| Marley Marl Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft |
| Weight | 90 kg |
| Date of Birth | September 30, 1962 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Marley Marl is an American DJ, record producer, rapper, music executive, and audio engineer who is credited as one of the prominent figures in hip hop music. His discography consists of albums such as In Control, Volume 1, In Control Volume II (For Your Steering Pleasure), Hip-Hop Dictionary, and Re-Entry. In addition to that, he was a member of the hip-hop collective Juice Crew.
Born Name
Marlon Williams
Other Name
Marley Marl
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
New York City, New York, United States
Residence
New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Occupation
DJ, Record Producer, Rapper, Music Executive, Audio Engineer
Genre
Hip hop
Instruments
Vocals, Sampler, Drum Machine, Piano
Labels
Cold Chillin’ Records, Warner Bros., Def Jam, BBE
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, his net worth had been $5 Million.
Build
Large
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
90 kg or 198.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Marley Marl has dated –
- Crystal Smith (also known as Dimples D.) – Marley Marl was romantically involved with rapper Dimples D. in the past.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Imposing physique
- Deep-set eyes
Marley Marl Facts
- On September 20, 1988, he released his debut studio album In Control, Volume 1 and it includes songs like We Write the Songs (ft. Heavy D and Biz Markie), The Rebel (ft. Tragedy Khadafi), The Symphony (ft. Master Ace, Craig G, Big Daddy Kane, and Kool G Rap), Keep Your Eye on the Prize (ft. Master Ace and Action), Droppin’ Science (ft. Craig G), and Live Motivator (ft. Tragedy Khadafi). The album peaked at #25 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) chart and at #163 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
- Marley Marl’s 2nd studio album In Control Volume IIÂ (For Your Steering Pleasure) was released in 1991 and it peaked at #46 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) chart and at #152 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
- Some other members of the Juice Crew included Roxanne Shante, Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, Masta Ace, Tragedy Khadafi, Grand Daddy I.U., DJ Chilly Q, MC Glamorous, MC Debbie Dee, and TJ Swan.
- Marley Marl filed a suit against Cold Chillin’ for unpaid royalties in 1996.
- In an interview in 1998, Nas said, “Growing up in Queensbridge it was Marley Marl and The Juice Crew that gave rap niggas like myself hope that there was another life beyond our hood… He made us believe that although we came from those wild streets, we still had a chance to change our lives.”
- Marley Marl’s work has influenced several hip-hop artists such as RZA, DJ Premier, Madlib, and Pete Rock. In an interview, producer Madlib stated that Marley was the first producer who inspired him to make beats.
- In 2001, his studio album Re-Entry was released via Barely Breaking Even Records.
- He made his first theatrical film appearance as World Jam Judge in the 2010 3D dance film Step Up 3D (also known as Step Up 3), a sequel to 2008’s Step Up 2: The Streets and the 3rd installment in the Step Up film series. The film stars Rick Malambri, Adam G. Sevani, Sharni Vinson, and Alyson Stoner.
- Vibe magazine once wrote that Marley Marl, “forever changed the sound of hip-hop with his unique beat barrages.”
- On The Notorious B.I.G.‘s track titled Juicy, he was referenced as being one of Biggie’s early influences.
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