On this date in the infamous year of 1988, the late, great “Human Orchestra” Biz Markie released his debut full-length album Goin’ Off on Cold Chillin’/Warner Brothers Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Produced exclusively by legendary Queensbridge superproducer DJ Marley Marl, Goin Off introduced singer TJ Swan and a then-unknown rapper named Big Daddy […]
On this date in 1990, Long Island rap juggernaut Grand Daddy I.U. released his debut album Smooth Assassin under the Cold Chillin’ Records umbrella. With production from the late Biz Markie and his DJ Cool V, Smooth Assassin was a street-wise, conceptual album with I.U. manifesting a flow that many almost immediately compared to Rakim. […]
The “Diabolical” Biz dropped his second full length album 33 years ago today Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information A 25 year old Marcel Hall aka Biz Markie aka the Diabolical Biz put out his sophomore LP The Biz Never Sleeps thirty two years ago on this date. After the success of his debut album Goin’ […]
The title of “super producer” should not be taken lightly. For every era of Hip-Hop, there is a man behind the keys set the tone. Dr. Dre, Pete Rock, RZA, Swizz Beatz, Jermaine Dupri, Timbaland, The Neptunes, Mike Will Made-It, and Metro Boomin are among the few who have dictated what Hip Hop has sounded […]
The wife of late Hip-Hop icon Biz Markie, Tara Hall, has started the “Save Biz Markies IG” hashtag after claiming his former manager holds his Instagram account hostage. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information AllHipHop reports Hall notes Markie’s former manager will not give up access to the account and is posting without consent. She notes […]
SHOWTIME has announced the premiere of the documentary feature ALL UP IN THE BIZ, directed by Sacha Jenkins, on Friday, August 11. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The film, which premiered at Tribeca Festival last month, explores the life and career of late rapper Biz Markie, best known for his hit song “Just a Friend.” […]
SHOWTIME has announced the premiere of the documentary feature ALL UP IN THE BIZ, directed by Sacha Jenkins, on Friday, August 11. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The film, which premiered at Tribeca Festival last month, explores the life and career of late rapper Biz Markie, best known for his hit song “Just a Friend.” […]
On this date in the infamous year of 1988, the late, great “Human Orchestra” Biz Markie released his debut full-length album Goin’ Off on Cold Chillin’/Warner Brothers Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Produced exclusively by legendary Queensbridge superproducer DJ Marley Marl, Goin Off introduced singer TJ Swan and a then-unknown rapper named Big Daddy […]
The “Diabolical” Biz dropped his second full length album 32 years ago today Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information A 25 year old Marcel Hall aka Biz Markie aka the Diabolical Biz put out his sophomore LP The Biz Never Sleeps thirty two years ago on this date. After the success of his debut album Goin’ […]
The title of “super producer” is not one to be taken lightly. For every era of Hip-Hop, there is a man behind the keys set the tone. Dr. Dre, Pete Rock, RZA, Swizz Beatz, Jermaine Dupri, Timbaland, The Neptunes, Mike Will Made-It, and Metro Boomin are among the few who have dictated what Hip Hop […]
On this date in the infamous year of 1988, the “Human Orchestra” Biz Markie released his debut full-length album Goin’ Off on Cold Chillin’/Warner Brothers Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Produced exclusively by legendary Queensbridge superproducer DJ Marley Marl, Goin Off introduced singer TJ Swan and a then-unknown rapper named Big Daddy Kane. The […]
The title of “super producer” is not one to be taken lightly. For every era of Hip-Hop, there is a man behind the keys set the tone. Dr. Dre, Pete Rock, RZA, Swizz Beatz, Jermaine Dupri, Timbaland, The Neptunes, Mike Will Made-It, and Metro Boomin are among the few who have dictated what Hip Hop […]
The late Biz Markie is getting his own street in his hometown. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Biz Markie’s widow, Tara Davis, announced Wednesday that his hometown of Patchogue, Long Island is dedicating a street to the late “Clown Prince of Hip Hop.” Her Instagram post included a thankful message with a picture framing his […]
The late Biz Markie is getting his own street in his hometown. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Biz Markie’s widow, Tara Davis, announced Wednesday that his hometown of Patchogue, Long Island is dedicating a street to the late “Clown Prince of Hip Hop.” Her Instagram post included a thankful message with a picture framing his […]
It has been confirmed that the Hip Hop community has organized a grand homegoing service for Marcel “Biz Markie” Hall, which is set for Monday in New York City. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Thousands are expected to come to pay their respects to the Biz, who passed away last week after a long-fought, acute […]
Biz Markie sadly passed away last week at the age of 57-years-old. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Many celebrities took to social media to show love to ‘The Clown Prince of Hip Hop’ including Fat Joe, who checked in with the late rapper weekly for a whole year according to Biz’s wife. Tara Hall told […]
One of Hip-Hop’s pioneers Biz Markie is dead at 57. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Marcel Theo Hall known as Biz Markie was born on April 8, 1964, in Harlem, NY. Biz Markie adopted his stage name when he began his career in New York City as a teenage beatboxer and freestyle rapper. His 1989 […]
One of Hip-Hop’s pioneers Biz Markie is dead at 57. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Marcel Theo Hall known as Biz Markie was born on April 8, 1964, in Harlem, NY. Biz Markie adopted his stage name when he began his career in New York City as a teenage beatboxer and freestyle rapper. His 1989 […]
After a false report surfaced online, the family of Hip-Hop legend Biz Markie released a statement citing that he is not dead. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The first dismissal of the rumor came from Roland Martin who stated he spoke to Markie’s wife and denied the rumor. Shortly after an official statement was releasd. […]
In April of last year, hip hop fans were saddened to hear about Biz Markie’s declining health and hospitalization. Like many other celebrities, Biz Markie was not exempt to the internet spreading false information and rumors about the state of his health. At the time, Biz Markie’s representative issued a statement, dispelling claims that the […]
