'Sullivan's "Alone Again Naturally" that resulted in a precedent-setting lawsuit and big financial troubles. Biz continued recording into the '90s, but never quite regained his former momentum. Nevertheless, his humor-filled sound was hugely influential to the Beastie Boys and many others.

Top Tracks

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• Beat Box Freestyle

• Biz Is Goin' Off

• Busy Doing Nuthin'

• Dedication

• Do Your Thang

• I Hear Music

• Just A Friend

• Let Me Turn You On

• Make The Music With Your Mouth Biz

• Make The Music With Your Mouth, Biz

• Mudd Foot

• Nobody Beats The Biz

• Pickin' Boogers

• Protection

• Spring Again

• Take It From The Top

• Tear S**t Up

• The Biz Dance

• Vapors

• What Comes Around Goes Around

• Young Girl Bluez

Discography

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• Weekend Warrior

  Bizmont/Tommy Boy

  2003

• I Need a Haircut

  Cold Chillin'

  1991

• The Biz Never Sleeps

  Cold Chillin'

  1989

• Goin' Off

  Cold Chillin'

  1988