page_title: Marley Marl
hierarchical_section_title: Marley Marl
caption_attribution_description: English: Dj Marley Marl in Nottingham / England 1999
context_page_description: Marlon Williams, 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 became interested in music, by performing in local talent shows, during the early days of rap music.
  He was also featured on Eric B. & Rakim's "Paid In Full" from their debut album, which was also recorded in his studio. As a producer, one notable project was LL Cool J's Mama Said Knock You Out.
  He is credited with influencing a number of hip hop icons such as RZA, DJ Premier, 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."
context_section_description: Marlon 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 became interested in music, by performing in local talent shows, during the early days of rap music. 
  He was also featured on Eric B. & Rakim's "Paid In Full" from their debut album, which was also recorded in his studio. As a producer, one notable project was LL Cool J's Mama Said Knock You Out.  
  He is credited with influencing a number of hip hop icons such as RZA, DJ Premier, 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."
caption: Marley Marl in Nottingham, England 1999
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