The Biz Never Sleeps (1989)

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Jan 4, 2026

Title: The Biz Never Sleeps
Artist: Biz Markie
Genre: Hip-Hop
Released: 1989

Tracks:
1 - Dedication - 4:02
2 - Check It Out - 4:01
3 - The Dragon - 4:08
4 - Spring Again - 4:03
5 - Just a Friend - 4:00 -

6 - She's Not Just Another Woman (Monique) - 3:46
7 - Mudd Foot - 4:16
8 - Me Versus Me - 4:47
9 - My Man Rich - 3:44
10 - I Hear Music - 3:52
11 - Biz in Harmony - 4:11
12 - Things Get a Little Easier - 4:15

Overview:

The Biz Never Sleeps is the second studio album by Biz Markie. It was released on October 10, 1989, on Cold Chillin'/Warner Bros. Records and was produced by Biz, his cousin Cool V and seminal producer Paul C, instead of Cold Chillin' in-house producer Marley Marl. The album proved to be a success, peaking at #66 on the Billboard 200 and #9 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, as well as producing his most famous song and biggest hit, "Just a Friend," which made it to #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #5 on the Hot Rap Singles. Lou Reed selected the album as one of his 'picks of 1989'. The album was certified gold by the RIAA on April 24, 1990.

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