Special 2CD edition of Biz Markie's Goin' Off, complete with detailed liner notes, remixes, original 12" versions, demo versions, freestyles, instrumentals, dubs, previously unreleased tracks, video skit versions and "dub-apellas." Goin' Off was Biz's debut album that was released in an era of Boogie Down Beef and "hard" MCs. With hit tracks named "Pickin' Boogers(1)," "Making Music With Your Mouth Biz(2)," "Vapors(3)," and "Biz Is Goin' Off(4)," he quickly outshined many with his playful, down to earth steez. Not to mention he killed the beat box genre with "Making Music..." (wish I could do that). This special edition is for the real-deal collectors and hip hop fanatics. A lot of the added material is ultra-rare (where else are you going to get the "Nobody Beats" demo version?) and unique to this comp. A perfect twist to your next mixtape or show.

reviewed by C'mish