Album: I Need a Haircut by Biz Markie (1991)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Urban/R&B
Format: Album

Description: Unfortunately, I NEED A HAIRCUT is best remembered as a record that made things difficult for rap artists. After the album's release, Biz Markie was slapped with a lawsuit by Gilbert O'Sullivan for the unauthorized sampling of his "Alone Again Naturally" on the Biz's "Alone Again." Sullivan won, the record was pulled, and a new ruling prompted all record companies to clear hip-hop samples before their release on record.

Artist Background: Marcel Theo Hall (born April 8, 1964), better known by his stage name Biz Markie, is an American rapper, beatboxer, DJ, comedian, singer, reality television personality, and commercial spokesperson. He is best known for his single "Just a Friend", an American Top 10 hit in 1989. In 2008, "Just a Friend" made #100 on VH1's list of the 100 greatest hip hop songs of all time. Biz Markie currently lives in Howard County, Maryland and has helped support County Executive Ken Ulman during his fundra... Part of the Long Island, New York music scene. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Music Scene: Part of the Long Island, New York music scene. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Urban/R&B, 1990s, Album

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Unfortunately, I NEED A HAIRCUT is best remembered as a record that made things difficult for rap artists. After the album's release, Biz Markie was slapped with a lawsuit by Gilbert O'Sullivan for the unauthorized sampling of his "Alone Again Naturally" on the Biz's "Alone Again." Sullivan won, the record was pulled, and a new ruling prompted all record companies to clear hip-hop samples before their release on record.

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