Biz markie beethoven biography

From a young age, Biz was always on, handy with a snap and joke, and quickly discovered a knack for beatboxing — the singular art of turning.
Biz Markie, a hip-hop staple known for his beatboxing prowess, turntable mastery and the 1989 classic “Just a Friend,” has died.
In 1770, German composer Ludvig Van Beethoven was born in Bonn.

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Biz Markie, a hip-hop staple known for his beatboxing prowess, turntable mastery and the 1989 classic “Just a Friend,” has died. He was 57.

Markie’s representative, Jenni Izumi, said the rapper-DJ died peacefully Friday evening with his wife by his side. The cause of death has not been released.

“We are grateful for the many calls and prayers of support that we have received during this difficult time,” Izumi said in a statement. “Biz created a legacy of artistry that will forever be celebrated by his industry peers and his beloved fans whose lives he was able to touch through music, spanning over 35 years. He leaves behind a wife, many family members and close friends who will miss his vibrant personality, constant jokes and frequent banter.”

Markie, who birth name was Marcel Theo Hall, became known within the rap genre realm as the self-proclaimed “Clown Prince of Hip-Hop” for lighthearted lyrics and a humorous nature. He made music with the Beastie Boys, opened for Chris Rock’s comedy tour and was a sought-after DJ

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HIP-HOP! A collector’s guide Part 13 JUICE CREW: THE QUEENSBRIDGE KILLERS

Given its roots in the gang culture of the 70s, it’s not surprising that hip-hop has always been about crews and collectives and staying true to the block you represent. During the mid-80s, when rap was undertaking its first assault on mainstream culture and some artists, such as Beastie Boys and Run DMC, were achieving stardom, a collective from Queensbridge, New York, were busy writing their entry in hip-hop folklore.

Built around WBLS New York’s “official voice of hip-hop” Mr Magic (aka Sir Juice) as well as “engineer all-star” Marley Marl, the Juice Crew All Stars were a loose collective comprising some of the best New York City had to offer, including Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap and MC Shan. Their legacy, despite a relatively short-lived period as a crew, would be felt for many years to come.

Here, we examine the history of the crew through some of their 12” singles (unless otherwise stated), including the most prized pieces in any Juice Crew inventory.

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Biz Markie performs for fans during halftime of the Denver Nuggets' 105-99 victory over the Phoenix Suns in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Dec. 12, 2009. The hip-hop staple known for his beatboxing prowess, turntable mastery and the 1989 classic Just a Friend, has died. He was 57. Markies representative, Jenni Izumi, said in a statement that the rapper-DJ died peacefully Friday, July 16, 2021, with his wife by his side. No cause of death was released. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

LOS ANGELES – Biz Markie, a hip-hop staple known for his beatboxing prowess, turntable mastery and the 1989 classic “Just a Friend,” has died. He was 57.

Markie’s representative, Jenni Izumi, said the rapper-DJ died peacefully Friday evening with his wife by his side. The cause of death has not been released.

“We are grateful for the many calls and prayers of support that we have received during this difficult time,” Izumi said in a statement. “Biz created a legacy of artistry