Marley Marl
DJ
Born Marlon Williams, this American DJ and producer became one of the most influential hip hop producers in the history of the genre. In 2007, he received an award from the Berkeley College of Music.
He started off as the house producer of the Juice Crew.
In 2007, he received an award from the Berkeley College of Music for his contributions to music.
His son, M.Will, was a musician.
Biz Markie was one of the first artist to sign onto his Cold Chillin' Records label.