Biz Markie, Marcel Theo Hall, was an American rapper, singer and DJ. He is most prominently known for his hit single, Just a Friend. It featured among the Top 40 hits in several countries. In 2008, “Just a Friend” made No. 100 on VH1’s list of the 100 greatest hip hop songs of all time. Markie has been called the “Clown Prince of Hip Hop”.
Markie was born in Manhattan, in the neighborhood of Harlem. He was raised on Long Island. He was known for songs often featuring amusing lyrics, including “Pickin’ Boogers” from his 1988 debut album “Goin’ Off”, “Let Go My Eggo” and “Chinese Food”. He passed away on July 17.
1 I can be serious, but there’s got to be a lighter side. -Biz Markie
You cannot always have a grumpy face. Yes, it is important to be serious once in a while but you also need to take things lightly and see the brighter side of things.
2 You can’t worry about what else is happening out there, You have to be true to yourself. -Biz Markie
You need to be true to yourself. Do whatever that makes you feel alive and happy. Life will bring you challenges very often. But as long as you do the things that you are passionate about, no amount of problems will bring you down.
3 I don’t care about anything but what I want to do. -Biz Markie
It does not matter what life throws at you. What matters is how happy you are with your life. And as long as you do the things that keep the fire in you alive, you will have no problem facing life and all it’s hurdles.
4 I just wanted to be different; I didn’t wanna sound like anybody else. -Biz Markie
Strive to stand apart. Mediocrity is a curse. So why stay in a box that will never let you grow. Instead, try to be different. Innovate and think outside the box.
5 I looked up in the mirror and said I had to make a change if I was going to continue to live. -Biz Markie
You need to make that decision for yourself. When you look in the mirror, you need to see a person that you will be proud of. Decide to make a change and strive towards it.
6 There are still recording artists out there doing things for the right reason, but a lot of people seem to be just driven by fame. -Biz Markie
Fame is a double-edged sword. It’s a superficial motivation. If you’re an artist who’s just chasing fame, you won’t achieve anything significant. Your art should be a creative outlet, not a means to get into the limelight. Fame will follow if you do what matters.
7 There’s not enough people being daring and different, There are a lot of followers in hip-hop. -Biz Markie
The music industry, like every other industry, is ridden with mediocre people. There are too many people following mindless trends and not innovating.
8 We always honor our people when they die; we’ve got to honor them while we’re still alive. -Biz Markie
People only respect the dead while they despise them when they are alive. What use is there if you cannot respect people when they are actually alive. Dignity in death does not amount to anything if you do not have dignity when alive.
9 My thing is whatever comes at me, I’m there, But DJ-ing and music is my passion, I’m going to be unpredictable. -Biz Markie
You should be ready to deal with whatever life throws at you. You need to adapt to every changing circumstance. But also at the same time, that passion within you should not fade away. You need to keep it alive and follow it as much as you can.
10 A prejudiced man is of a devil mentality. -Biz Markie
Prejudice is a devil’s habit. Only the wicked harbor hate and unreasonable prejudice. Love people and be kind to them. What the world needs is more love and less hate and violence.
11 Age ain’t nothing but a number, that’s what Chi-Ali said. -Biz Markie
Age is nothing but a number that does not mean anything. What’s important is how you feel inside. We all have a child within us and it’s important to keep it alive and not let it fade away. You are as young as you feel you are.
12 Take a taste and erase the racism. -Biz Markie
Racism is one of the worst traces of human prejudice. The colour of a person’s skin does not define them. And as long as racism exists, there is no chance for humanity to progress. All racism does is pull you down.
12 Best Quotes by the Clown Prince of Hip Hop, Biz Marki
1. I can be serious, but there’s got to be a lighter side. -Biz Markie
2. You can’t worry about what else is happening out there, You have to be true to yourself. -Biz Markie
3. I don’t care about anything but what I want to do. -Biz Markie
4. I just wanted to be different; I didn’t wanna sound like anybody else. -Biz Markie
5. I looked up in the mirror and said I had to make a change if I was going to continue to live. -Biz Markie
6. There are still recording artists out there doing things for the right reason, but a lot of people seem to be just driven by fame. -Biz Markie
7. There’s not enough people being daring and different, There are a lot of followers in hip-hop. -Biz Markie
8. We always honor our people when they die; we’ve got to honor them while we’re still alive. -Biz Markie
9. My thing is whatever comes at me, I’m there, But DJ-ing and music is my passion, I’m going to be unpredictable. -Biz Markie
10. A prejudiced man is of a devil mentality. -Biz Markie
11. Age ain’t nothing but a number, that’s what Chi-Ali said. -Biz Markie
12. Take a taste and erase the racism. -Biz Markie