Goin' Off

by Biz Markie

Goin' Off cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 23 February 1988
  • Label: Cold Chillin'
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 45:24
  • Community rating: 3.66/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Establishing his reputation as the Clown Prince of Hip-Hop, the rapper's debut is filled with playful, humorous narratives and impressive beatboxing. Produced entirely by Marley Marl, the boom-bap beats provide a perfect canvas for his uniquely off-key, highly endearing delivery.

Genres

Descriptors: repetitive, sampling, rhythmic, party, rap, classic, old-school, storytelling

Tracklist

  1. Pickin' Boogers (4:42)
  2. Albee Square Mall (4:43)
  3. Biz Is Goin' Off (4:50)
  4. Return Of The Biz Dance (3:59)
  5. Vapors (4:33)
  6. Make The Music With Your Mouth, Biz (4:56)
  7. Biz Dance (Part One) (3:38)
  8. Nobody Beats The Biz (5:42)
  9. This Is Something For The Radio (5:14)
  10. Cool V's Tribute To Scratching (3:07)

Credits

  • Biz Markie - primary artist, arranged by, written-by
  • Herb Powers Jr. - lacquer cut by
  • Big Daddy Kane - lyrics by
  • TJ Swan - vocals [uncredited]
  • Marley Marl - Remix

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