Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CLOS4919

Colour

Purple

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-01-26

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

889466491948

Total Cap

Purple 7"

Artist

Biz Markie

Genre GB

Hip Hop

Label GB

Cleopatra

Biz Markie (born Marcel Hall on 8th April 1964 in Brooklyn, New York; died 16 July 2021) was an American rapper known for his humorous singles like "Just a Friend". He began his career as a performer and human beatbox for *MC Shan* and *Roxanne Shante*. Signing to the Cold Chillin' record label in 1988, he released the underground hit album Goin' Off. The following year, his single "Just a Friend" became a mainstream success.

Despite being one of hip hop's biggest stars at the time, Biz faced challenges with his third album, I Need a Haircut. It suffered commercially due to a lawsuit from Gilbert O'Sullivan for sampling "Alone Again (Naturally)" in the song "Alone Again". This landmark case, *Grand Upright Music, Ltd. v. Warner Brothers Records*, changed hip hop forever by requiring clearance of all samples with original artists before use.

In subsequent years, Biz continued his career with releases like All Samples Cleared! in 1993 but faced further commercial disappointments. He worked intermittently with the *Beastie Boys*, ventured into DJing, and maintained a low profile. Notably, he appeared in Men in Black II alongside Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones in 2002 and participated in VH1's reality show "Celebrity Fit Club" in 2005.</

Los Angeles-based independent record label founded in 1992 by entrepreneur and music fan, [a511570].
Brian acquired his love for the music business by becoming an active participant in the Los Angeles club scene through the 1980/90's. The label was officially launched with three releases, [a11286] (a space rock band from the SF bay area), followed by the release of [a233658]'s "On Parole". The third release, was actually a series of reissues by electronic pioneers [a4654].
They specialize in all genres, including A Capella, Acid, Adult, Aggro Rock, Ambient, Big Band, Blues, Breakbeat, Breaks, Chill, Drum & Bass, Electronica, Experimental, Gothic, Hardcore, Indie, Industrial, Krautrock, New Wave, Oi!, Punk, Reggae, Synthpop and Techno.

Newest Listed Items

Highly collectible 7" vinyl from the dearly departed East coast rap icon, Biz Markie!

This re-cut version of Markie's classic ode to unrequited love has been remixed and remastered to sound better than ever!


Just A Friend

Music GB

Discover Just A Friend by Biz Markie. Highly collectible 7" vinyl from the iconic East coast rap artist. Remixed and remastered for better sound quality. Label: Cleopatra.