{"id":1527,"date":"2023-03-31T10:20:40","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T10:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glaadvoice.com\/?p=1527"},"modified":"2023-03-31T10:20:40","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T10:20:40","slug":"marcel-young-the-life-and-legacy-of-a-true-legend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glaadvoice.com\/marcel-young-the-life-and-legacy-of-a-true-legend\/","title":{"rendered":"Marcel Young: The Life and Legacy of a True Legend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thinkskyless.com\/marcel-young\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marcel Young<\/a><\/strong>, also known by his stage name, Biz Markie, was an American rapper, beatboxer, and record producer who made a huge impact on the music industry during the 1980s and 1990s. His unique sound, innovative beats, and fun-loving personality made him a beloved icon in the hip-hop community. In this article, we&#8217;ll explore the life and legacy of Marcel Young, highlighting some of his most memorable moments and contributions to the world of music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/glaadvoice.com\/marcel-young-the-life-and-legacy-of-a-true-legend\/#Early_Life_and_Career\" title=\"Early Life and Career\">Early Life and Career<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/glaadvoice.com\/marcel-young-the-life-and-legacy-of-a-true-legend\/#The_Rise_to_Fame\" title=\"The Rise to Fame\">The Rise to Fame<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/glaadvoice.com\/marcel-young-the-life-and-legacy-of-a-true-legend\/#Legacy_and_Impact\" title=\"Legacy and Impact\">Legacy and Impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/glaadvoice.com\/marcel-young-the-life-and-legacy-of-a-true-legend\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/glaadvoice.com\/marcel-young-the-life-and-legacy-of-a-true-legend\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_Life_and_Career\"><\/span>Early Life and Career<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Marcel Theo Hall was born on April 8, 1964, in Harlem, New York City. He grew up in Long Island and began his music career as a teenager, performing in local clubs and parties. His interest in music started when he was a child, listening to his parents&#8217; extensive collection of soul and funk records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the mid-1980s, Marcel changed his name to Biz Markie and started performing as a solo artist. He released his debut album, &#8220;Goin&#8217; Off,&#8221; in 1988, which included hits like &#8220;Make the Music With Your Mouth, Biz&#8221; and &#8220;Vapors.&#8221; The album was a commercial success, and Biz quickly became known for his signature beatboxing and playful, humorous rhymes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Rise_to_Fame\"><\/span>The Rise to Fame<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1989, Biz Markie released his second album, &#8220;The Biz Never Sleeps,&#8221; which featured his biggest hit single to date, &#8220;Just a Friend.&#8221; The song was a massive success, reaching number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning Biz a place in the mainstream music industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With his newfound fame, Biz Markie continued to release hit after hit, including &#8220;Spring Again,&#8221; &#8220;What Comes Around Goes Around,&#8221; and &#8220;Young Girl Bluez.&#8221; He also became a popular figure in the entertainment industry, appearing in movies and TV shows like &#8220;Men in Black II&#8221; and &#8220;SpongeBob SquarePants.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legacy_and_Impact\"><\/span>Legacy and Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Biz Markie&#8217;s legacy as a hip-hop pioneer and innovator cannot be overstated. He was a master of beatboxing, and his influence on the art form can still be seen today in the work of modern beatboxers like Rahzel and Killa Kela. He was also known for his ability to mix humor and storytelling in his music, paving the way for later comedic rappers like Lil Dicky and Weird Al Yankovic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to his contributions to hip-hop music, Biz Markie was also a beloved personality in the entertainment world. His infectious personality and love of life made him a fan favorite, and he continued to inspire and entertain fans until his untimely death in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Marcel Young, aka Biz Markie, was an icon in the music industry and a true legend in the world of hip-hop. His unique sound and playful personality made him a beloved figure, and his impact on the art form can still be felt today. His music will continue to inspire and entertain fans for generations to come, and his legacy as a true pioneer and innovator in hip-hop will never be forgotten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What was Biz Markie&#8217;s biggest hit single?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biz Markie&#8217;s biggest hit single was &#8220;Just a Friend,&#8221; which reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1989.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>What was Biz Markie known for?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biz Markie was known for his unique sound, innovative beats, and playful, humorous rhymes. He was also a master of beatboxing and a popular figure in the entertainment industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>When did Biz Markie pass away?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biz Markie passed away on July 16, 2021, at the age of 57.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marcel Young, also known by his stage name, Biz Markie, was an American rapper, beatboxer, and record producer who made a huge impact on the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1557,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,1254,5],"tags":[3637],"class_list":["post-1527","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","category-blog","category-business","tag-marcel-young"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/glaadvoice.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1527","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/glaadvoice.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/glaadvoice.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glaadvoice.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glaadvoice.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1527"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/glaadvoice.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1527\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1558,"href":"https:\/\/glaadvoice.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1527\/revisions\/1558"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glaadvoice.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1557"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/glaadvoice.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1527"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glaadvoice.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1527"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glaadvoice.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1527"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}