Some of the most eclectic trendsetters in the Twin Cities are gearing up for one of the most anticipated annual events; the Walker Art Center\u2019s Avant Garden, Sept. 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The annual fundraiser attracts upwards of 1,000 guests to the Walker; most adorned in garish fashions to match the ambiance that is the Walker. This year\u2019s partygoers will be rocking to the spins hip-hop legend, Biz Markie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the pioneers of hip-hop, Biz Markie extended his career transitioning from a rhymer and beatboxer to a turntable master who is one the most sought-after in the industry. With his biggest hit, 1989\u2019s \u201cJust A Friend,\u201d still a party favorite in clubs, Biz Markie says his style of DJing is just like his style of music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBe prepared for a whole lot of fun and singing along with me,\u201d warned the rapper-turned-DJ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Biz Markie said the reason for his success is because of his love for the music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis isn\u2019t a job for me. This is a hobby. It\u2019s for the culture. I just love to do it,\u201d said Biz Markie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
True hip-hop heads recognize Biz\u2019s skills on the turntables, but still revere him as the Cold Chillin\u2019 rhymer known for such classics as \u201cVapors,\u201d \u201cNobody Beats the Biz,\u201d \u201cPickin\u2019 Boogers,\u201d \u201cGoin\u2019 Off\u201d and \u201cMake the Music with Your Mouth.\u201d Biz said many of those classics make it into his DJ set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI want everybody to join in, singing and having fun.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Along with Biz Markie, Avant Garden features South African-Swiss DJ, Nora En Pure and quirky, yet soulful performer, Har Mar Superstar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n