Biography
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. He is credited with influencing a number of hip-hop icons such as Biggie Smalls, RZA, DJ Premier, Madlib, and Pete Rock. Producer Madlib stated in an interview that Marley was the first producer who inspired him to make beats. Vibe magazine wrote that he, "forever changed the sound of hip-hop with his unique beat barrages."
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Discography
Records they worked on — most-collected first.
Illmatic
1994
Midnight Marauders
1993
To The 5 Boroughs
2004
Paid In Full
1987
The Predator
1992
Mama Said Knock You Out
1990
Ooooooohhh...On The TLC Tip
1992
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II
2009
The War Report
1997
All World
1996
Don Cartagena
1998
Likwidation
1997
Where It's At + Remixes
1996
Long Live The Kane
1988
Straight Up
1988
Wipeout!
1987
Soul Survivor
1998
N.O.R.E.
1998
New Jersey Drive Vol. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
1995
14 Shots To The Dome
1993
Here Come The Lords
1993
Make The Music 2000
1999
Keepers Of The Funk
1994
Flow On (New Symphony)
1994
Credited work
2,765 releases · 493 albums · active 1983–2026
- Production · 3,276
- Engineering · 2,241
- Performance · 459
- Other credits · 126
- Mastering · 1
Studios: House Of Hits · Power Play Studios · Unique Recording · Soundtrack Studios