Biz Markie "Make the Music With Your Mouth, Biz" Select Cuts Print (1986) - Estate Edition - Shot By George Dubose
IMAGE TO BE REVEALED ON APRIL 8 AT AN EXCLUSIVE BIZ MARKIE EXPERIENCE LAUNCH EVENT IN NYC.
ORDER YOURS BEFORE APRIL 8 AND YOU'LL GET AN INVITE TO THE EVENT TO COLLECT IT AND GET IT SIGNED IN PERSON.
Overview:
Your chance to own an original print from one of Biz Markie's earliest sessions, direct from the Biz Markie Estate and legendary hip hop photographer George DuBose.
- Edition: 1 of 20 - Never to be released again.
- Size: 23"x30" (Unframed)
- Anyone who orders the unrevealed print before April 8 will be invited to the exclusive launch party in NYC with the Biz Markie Estate and have their print personally signed by photographer George DuBose (scroll below for more info on the event)
- Each buyer will also become part of the Biz Markie Collector Circle and receive priority access to future archival releases and private presentations.
- Comes with a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity issued by the Biz Markie Estate
About the print:
Biz Markie is widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in hip hop history, and images from his earliest sessions carry high cultural and historical importance.
Released in 1986, Make the Music With Your Mouth, Biz represents the recorded debut of Biz Markie and introduced one of the most original personalities in hip hop to the world. The project established the creative identity that would later define his career, leading to internationally recognized works such as Just a Friend and cementing his place in music history.
The photographs from this session, created by legendary hip hop photographer George DuBose, represent the earliest professional studio portraits of Biz Markie at the beginning of his rise. DuBose is widely known for producing some of the most iconic images in music, including album covers and promotional photography for artists such as Madonna, Eric B. & Rakim, LL Cool J, and the Beastie Boys.
The imagery from the Make the Music With Your Mouth, Biz session captures Biz Markie before mainstream fame, preserving the moment when his visual identity was first formally introduced. These photographs have since become part of the permanent visual canon of hip hop’s formative era.
Because early hip hop photography was rarely preserved, and original negatives were often lost or scattered, surviving archival material from this period is extremely limited. The Biz Markie Estate’s access to the original archive and formal authorization of these images represents one of the only opportunities to acquire estate-sanctioned works from this foundational moment.
Printed using archival pigment inks on museum-grade fine art paper, the scale allows for an immersive viewing experience comparable to major institutional exhibitions.
This work is accompanied by a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity issued by the Biz Markie Estate and represents the definitive presentation of this historic image.
Once placed, no additional works will ever be produced at this size.
A portion of the proceeds from this release support the Biz Markie Just A Friend Foundation and its charitable mission.
About the event:
The Biz Markie Estate will invite a select group of guests to the private unveiling of The Biz Markie Experience, a new living archive dedicated to preserving and celebrating the life, music, and cultural legacy of Biz Markie. The evening will introduce the platform for the first time and reveal the inaugural collection of estate sanctioned works drawn from the earliest moments of Biz Markie’s career.
Guests will have the opportunity to preview and purchase rare archival photography from the historic “Make the Music With Your Mouth, Biz” sessions (shot by George DuBose) and learn about the broader vision behind The Biz Markie Experience. Collectors, collaborators, and friends of the culture will gather for a special night marking the beginning of a new chapter in preserving one of hip hop’s most beloved icons.
Apply to attend the event here.
Discover more about the Biz Markie Experience here
IMPORTANT: Shipping info
Item ships after April 8. Any prints ordered before April 8 can be opted to be collected in person at the NYC event. If you intend to do this please email info@waxpoetics.com so we know to expect you.
Provenance
we are honored to have wax poetics as our exclusive partner on this release
— Tara Hall, Biz Markie's Wife & Lead of The Biz Markie Experience
going through his music, photographs & videos from the beginning of his career has been incredibly meaningful"
— Tara Hall, Biz Markie's Wife & Lead of The Biz Markie Experience
When Biz would give me a hint of an idea, it was up to me to provide the right setting and then let Biz’s humorous acting take over
— George DuBose
biz preserved his legacy & now it's my job to protect his
— Tara Hall, Biz Markie's Wife & Lead of The Biz Markie Experience
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