Busy Bee
David James Parker, known as Busy Bee, is an American rapper born on October 26,
1962, in New York City. He began his career in 1977 and has worked with hip-hop
pioneers such as Melle Mel and Afrika Bambaataa. Busy Bee's early breakthrough
came through MC rap battles, where he gained a large following for his comedic
rhymes. In 1985, he won the New Music Seminar's MC World Supremacy Belt. His
debut album Running Thangs was released in 1988 under Strong City/Uni/MCA
Records, peaking at Number 48 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Notable
singles include "School Days" (1981) and ...
