Weekend Warrior

Hip-Hop · 2003 · 18 tracks

Weekend Warrior

A joyous, unpolished return to form from the Clown Prince of Hip-Hop. Sample-heavy boom bap paired with off-key singing and charismatic storytelling.

November 18, 2003 · Tommy Boy

Weekend Warrior is the sound of a legend who has absolutely nothing left to prove and is having the time of his life because of it. Released in 2003, a time when hip-hop was increasingly defined by high-gloss production and bling aesthetics, Biz Markie opted instead for a record that feels like a warm hug from the old school. It is unpretentious, deeply funny, and unapologetically human. When Biz breaks into his trademark off-key singing, it isn't a mistake; it's an invitation for the listener to stop taking themselves so seriously and join the party.

Tracklist · 18 Tracks

01

Intro

0:29

02

Tear Shit Up

4:26

03

Chinese Food

4:41

04

Let Me See You Bounce

3:36

05

Like a Dream

3:50

06

Biz Clownin’

0:53

07

Throw Back

3:15

08

Friends

3:46

09

Do Your Thang

3:45

10

Country

1:03

11

Turn Back the Hands of Time

4:08

12

Games

4:14

13

Not a Freak

4:00

14

Party to the Break‐a‐Day

3:59

15

Beatbox

0:33

16

For the DJ’z

4:15

17

Get Down

4:21

18

Ei Ya

4:13

Moments Worth Listening For

The moment the beat drops on 'Tear It Up,' blending a classic breakbeat with Biz's signature gravelly delivery.

The endearing, intentionally pitch-imperfect singing on the hook of 'Friends,' reminding listeners of his 'Just a Friend' peak.

A mid-track skit where Biz's personality outshines the production, capturing the feeling of a live radio broadcast.

Where This Album Departs

How does Weekend Warrior sound next to the rest of Biz Markie's catalogue?

This album stays in step with the catalogue across the board — no axis departs enough to be worth its own note. Hover the dots to see where each one sits.

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