Marlon Williams (born September 30, 1962 in Queens, New York City), better … Read Full Bio ↴Marlon Williams (born September 30, 1962 in Queens, New York City), better known as Marley Marl, is an influential hip-hop producer. He was the house producer of the Juice Crew, which, in addition to Marley Marl himself, included: Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, Roxanne Shanté, Kool G Rap, MC Shan (his cousin) and Masta Ace, and produced songs for outside artists including King Tee and LL Cool J.
He was also an important figure in the careers of Eric B. & Rakim, as he engineered & mixed their first hits, "My Melody" and "Eric B Is President". Marley Marl was one of the pioneers of sampling in hip-hop. He debuted as an electro producer, but his records became more sample-heavy, as can be seen by comparing the MC Shan LPs Down By Law (1987) and Born to be Wild (1988). The rhythms became less electronic, with drum machines becoming less prominent. Marl started his career working for Tuff City records. He debuted with his own track called "DJ Cuttin" in 1985, released under the pseudonym NYC Cutter. In 1994, Marley Marl was referenced on Biggie Smalls' track "Juicy" as being one of his early influences.
He was also an important figure in the careers of Eric B. & Rakim, as he engineered & mixed their first hits, "My Melody" and "Eric B Is President". Marley Marl was one of the pioneers of sampling in hip-hop. He debuted as an electro producer, but his records became more sample-heavy, as can be seen by comparing the MC Shan LPs Down By Law (1987) and Born to be Wild (1988). The rhythms became less electronic, with drum machines becoming less prominent. Marl started his career working for Tuff City records. He debuted with his own track called "DJ Cuttin" in 1985, released under the pseudonym NYC Cutter. In 1994, Marley Marl was referenced on Biggie Smalls' track "Juicy" as being one of his early influences.
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Freddie Young
Some may remember this, some may not but if you are real hip hop fan you should have heard of this!
STEPASAUR
I still remember being blown away by the vision in this, when that staggered guitar part dropped I knew I had a lot to learn
Terrance Gaiters
Love this old school joint! One of the dopest beats ever made
Marcus Reeves
I MISS WHEN STRATCHIN WAS A HUGE PART OF HIP HOP.
thomas clifton
Definitely best beat and cutting combo ever!!!
The Inner Circle
Now this was hip-hop at its best, when you actually had to have TALENT to get a mic handed to you. Where did the time go????
0g Fast T
This is real Hip hop for those that don't know
shottieman
Man does this bring back memories.Thank you for this.Yes,these young folks don't know nothing bout it...
Teresa Gibson
Old School!!! The real rap...not like the s*%& they call rap today!!!
Teresa Gibson
dznutz1971 very well said and so very true.