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Marley Marl

Marlon Williams aka Dj Marley Marl.jpg
Marley Marl in Nottingham, England 1999

Background information
Birth name Marlon Williams
Born
(1962-09-30) September 30, 1962 (age 56)
New York City, New York, United States
Origin
Queensbridge, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)

  • DJ

  • record producer

  • rapper

  • record executive

Instruments

  • Sampler

  • drum machine

  • vocals

  • piano

Years active 1983–present
Labels

  • Cold Chillin'

  • Warner Bros.

  • Def Jam

  • BBE

Associated acts

  • Dimples D

  • Roxanne Shanté

  • Spoonie Gee

  • MC Shan

  • Juice Crew

  • Kool G Rap

  • Biz Markie

  • LL Cool J

  • Lords of the Underground

  • Monie Love

  • Mobb Deep

  • Capone-N-Noreaga

  • Tragedy Khadafi


Marlon Williams (born September 30, 1962), better known by his stage name Marley Marl, is an American DJ, record producer, rapper and record label founder, primarily operating in hip hop music. Marlon grew up in Queensbridge housing projects located in Queens New York. He is credited with influencing a number of hip hop icons such as RZA, DJ Premier, and Pete Rock.[1] He was also featured on Eric B. & Rakim's "Paid In Full" from their debut album which was also recorded in his studio. As a producer, one notable project was LL Cool J's Mama Said Knock You Out. Marley Marl became interested in music, by performing in local talent shows, during the early days of rap music. He caught his big break in 1984, with artist Roxanne Shante's hit Roxanne's Revenge. Marley Marl is also responsible for starting the musical band Juice Crew alongside DJ Mr. Magic.




Contents






  • 1 Discography


    • 1.1 Compilations




  • 2 Popular culture


  • 3 References


  • 4 External links





Discography




Compilations




  • House of Hits (1995)


  • Best of Cold Chillin' (2001)


  • Marley Marl's House of Hits (released 2007)


  • Hip Hop's Hero w/ Nikal Fieldz (released 2010)



Popular culture


Marl was referenced on Biggie Smalls' track "Juicy" as being one of Smalls' early influences.[2]


Actor Marlon Wayans portrayed a character on The Wayans Bros. named "Marlon Williams", which may have been an ode to Marley Marl.



References





  1. ^ Biography


  2. ^ https://genius.com/The-notorious-big-juicy-lyrics




External links



  • Allmusic biography

  • Facebook page


  • Marley Marl discography at Discogs


  • Marley Marl on IMDb









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