Following a private, star-studded exhibition in Manhattan held in honor of what would have been Biz Markie's birthday, the hip-hop legend's estate officially announces the public release of "Select Cuts."
The limited-edition print release features rare, foundational photographs of Markie taken in 1986 by legendary photographer George DuBose. The release is now available through The Biz Markie Experience, the estate's official platform for archival works and collector access.
Held on April 8 at NYC's Invite Only Studios, the exhibition marked the debut of The Biz Markie Experience, a new platform dedicated to preserving and celebrating Biz Markie's life, music, and cultural legacy.
The evening featured more than 50 estate-sanctioned objects from Biz's personal archive, many of which had never before been shown publicly, and culminated in the unveiling of "Select Cuts," a historic photographic work built from DuBose's early studio portraits of Biz captured during the era of Make the Music With Your Mouth, Biz.
In addition to prints being purchased onsite, attendees included hip-hop notables, including Redman, Marley Mal, DJ Scratch, Ralph McDaniels, Johnny Nunez, DJ Spinna, Rashad Ringo Smith, Kool DJ Red Alert, and more.
The event and exhibition are also featured in a new Rolling Stone story, which includes the first exclusive published photographs of the exhibit and offers a closer look at the archive, the event, the newly released work, and an interview with Tara Hall — Markie's widow works to preserve his legacy and manage his estate.
Captured at a pivotal early moment in his career, the photographs in "Select Cuts" document Marcel Hall at the point where his visual identity was first taking shape. Together, they offer a rare and cohesive look at the emergence of one of hip-hop's most distinctive, original, and beloved voices.
Curated by Tara Hall, "Select Cuts" brings together 12 photographs from the 1986 session into a single structured work.
"This release is about honoring the moment where everything began to take shape," said Hall. "These images have been part of the archive for decades. Presenting them this way allows us to share that history as a complete body of work."
A portion of proceeds from the release will support the Biz Markie Just A Friend Foundation and its charitable mission.
"Select Cuts" is available now through The Biz Markie Experience at www.thebizmarkieexperience.com.
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