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Biz Markie was born April 8, 1964

Mr Magic “Mr Magic’s Rap Attack” Era

Honored to say I've shared a stage with both of them for real.

-Roxanne Shanté

Antonio Hardy (born September 10, 1968), better known by his stage name, Big Daddy Kane, is a rapper, producer, and actor. He began his career as a member of the Juice Crew. Kane started his Kane as an excellent lyricist; he has been known to write rhymes for a fellow for the late Biz Markie, among others. After he left the Juice Crew, he released his first solo album Long Live the Kane, in 1988. He gained fame in the Golden Age of Hip Hop when there were flashy jewelry, attire, and dance moves. Kane had continued success throughout the ’80s and ‘90s with several hit singles. Kane has worked with various artists in music. In 1991 he won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance By Group or Duo. He has appeared in films and television Kane has always had a smooth-operator approach to hip-hop. When he is on the mic, he goes to work and gets the job done. He is considered one of the most influential and skilled MCs in hip-hop.

Intelligent Hoodlum, 1993