Biz Markie - Theory Of Old School
The late hip-hop legend swaps the mic for the mixer on this Classic Cuts tape filled with throwbacks.
Casual hip-hop fans best know the late Juice Crew legend Biz Markie for hit rap songs like “Just A Friend,” “Vapors,” and “Nobody Beats The Biz.” But beyond his skills on the mic as an MC and beatboxer, Biz was a wiz on the 1s and 2s, too.
As part of our new 50 TAPES series, check out how Biz makes the music with his turntables on this classic Tape Kingz mixtape release, Theory of Old School. Press play and take a journey back in the day as Biz runs through classics by Teddy Pendergrass, Teena Marie, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Mary Jane Girls, The Jackson 5, Alicia Myers, Meli’sa Morgan, Barry White, and so many more.
Stream Theory of Old School below, and stay tuned for more 50 TAPES posts as we make our way toward the release of Do Remember! The Golden Era of NYC Hip-Hop Mixtapes, out October 17th via Rizzoli.
Biz Markie - Theory of Old School
P.S. - have you checked out the new Biz Markie documentary? Watch the trailer below and the full doc now on SHOWTIME/Paramount+.
Rest In Beats, Biz.