Goin' Off
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| Studio album by Biz Markie | |||||
| Released | February 23, 1988 | ||||
| Genre | Hip hop | ||||
| Length | 45:24 | ||||
| Label | Cold Chillin'/Warner Bros. Records 25675 |
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| Producer | Marley Marl | ||||
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| Biz Markie chronology | |||||
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Goin' Off is the debut album by Biz Markie, an American hip-hop musician. The album was released by Cold Chillin' Records, and it featured production only from Marley Marl. Despite Biz's somewhat lack of lyrical talent, the album was praised for his wit and humor. Big Daddy Kane wrote the lyrics of the first five songs for Biz on this album. This album also showcased Biz's talent as a human beatbox on the song "Make the Music with Your Mouth, Biz," and his skill in the game of dozens on the track "Nobody Beats the Biz." His most widely known song, "Vapors," is also featured on this album.
The album was re-released in 1995. However, it omitted the Marley Marl remixes with the original songs.
In 1998, it was selected as one of The Source 100 best Hip-Hop Albums of All Time.
In 2006, it was re-released by Traffic Entertainment Group with a bonus disc.
Contents |
[edit] Track listing
| Track listing | |||||
| # | Title | Composer(s) | Performer(s) | Producer(s) | Time |
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| 1 | "Pickin' Boogers" | M. Hall M. Williams A. Hardy |
Biz Markie | Marley Marl | 4:42 |
| 2 | "Albee Square Mall" | M. Hall M. Williams A. Hardy |
Biz Markie | Marley Marl | 4:43 |
| 3 | "Biz is Goin' Off" | M. Hall M. Williams A. Hardy |
Biz Markie | Marley Marl | 4:50 |
| 4 | "Return of the Biz Dance" | M. Hall M. Williams A. Hardy |
Biz Markie | Marley Marl | 3:59 |
| 5 | "Vapors" | M. Hall M. Williams A. Hardy |
Biz Markie | Marley Marl | 4:33 |
| 6 | "Make the Music with Your Mouth, Biz" | M. Hall M. Williams |
Biz Markie | Marley Marl | 4:56 |
| 7 | "Biz Dance, Pt. 1 [Marley Marl Remix]" | M. Hall M. Williams |
Biz Markie | Marley Marl | 3:38 |
| 8 | "Nobody Beats the Biz [Marley Marl Remix]" | M. Hall M. Williams |
Biz Markie | Marley Marl | 5:42 |
| 9 | "This Is Something for the Radio" | M. Hall M. Williams |
Biz Markie | Marley Marl | 5:14 |
| 10 | "Cool V's Tribute to Scratching" | M. Hall M. Williams |
Biz Markie | Marley Marl | 3:07 |
[edit] Samples
- "Pickin' Boogers" contains samples from
- "The Jam" performed by Graham Central Station
- "Albee Square Mall" contains samples from
- "God Made Me Funky" performed by The Headhunters
- "Reach out of The Darkness" performed by Friend and Lover
- "Biz is Goin' Off" contains samples from
- "One-Man Band" performed by Monk Higgins and The Specialites
- "Double Barrel" performed by Dave Collins and Ansel
- "Return of the Biz Dance" contains samples from
- "Zimba Ku" performed by Black Heat
- "Vapors" contains samples from
- "Papa Don't Take No Mess" performed by James Brown
- "Biz Dance, Pt. 1 [Marley Marl Remix]" contains samples from
- "Do The Funky Penguin" performed by Rufus Thomas
- "Nobody Beats the Biz [Marley Marl Remix]" contains samples from
- "Fly Like an Eagle" performed by Steve Miller Band
- "Get Up, I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine" performed by James Brown
- "Hihache" performed by Lafayette Afro Rock Band
- "This is Something for the Radio" contains samples from
- "Change le Beat" performed by B-Side and Fab Five Freddy
- "Cool V's Tribute to Scratching" contains samples from
- "Synthetic Substitution" performed by Melvin Bliss
- "What's on Your Mind (Expression)" performed by Brass Construction
- "Ike's Mood I/You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" performed by Isaac Hayes
- "Take Me to the Mardi Gras" performed by Bob James
- "Do What You Gotta Do" performed by Eddie Drennon
[edit] Personnel
| Contributors | |
| Producers | |
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| Producer(s) | Marley Marl |
| Executive Producer(s) | Marley Marl |
| Performers | |
| Lead vocals and rapping | Biz Markie |
| Additional and background vocals | |
| Technicians | |
| Mixing | Marley Marl |
| Engineering | Marley Marl |
| Mastering | Marley Marl |
| Photography | George DuBose |
| Design | George DuBose/small> |
[edit] Singles
| Singles | ||||
| Title | B-Side | Release Date | ||
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| "Vapors" | ||||
| "Make The Music With Your Mouth, Biz" "The Biz Dance" "They're Coming To Take Me Away Ha-Haa" |
"A One, Two" "The Biz Dance [Dub Version]" "Make The Music With Your Mouth, Biz [Instrumental]" |
1986 | ||
| "Nobody Beats The Biz" | "A One, Two" "Nobody Beats The Biz [Dub Version]" |
1987 | ||
| "Pickin' Boogers" | "A One, Two" "Pickin' Boogers [Dub Version] |
1987 | ||
| "Biz Is Goin' Off" "The Do Do (Bonus Beats)" |
"A One, Two" "Biz Is Goin' Off [Dub Version]" |
1988 | ||
| "This Is Something For The Radio" | "This Is Something For The Radio [Dub Version]" "This Is Something For The Radio [Dub-Acapella]" |
1988 | ||
[edit] Chart positions
| Billboard Music Charts (North America) - Goin' Off[1] | ||
| Year | Chart Name | Peak Position |
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| 1988 | Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | No. 19 |
| 1988 | The Billboard 200 | No. 90 |
| Billboard Music Charts (North America) - "Make The Music With Your Mouth, Biz"[2] | ||
| Year | Chart Name | Peak Position |
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| 1987 | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | No. 84 |
| Billboard Music Charts (North America) - "Vapors"[2] | ||
| Year | Chart Name | Peak Position |
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| 1988 | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | No. 80 |
