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The Symphony Part 2 Feat. Masta Ace Big Daddy Kane Kool G. Rap Craig G & Lil' Daddy Shane by Marley Marl

Artist Biography For Marley Marl

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.

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