| First Name |
Marley
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| Last Name |
Marl
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| Full Name at Birth |
Marlon Williams
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| Alternative Name |
Marley Marl, Marlon Williams
|
| Birthday |
30th September, 1962
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| Birthplace |
New York City, New York, USA
|
| Build |
Average
|
| Eye Color |
Black
|
| Hair Color |
Black
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra
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| Ethnicity |
Black
|
| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
CEO, DJ, record producer, rapper
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| Occupation |
Disc Jockey
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Hip hop
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| Music Genre |
Rap
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| Origin |
Queensbridge, Queens, New York, U.S.
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| Year(s) Active |
1983 – present, 1983–present
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| Music Style |
Old-School Rap, Golden Age, Pop-Rap, East Coast Rap
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| Music Mood |
Cynical/Sarcastic, Visceral, Aggressive, Confident, Brash, Rousing, Playful, Street-Smart, Freewheeling, Confrontational, Witty, Energetic, Irreverent, Producer
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| Instrument |
DJ
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| Instrument (text) |
Sampler, Drum Machine, Vocals, Piano
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| Record Label |
Cold Chillin', Warner Bros., Cold Chillin'/Warner Bros./Def Jam Records/Barely Breaking Even, Def Jam, BBE, Cold Chillin'
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| Associated Acts |
Juice Crew, Kool G. Rap, Rakim, King Tee, LL Cool J, KRS-One, Masta Ace, MC Shan, Pete Rock, Nas, TLC (group), Lords of the Underground, Dimples D, Roxanne Shanté, Spoonie Gee, Kool G Rap, Biz Markie, Monie Love, Mobb Deep, Capone-N-Noreaga, Tragedy Khadafi
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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 hip hop collective Juice Crew alongside DJ Mr. Magic.
