Biz MarkieBiz Markie (born Marcel Hall April 8, 1964 in Brooklyn) is an American East Coast hip hop artist best known for humorous singles like "Just a Friend". Markie's career began in the early 1980s as a performer, then a human beatbox for MC Shan and Roxanne Shante, among others. He signed to Cold Chillin' in 1988 (see 1988 in music) and released Goin' Off, an underground hit. "Just a Friend" (from The Biz Never Sleeps) was released the following year, and it became a mainstream hit in the United States. As one of hip hop's biggest stars of the time, Biz had a lot of pressure for his third album, I Need a Haircut. The album was a commercial disaster, exacerbated by a lawsuit from Gilbert O'Sullivan for sampling "Alone Again (Naturally)" in the song "Alone Again". The lawsuit, Grand Upright Music, Ltd. v. Warner Brothers Records, Inc., changed hip hop forever, as afterwards, all samples were cleared with the original artist before they could be used. Biz continued his career in 1993 (see 1993 in music), releasing All Samples Cleared!, but the record was another commercial disappointment. For the next few years, Biz worked with the Beastie Boys occasionally, began DJing and kept a low profile. As of 2005, Biz is currently featured on the VH1 television reality show, "Celebrity Fit Club", where overweight celebrities are shown attempting to lose weight. This page about Biz Markie includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Biz Markie News stories about Biz Markie External links for Biz Markie Videos for Biz Markie Wikis about Biz Markie Discussion Groups about Biz Markie Blogs about Biz Markie Images of Biz Markie |
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As of 2005, Biz is currently featured on the VH1 television reality show, "Celebrity Fit Club", where overweight celebrities are shown attempting to lose weight. May 1983 I Want Candy (RCA RCXK 004, cassette EP). For the next few years, Biz worked with the Beastie Boys occasionally, began DJing and kept a low profile. Feb 1983 Do You Wanna Hold Me? b/w What's the Time (RCA 314, 45rpm single). Biz continued his career in 1993 (see 1993 in music), releasing All Samples Cleared!, but the record was another commercial disappointment. Feb 1983 When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going (RCA RCALP 6068, 33rpm LP). Warner Brothers Records, Inc., changed hip hop forever, as afterwards, all samples were cleared with the original artist before they could be used. Sep 1982 Fools Rush In b/w Sex (instrumental) (EMI 5344, 45rpm single). v. Jul 1982 Louis Quatorze b/w Mile High Club (RCA 263, 45rpm single). The lawsuit, Grand Upright Music, Ltd. Jul 1982 I Want Candy (EMI EMC 3416, 33rpm LP). The album was a commercial disaster, exacerbated by a lawsuit from Gilbert O'Sullivan for sampling "Alone Again (Naturally)" in the song "Alone Again". May 1982 I Want Candy b/w King Kong (RCA 238, 45rpm single). As one of hip hop's biggest stars of the time, Biz had a lot of pressure for his third album, I Need a Haircut. Apr 1982 See Jungle! (Jungle Boy) / (I'm a ) TV Savage (RCA 220, 45rpm single, double A-side). "Just a Friend" (from The Biz Never Sleeps) was released the following year, and it became a mainstream hit in the United States. Jan 1982 Go Wild in the Country b/w El Boss Dieho (RCA 175, 45rpm single). He signed to Cold Chillin' in 1988 (see 1988 in music) and released Goin' Off, an underground hit. Oct 1981 Chihuahua b/w Golly! Golly! Go Buddy! (RCA 144, 45rpm single). Markie's career began in the early 1980s as a performer, then a human beatbox for MC Shan and Roxanne Shante, among others. City All Over! Go Ape Crazy. (RCA RCALP 3000, 33rpm LP). Biz Markie (born Marcel Hall April 8, 1964 in Brooklyn) is an American East Coast hip hop artist best known for humorous singles like "Just a Friend". Oct 1981 See Jungle! See Jungle! Go Join Your Gang, Yeah. Jul 1981 Prince of Darkness b/w Orang-outang (RCA 100, 45rpm single). Nah, No No My Daddy Don't) b/w C30, C60, C90, Anda (EMI 5153, 45rpm single). (N.O. Mar 1981 W.O.R.K. Dec 1980 Your Cassette Pet (EMI WOW 1, cassette EP). Jul 1980 C30, C60, C90, Go! b/w Sun, Sea and Piracy (EMI 5088, 45rpm single). After issuing a few albums, Ashman died from diabetes complications and Lwin and Gorman reunited to release Wild in the U.S.A. in 1998, adding Dave Calhoun and Eshan Khadaroo. Matthew Ashman, Leigh Gorman and David Barbarossa, along with Annabella Lwin on vocals, formed the band and began playing before Lwin quit in 1983 to pursue a solo career and the remaining trio became the Chiefs of Relief. McLaren used the former members of Adam & the Ants after Adam Ant's solo career began. Bow Wow Wow was a New Wave band organized by Malcolm McLaren, who is better known as the man behind the Sex Pistols. Chihuahua. Go Wild in the Country. See Jungle. I Want Candy. Love, Peace and Harmony. Tommy Tucker. Rikki Dee. The Man Mountain. Quiver (Arrows in my). Mario (Your own Way to Paradise). What's the Time? (Hey Buddy). Love Me. Lonesome Tonight. Roustabout. Do You Wanna Hold Me?. Aphrodisiac. C-30, C-60, C-90 Anda!. Giant Sized Baby Thing. Uomo Sex Al Apache. Sun, Sea and Piracy. C-30, C-60, C-90 Go. Radio G-String. Sexy Eiffel Towers. Gold He Said. I Want my Baby on Mars. Fools Rush In. Bow Wow Wow. Nah No! No! My Daddy Don't) (extended version). (N.O. W.O.R.K. The Mile High Club. Louis Quatorze. Cowboy. I Want Candy. Hello, Hello Daddy (I'll Sacrifice You). Orang-Outang. Why Are Babies So Wise?. I'm Not a Know It All. Go Wild in the Country. King Kong. Golly! Golly! Go Buddy!. Elimination Dancing. (I'm a) TV Savage. Mickey Put It Down. Prince of Darkness (Sinner! Sinner! Sinner!) [Instrumental]. Chihuahua. Jungle Boy. String. Radio G. Fools Rush In. Giant Sized Baby Thing. Sexy Eiffel Towers. I Want My Baby On Mars. Uomo Sex Al Apache. Gold He Said. Louis Quatorze. |