American DJ, record producer and rapper (born 1962)
Marley Marl
Marley Marl in 1999
Background information
Birth name
Marlon Lu'Ree Williams[1]
Born
(1962-09-30) September 30, 1962 (age 61) New York City, U.S.[2]
Genres
Hip hop
Occupation(s)
DJ
producer
rapper
music executive[3]
Discography
Marley Marl production discography
Years active
1983–present
Labels
Cold Chillin'
Warner Bros.
Def Jam
BBE
Formerly of
Juice Crew
Musical artist
Marlon Lu'Ree 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.[4] Marlon grew up in Queensbridge housing projects[5] located in Queens, New York. He performed in local talent shows during the early days of rap music, further fueling his interest.
He was also featured on Eric B. & Rakim's "Paid in Full" from their debut album, which was also recorded in his studio.[6]
He is credited with influencing a number of hip hop icons such as Biggie Smalls, RZA, DJ Premier, Madlib, and Pete Rock.[7] Producer Madlib stated in an interview that Marley was the first producer who inspired him to make beats.[8]Vibe magazine wrote that he, "forever changed the sound of hip-hop with his unique beat barrages."[9]
^"AMERICA EATS THE YOUNG". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
^Steve Huey. "Marley Marl". AllMusic. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
^Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "F.D.S #39 – THE ERIC B EPISODE – FULL EPISODE". YouTube. August 8, 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
^Colin Larkin, ed. (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Dance Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 211. ISBN 0-7535-0252-6.
^Mao, Jeff "Chairman" (2014). "Marley Marl Lecture". Red Bull Music Academy. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
^Mao, Jeff "Chairman" (December 1997). "The Microphone God". Vibe. p. 134. Archived from the original on April 15, 2022 – via Google Books.
^Biography, AllMusic
^Torres, Andre (November 19, 2013). "Madlib revived the crate-digging tradition before flipping the script and embracing live playing". Wax Poetics.
^Mao, Jeff "Chairman" (September 1998). "Props: The Juice Crew". Vibe. p. 312 – via Google Books.[dead link]
Lu'Ree Williams (born September 30, 1962), better known by his stage name MarleyMarl, is an American DJ, record producer, rapper and record label founder...
Boogie Down Productions, as well as the "posse cut", "The Symphony". MarleyMarl started his career as Mr. Magic's sidekick and DJ on the influential...
of production credited to MarleyMarl. A1. "Sucker D.J.'s (I Will Survive)" B1. "Sucker D.J.'s (I Will Survive) (MarleyMarl's Booty Dub)" A1. "Roxanne's...
Down Productions, led by KRS-One, and MarleyMarl's Juice Crew, hailing from Queensbridge. KRS-One and MarleyMarl have since officially retired the feud...
the phrase "illmatic" in 1988 on a record called "The Rebel", from the MarleyMarl album In Control, Volume 1, which was an inspiration and influence on...
Rubin of Def Jam Recordings, were quickly advanced on by Beastie Boys, MarleyMarl and his Juice Crew MCs, Boogie Down Productions, Public Enemy, and Eric...
November 9, 1969 in Queens, New York. In 1984, she met Mr. Magic and MarleyMarl outside the Queensbridge housing project. They discussed U.T.F.O., since...
has been home to some of the most influential musicians in the genre. MarleyMarl Williams was the first in a long succession of acclaimed artists from...
albums the group released included production mainly by Teddy Riley, MarleyMarl, DJ Premier, Myers's cousin Pete Rock, and "in-house" beatmaker Eddie...
recording artist. He is best known for his song "The Bridge" produced by MarleyMarl, and for collaborating with Snow on "Informer", the international number-one...
members of hip hop producer MarleyMarl's Cold Chillin' Records group Juice Crew. He recorded the single "Shout Rap" with MarleyMarl in 1985 at 12 years old...
studio album by American rapper LL Cool J. It was produced mostly by MarleyMarl and recorded at his "House of Hits" home studio in Chestnut Ridge and...
released by Cold Chillin' Records on June 21, 1988. It was produced by MarleyMarl and established both as premier artists during hip hop's golden age....
for an MC to collaborate with. Juice Crew producer Mr. Magic and DJ MarleyMarl allowed Polo and Kool G Rap to go to their studio to record a demo, which...
re-released with a bonus disc of remixes and new material produced by MarleyMarl and Large Professor, in commemoration of its tenth anniversary. Upon...
Shan. It is considered to be a classic diss track, aimed at MC Shan, MarleyMarl, the Juice Crew and rappers from Queens, NY and the Queensbridge projects...
Shanté, MC Shan, and MarleyMarl. Shan and MarleyMarl both appeared on the lead single "Da Bridge 2001", which was based on Shan & Marl's 1986 recording "The...
collaborative studio album by American rapper KRS-One and record producer MarleyMarl. It was released on May 22, 2007 via Koch Records. Recording sessions...
producers include DJ Premier, Easy Mo Bee, Large Professor, Pete Rock, MarleyMarl, J Dilla, Statik Selektah, RZA, Q-Tip, The Alchemist, Daringer, Black...
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