Thursday, June 16, 2011

Your 80s Hip Hop Lives!: 'Just A Friend' by Biz Markie (1989)

Your 80s Hip Hop Lives! is back with American rapper/comedian/actor/dj Biz Markie and his #9 hit from 1989 Just A Friend. Biz Markie (Marcel Theo Hall) originates out of Baltimore, Maryland and has been active on the rap music scene since 1983. The Biz has been called the Clown Prince of Hip Hop, he's been involved in shows with stars like Chris Rock, Nick Cannon, and he's appeared in movies such as Men in Black II. Just A Friend was released in 1989 on his The Biz Never Sleeps album and it peaked at the #9 position on the US Billboard charts. It is considered a comedic hip-hop song and alternates between rap and singing.
Biz Markie - Just A Friend by rikma

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