I Need a Haircut
Biz Markie · 1991
55 min · 13 tracks · hip-hop
Playful and irreverent, this album blends humor with sharp beats and clever wordplay, showcasing Biz Markie's unique style.
Top tracks — play these first
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Let Go My Eggo — This track exemplifies Biz's signature blend of humor and clever lyricism, making light of food obsession with a catchy hook.
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T.S.R. (Toilet Stool Rap) — By tackling taboo subjects with unabashed boldness, this track showcases Biz Markie's knack for combining comedy with rap culture.
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What Comes Around Goes Around — This song features a more reflective tone, highlighting Biz's ability to weave storytelling into his comedic style while maintaining rhythmic complexity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends humor with sharp beats, showcasing Biz Markie's unique style and clever wordplay.
What we noticed
- The album features playful, humorous lyrics that often reference everyday situations and pop culture, creating a lighthearted tone.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling with humor
- steady flow for casual listening
- playful wordplay and lightheartedness
- party-friendly vibe with friends
- nostalgic nods to culture
Maybe skip if you
- prefer serious, heavy themes
- seek fast-paced, aggressive energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1991, I Need a Haircut is Biz Markie's third studio album, following his breakthrough success with 1989's The Biz Never Sleeps. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his place in hip-hop with a distinct comedic flair while navigating the evolving rap landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince· De La Soul· Kid 'n Play
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 To My Boys 5:12
- 2 Road Block 3:58
- 3 Let Go My Eggo 3:56
- 4 What Comes Around Goes Around 4:07
- 5 Romeo and Juliet 3:44
- 6 T.S.R. (Toilet Stool Rap) 2:36
- 7 Busy Doing Nuthin’ 3:54
- 8 I Told You 3:57
- 9 Buck Wild 4:33
- 10 Kung Fu 5:03
- 11 Take It From the Top 6:46
- 12 Alone Again 2:54
- 13 On and On 5:13
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