An original handwritten lyric sheet by the late Biz Markie, created during the recording of De La Soul’s landmark 1993 album Buhloone Mindstate, from the personal archive of the albums producer Prince Paul.

Released at a pivotal moment in alternative hip-hop, Buhloone Mindstate is widely regarded as one of De La Soul’s most inventive albums. Produced by Prince Paul, the record brought together an extraordinary cast of collaborators, including Biz Markie, whose unmistakable humour, vocal style, and larger-than-life personality had already made him one of hip-hop’s most beloved and influential figures.

This handwritten lyric sheet captures Biz Markie’s creative process during the development of his contribution to the album. Preserved within Prince Paul’s personal working archive, it offers a direct connection to the collaborative recording sessions behind one of the defining releases of the Native Tongues era.

Original handwritten lyrics by Biz Markie are exceptionally scarce. As part of the Prince Paul collection, the piece represents an important document of hip-hop’s history and the enduring partnership between two of the genre’s most innovative artists.

Key Details & Collectability

· Original handwritten lyric sheet by Biz Markie

· Created during the recording of Buhloone Mindstate (1993)

· From the personal archive of Prince Paul

· Rare working manuscript connected to a landmark hip-hop release

· Museum-quality hip-hop artefact