Marley Marl
American rapper

Marley Marl

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American rapper
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30 September 1962(New York City)
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Marlon Williams (born September 30, 1962), better known as Marley Marl, is an American DJ, record producer, and record label founder, primarily operating in hip hop music.
Marl was referenced on Biggie Smalls' track "Juicy" as being one of Smalls' early influences. His music has also influenced RZA, DJ Premier, and Pete Rock.

Discography

Albums

  • In Control, Volume 1 (1988)
  • In Control, Volume 2: For Your Steering Pleasure (1991)
  • Hip Hop Dictionary (2000)
  • Re-Entry (2001)
  • Hip-Hop Lives (2007) (with KRS-One)
  • Operation: Take Back Hip-Hop (2008) (with Craig G)

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)