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Marley Marl

1962 - Today

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Marlon Lu'Ree Williams (born September 30, 1962), better known by his stage name Marley Marl, is an American DJ, record producer, rapper and record label founder, primarily operating in hip-hop music. Marlon grew up in Queensbridge housing projects located in Queens, New York. He performed in local talent shows during the early days of rap music, further fueling his interest. He was also featured on Eric B. & Rakim's "Paid in Full" from their debut album, which was also recorded in his studio. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Marley Marl is the 3,082nd most popular musician, the 17,771st most popular biography from United States and the 1,280th most popular American Musician.

Marley Marl is most famous for being a pioneering American DJ, record producer, and rapper who played a key role in the development of hip-hop music in the 1980s. He is known for his innovative production techniques and for producing hits for artists like LL Cool J and Eric B. & Rakim.

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Among people born in 1962, Marley Marl ranks 1,047. Before him are Takeshi Ono, Philip Ball, Ulrike Tillmann, David DeCoteau, Mike Kehoe, and Mariya Ahmed Didi. After him are Hallie Todd, Brian Azzarello, Asha Haji Elmi, Rosalind Picard, Mary Kay Adams, and Michael McCaul.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Marley Marl ranks 17,779 out of 20,380. Before him are Stephanie Brown Trafton (1979), Adrián González (1982), Killing of JonBenét Ramsey (1990), James Vanderbilt (1975), Nora Zehetner (1981), Nate Richert (1978), and Carter Bays (1975). After him are Darren Barnet (1991), Jamie Hector (1975), Mo Brooks (1954), Jadakiss (1975), and Rob Barrett (1969).

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Among MUSICIANS In United States

Among musicians born in United States, Marley Marl ranks 1,280. Before him are Tommy Stinson (1966), Mark Linkous (1962), Kip Winger (1961), Pete Parada (1973), Andrew Bird (1973), and Ben Folds (1966). After him are Rob Barrett (1969), Matt Flynn (1970), Michael Sweet (1963), Bradley Nowell (1968), April March (1965), and Shannon Larkin (1967).

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