Marley Marl

Marley Marl
Marley Marl in Nottingham, England 1999
Background information
Birth name	Marlon Williams
Born	(1962-09-30) September 30, 1962 New York City, New York, United States
Origin	Queensbridge, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	DJ record producer rapper record executive
Instruments	Sampler drum machine vocals piano
Years active	1983–present
Labels	Cold Chillin' Warner Bros. Def Jam BBE
Associated acts	Juice Crew Kool G Rap LL Cool J Lords of the Underground Monie Love

Marlon 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. Marlon grew up in Queensbridge housing projects located in Queens New York. He is credited with influencing a number of hip hop icons such as RZA, DJ Premier, and Pete Rock. He was also featured on Eric B. & Rakim's "Paid In Full" from their debut album which was also recorded in his studio. As a producer, one notable project was LL Cool J's Mama Said Knock You Out. Marley Marl became interested in music, by performing in local talent shows, during the early days of rap music. He caught his big break in 1984, with artist Roxanne Shante's hit Roxanne's Revenge. Marley Marl is also responsible for starting the musical band Juice Crew alongside DJ Mr. Magic.

Discography

Main article: Marley Marl production discography

Compilations

• House of Hits (1995)
• Best of Cold Chillin' (2001)
• Marley Marl's House of Hits (released 2007)
• Hip Hop's Hero w/ Nikal Fieldz (released 2010)

Popular culture

Marl was referenced on Biggie Smalls' track "Juicy" as being one of Smalls' early influences.

External links

• Allmusic biography
• Facebook page
• Marley Marl discography at Discogs
• Marley Marl on IMDb