The deal includes name, image and likeness rights<\/p>\n
Downtown Music Publishing<\/strong> has signed a new deal to represent the catalog of hip-hop pioneer Biz Markie<\/strong>, including representation of the late rapper\u2019s name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights, alongside publishing administration and sync licensing.<\/p>\n Biz Markie \u2013 real name Marcel Hall <\/strong>\u2013 is best known for the 1989 hit \u201cJust a Friend.\u201d<\/p>\n His music has been sampled more than 1,500 times by artists including Wu-Tang Clan<\/strong> and the Rolling Stones<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Prior to his death in 2021 he collaborated with Jay-Z<\/strong>, Nas<\/strong>, the Beastie Boys<\/strong>, Big Daddy Kane<\/strong>, and more.<\/p>\n The Downtown deal arrives on the 40th anniversary of his 1986 debut EP, Make the Music With Your Mouth, Biz<\/em>.<\/p>\n Biz Markie\u2019s catalog and associated rights are managed under the direction of his widow Tara Hall<\/strong>, who is also executor of the estate.<\/p>\n Recorded music assets are managed through Revilo Records<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Distribution and catalog services are provided in partnership with Rhino Entertainment<\/strong> and Warner Music Group<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Publishing interests are represented through Surrey Lane Publishing<\/strong> and administered by Downtown Music Publishing.<\/p>\n The Biz Markie Experience<\/strong> (the recently-launched living archive dedicated to his life and work) oversees NIL rights, intellectual property, and experiential initiatives, with administration handled by Downtown Music Publishing.<\/p>\n Jedd Katrancha<\/strong>, Chief Creative Officer, Downtown Music Publishing: \u201cBiz Markie was a truly original producer, performer, and cultural force. We\u2019re honored to be entrusted with preserving and amplifying his legacy.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Downtown Music Publishing has signed a deal to represent the catalog, sync licensing, and NIL rights of late hip-hop pioneer Biz Markie.","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":5682,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_location_hash":"","csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[519],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5681","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-marketing-brand","cs-entry","cs-video-wrap"],"yoast_head":"\n