Happy 60th Birthday To Hip Hop Pioneer DJ Marley Marl!

Born Marlon Williamson this date in 1962 in New York City, the DJ, manufacturer, and record label owner called Marley Marl is a pioneer of Hip Hop’s ever-evolving noise, being among the very first to utilize tasting as a method to collect aspects for a tune.

Starting with his days as the DJ for WBLS’ Mr. Magic in the early 80s, Marley utilized that take advantage of to break brand-new artists and ultimately form his own group called the famous Juice Crew. Based in his Queensbridge Housing apartment or condo, “Marley’s House” ended up being a center for numerous Hip Hop legends in the early phases of their profession consisting of Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, MC Shan, Kool G Rap, and the Queensbridge Queen herself, Roxanne Shante. Marley’s production credits go on for eons, nevertheless, a few of his most remarkable work consists of  Craig G’s The Kingpin, Big Daddy Kane’s Long Live The Kane, Biz Markie’s Goin’ Off, Kool G Rap & DJ Polo’s Road to the Riches, MC Shan’s Down By Law and Born to Be Wild and Roxanne Shante’s just album Bad Sister.

Salute to Marley on his 59th born day and want him much more to come!