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Biz's Baddest Beats

Biz Markie · 1994

64 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop

A playful blend of clever wordplay and infectious beats that showcases Biz Markie's unique charisma and vocal style.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Just a Friend — This track encapsulates Biz Markie's signature style with its catchy chorus and humorous narrative about unrequited love, making it an anthem of the era.
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    Vapors — In Vapors, Biz shares stories of friendship and envy in the music industry, blending humor with relatable themes that resonate with listeners.
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    Make the Music With Your Mouth, Biz — This track highlights Biz's exceptional beatboxing skills and playful lyrical delivery, representing the playful spirit of his artistic persona.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful storytelling with humor
  • dynamic flow with peaks
  • head-nodding rhythms for parties
  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs
  • short tracks for quick bursts

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking serious introspection
  • prefer lengthy, cohesive pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1994, Biz's Baddest Beats is a compilation album that consolidates Biz Markie's earlier hits during his peak years as a hip-hop artist. This came after his breakthrough success with Just a Friend in 1989, solidifying his reputation for humorous storytelling and beatboxing prowess.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 One Two 2:18
  • 2 Make the Music With Your Mouth, Biz 5:04
  • 3 Biz Dance (Part One) 3:39
  • 4 Nobody 5:03
  • 5 Just Rhymin’ With Biz 4:01
  • 6 Pickin’ Boogers 4:37
  • 7 Biz Is Goin’ Off 4:41
  • 8 Vapors 6:02
  • 9 This Is Something for the Radio 5:06
  • 10 Just a Friend 3:58
  • 11 Spring Again 4:03
  • 12 What Comes Around Goes Around 4:02
  • 13 Let Me Turn You On 5:25
  • 14 Young Girl Bluez 4:07
  • 15 The Doo Doo 2:19

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