BIZ MARKIE LIVE @ CiRCA!!! | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11TH December 11, 2009

BIZ MARKIE LIVE!!!!

DJ PERFORMANCE W/ SCOOTZ

@ CiRCA NIGHTCLUB

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11TH

126 JOHN STREET
TORONTO

416.979.0044

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http://www.circanightclub.ca

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BIZ MARKIE BIO:

Biz Markie is a hip-hop legend. He has been making hip-hop history for more than 15 years. Known worldwide from New York City to Japan for such catchy songs as “Just a Friend”, “The Vapors” and “Make the Music (with your mouth),” Biz Markie is one of the most celebrated entertainers in the industry.

Born Marcel Hall in Harlem USA, Biz Markie stepped onto the scene in 1985, at age fourteen, as the beat box backup for Roxanne Shanté of the “Juice Crew.” He then adopted his alias–“Biz” a name his mother used to call him because he was such a busybody and “Markie,” short for Marcel, was his neighborhood nickname. Today, Biz Markie’s unique style is easily recognizable and well received.

In 1988, Biz Markie signed his first record deal with Prism/Cold Chillin’ Records and subsequently with Cold Chillin’/Warner Bros. During his 5-year upward success with Warner Brothers Records, Biz made hip-hop history that made a lasting impact on the music industry. He was the first rap artist to be sued for sample clearance. As a result, the album, “I Need A Hair Cut” was removed from the shelves and the “Biz Markie Sample Law” was instituted. “I’ve been through it all but I’m going to keep it movin’ until I can’t do it anymore.” Biz Markie demonstrated his resilience when he started BizMont Entertainment a production company with manager and longtime friend Monte Wanzer.

With one of the largest number of collective works, Biz has over 30,000
45-records and over 50,000 12” inch albums. “Because of his longevity in this business, Biz has an enormous collection of music. He can spin for crowds of all colors, ages and backgrounds and will leave them in awe every time,” says Wanzer.

The Spin Master has performed for such celebrity meg-events as The Grammy After Parties, The Pre-Oscar Party, The Essence Festival, The Magic Johnson Foundation Parties, Soul Train Music Awards, Sinbad’s Soul Fest, and a recent performance for Diana Ross’ private birthday party. “That will be one of my most memorable performances ever, there were so many legendary entertainers in the house, and I was the controller of the celebration. It was a birthday celebration for Ms. Ross, but a celebration of incalculable things for me,” says Biz. His musical M.C. roster also includes parties for Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, Puffy, Andre Harrell, Jermaine Dupri, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kobe Bryant to name a few.

VH1 recently featured Biz Markie on Where are They Now? The answer: “He is everywhere! Anywhere you look and at every major event. People just love him and they can’t get enough of him.” After performing over 250 shows and parties last year, Biz Markie is one of the most sought after entertainers in the business. Biz Markie has recently signed a deal with London-based Company Groove Attack to release his highly anticipated new album that will be out in 2002. With his legendary “Old School” status, the forthcoming album, and a growing global fan-base, the future is his. Nobody beats the Biz!

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DEEJAY SCOOTZ BIO:

“deejay scootz makes you sexier. And it doesn't cost extra.”
—M. Mabbott, satisfied customer, Vancouver

It’s been said before that good taste is a virtue one is born with. Audiences who have been fortunate enough to hear Toronto-based deejayscootz spin selections from his immense arsenal of rare and cutting edge recordings have left the party unable to deny this one fact: the man was born with impeccable taste.

Hailed by many to be one of Toronto's top "selectors," deejayscootz's music titles run as deep in flavor as they do in quality – incorporating Jazz, Sweet 60's Soul, 70's R&B, Punk, Funk, Disco, Dance, Hip-Hop, Roots, Rock, Conscious Reggae, AFRO a diverse array of Electronic music that includes Mancunian, Minimal German, Electro, Tech, Classic Deep House, Drum & Bass, and Jazz beats.

deejayscootz’s career as a party DJ was given birth during the now infamous 5-year reign as the DJ for Johnny K’s legendary Lolita’s Lust/Chinchilla Lounge in Toronto. Notorious is a word.

A leading participant in the Toronto above and underground music scene, currently deejayscootz is a broadcaster, and an aspiring jazz-bass musician. deejayscootz is a founding member of the beatzMASSIVE* sound collective. He promotes Canadian talent in the global marketplace through his Seven C-s imprint and operates Marcellus-Bentley multi-media productions.

Listening to the unique compilations available on this site, becoming part of his personalized music service and booking deejayscootz to spin at your next party is a supreme mix.

Official Website: http://www.circanightclub.ca