This is the original 2-inch multitrack studio tape of Biz Markie’s early demo session at Arthur Baker’s Shakedown Sound studio, featuring raw, unfiltered performances before his rise to fame. The session was orchestrated by legendary radio DJ Mister Magic, who brought a then-unsigned Biz Markie to the studio in hopes of securing a deal with Baker.

Backed by Keith LeBlanc (of Sugar Hill Gang fame) on the DMX drum machine, these recordings capture Biz in his purest form—beatboxing, freestyling, and developing early versions of tracks.

Highlights:

• Original 2-inch multitrack master tape of Biz Markie’s studio session.
• Recorded at Arthur Baker’s Shakedown Sound studio
  
• Predates Biz Markie’s signing—recorded as part of Mister Magic’s pitch to Arthur Baker.
• One-of-a-kind piece of hip-hop recording history.

“It was the best human beatbox I’d ever heard.”

Part of the Arthur Baker Collection: This item is part of the Arthur Baker Collection — a once-in-a-lifetime auction in collaboration with legendary producer Arthur Baker. Sourced directly from his personal archive.