Sept. 30: Marley Marl Was Born. (1962)

September 30, 1962 – On This Date In Hip-Hop, Marlon “Marley Marl” Williams was born. Marley Marl would grow up to: (1) represent Queensbridge, (2) pioneer the art of sampling, (3) be in Rap Attack with Mr. Magic, (4) co-found The Juice Crew, (5) participate in The Bridge Wars, (6) be on Golden Era Radio with Roxanne Shante, and (7) produce hella gems including Mama Said Knock You Out by LL Cool J and MC Shan’s The Bridge. Happy Birthday to the LEGEND Marley Marl.