According to Blackfilm.com, David Banner has recently been cast for the role of Biz Markie in the upcoming indie film The Vapors, about legendary rap collective, The Juice Crew. Banner will join singer Keke Palmer playing the role of Roxanne Shante; Academy Award winner Cuba Gooding Jr. playing Marley Marl; Jackie Long as Big Daddy Kane; Evan Ross as MC Shan; and Idris Elba as Fly Ty.
For some of the younger readers out there who may not know what The Juice Crew is, it was gang of talented MCs spearheaded by producer Marley Marl. “The Symphony,” which featured Masta Ace, Kool G. Rap, Big Daddy Kane and Craig G, is one of their most well-known cuts. Additionally, in the 80s, MC Shan engaged in a legendary battle with a then-unknown KRS-One over Shan’s song “The Bridge,” where he alleged hip-hop had started in Queens.
Filming of The Vapors is set to begin in January of ‘08 and Furqaan Clover is on board to direct. Marley, Roxanne, and Big Daddy Kane have all been tapped as executive producers of the film. suckerfree
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