Biz Markie
These are some lyrics from Biz Markie's first hit single from 1989:
You, you got what I need but you say he's just a friend
And you say he's just a friend, oh baby
Just a Friend
Rakim released four albums with DJ Eric B.:can you name any of them?
Paid in Full, Follow the Leader, Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em and Don't Sweat the Technique.
Method Man was a member of which east coast hip hop collective?
Wu Tang Clan
He is one half of which hip hop duo?
Method Man and Redman
Do you want to ride?
In the backseat, of a Caddy
Chop it up, with Do or Die
Po Pimp by Do or Die
Where does the stage name Biz Markie come from?
Biz comes from the first hip-hop tape I heard. It was '77, '78, from the L Brothers. Grand Wizard Theodore was the DJ, and the rappers was Kevvy Kev, Master Rob and Busy Bee Starski. I loved Busy Bee. Busy Bee just stuck with me. My name used to be Bizzy B Markie, and after a while I put the Biz with the Markie. My nickname in my neighborhood was Markie.[11] His first name is Marcel and Markie is short for that
When did Rakim and Eric B. break up their duo group? what did he do after?
1993; tried to get a record deal and then released 3 solo albums
Aside from the music industry, what other form of entertainment has Method Man been successful in?
Movies: Smith has appeared in films such as 187 (1997), Belly (1998), How High (2001), Garden State (2004), The Wackness (2008), Venom (2005), Red Tails (2012), Keanu (2016), and The Cobbler (2014).
In 1990, Redman made his official debut on whose album called Business as Usual, appearing on the tracks "Hardcore" and "Brothers on My Jock".
EPMD's
If I ruled the world, imagine that
I'd free all my sons, I love 'em love 'em baby
Black diamonds and pearls
Could it be, if you could be mine we'd both shine
If I ruled the world
Still livin' for today, in these last days and times
If I Ruled the World (Nas)
Biz Markie provided rap vocals and sang the hook for the remixed version of a Mario single which sampled his own song from 13 years before
Mario's single "Just a Friend 2002"
After Rakim responded to Eric B.'s search for "New York's top MC",[23] Eric B.'s friend and roommate allowed them to use his home studio. What was this guy's name?
Marley Marl
He was one of only two members to get a solo song on the group's debut album called....
Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
In 96-97 During this time, with newfound friendships with Method Man and Tupac, Redman and Method Man appeared on which Tupac song?
"Got my Mind Made Up".
Yeah
Let me tell you something
Gangstas make the world go round
So you ain't got to clown
But if you live on the west side of your town
Make them other fools bow down
Westside Connection
The world belongs to us
Bow Down - Westside Connection
Markie's third studio album was released on August 27, 1991. What was it called?
I Need a Haircut
English dance music duo Coldcut were commissioned to produce a remix of which single, with the result being given the subtitle "Seven Minutes of Madness".
"Paid in Full"
Method Man also became close friends with a fellow New York City-based rapper and was the only guest rapper featured on his debut album Ready to Die.
The Notorious B.I.G.,
What record label was Redman signed two when he was releasing his solo albums?
Def Jam
Presidents to represent me (Get money)
I'm out for presidents to represent me (Get money)
Dead Presidents 2- Jay Z
Biz Markie also rapped on the track alongside Slick Rick on Will Smith's 1999 album Willennium.
"So Fresh"
I ain't no joke, I used to let the mic smoke
Now I slam it when I'm done and make sure it's broke
When I'm gone no one gets on 'cause I won't let
Nobody press up and mess up the scene I set
What is Method Man's first solo album called?
Tical (1994) critically acclaimed and well received, entering the American charts at #4 and eventually selling in excess of one million copies. That album featured the hit single "All I Need", later remixed featuring Mary J. Blige, which won a Grammy ("I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need").
In the early 2000s Redman was featured on hits by two famous female popstars.
He had his best-known international hit with Christina Aguilera, when he was featured on her 2002 single "Dirrty". Around this time he was also featured on a popular remix of Pink's track Get This Party Started.
play songs
This ol' sucka MC stepped up to me
Challenged Andre to a battle and I stood there patiently
As he spit and stumbled over clichés, so called freestylin'
Whole purpose just to make me feel low, I guess you wilin'
Two Dope Boyz (In A Cadillac)