DJ Jazzy Jeff News and Photos

Slum Village: Slum Village To Release New Album In June

Fri, May 17 2013 9:11pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

It's been a long await for any Slum Village fans out there, since they hit us with their acclaimed albums like Fantastic Volumes 1 and 2, and then what was supposed to be their last studio album back in 2010.

Club of the week: Doctor's Orders #250, Scala, London N1

Fri, April 12 2013 6:33pm - Source: The Independent - Music

DJ Jazzy Jeff is a fitting guest as a bona-fide hip-hop legend responsible for classic jam "Summertime" (with Will Smith), and a dynamite DJ with a record box stuffed with golden-age classics, and the glorious funk, soul and jazz records they sample.

The Tin Drums: The TVD First Date

Mon, April 01 2013 2:14pm - Source: The Vinyl District

"My first exposure to vinyl was in my childhood, and it often came at the expense of my parents' record collection getting scratched.

It’s You: The History of a Chicago House Classic

Mon, March 18 2013 2:22pm - Source: LITTLE WHITE EARBUDS

For a native Chicago house fan like me, watching the unfolding spectacular success of FCL's cover version of "It's You," originally by Chicagoan duo E.S.P., has been full of mixed emotions.

Kanye West and Will Smith record ''funky'' track

Fri, February 15 2013 8:42am - Source: Music-News.com

Kanye West has apparently recorded a 'Latin-inspired' track with Will Smith.

Soul Serenade: Bill Withers, “Lovely Day”

Thu, November 15 2012 12:52pm - Source: Pop Dose

This month Sony Legacy has released what amounts to a long overdue re-evaluation of the career of Bill Withers.

The Rebirth Of Mixtape Culture

Wed, September 26 2012 8:39am - Source: ClashMusic.com

With its origins planted firmly in the New York scene of the late-1970s, the hip-hop mixtape has come a long way.

Simeon Viltz & Mulatto Patriot “Hot Day”

Fri, September 14 2012 3:27am - Source: Mixtape Maestro

We gotta be honest, when it comes to seeking out some modern-day hip hip to help bring about and sustain a Friday-night-and-beyond feel-good high, it's the Now!

DJ Jazzy Jeff – Life Colors Mixtape

Mon, August 27 2012 10:16pm - Source: The Smocking Section

In collaboration with LRG and Complex, DJ Jazzy Jeff's taking his talents to the turntables once again for his Life Colors mixtape.

K7 Records Anniversary

Wed, August 22 2012 7:18pm - Source: betterPropoganda

!K7, one of our all-time favorite record labels, is celebrating almost three decades of independent music with a brand new website ( http://www.k7-27.com ) showcasing the full history and timeline of the label as well as interviews and upcoming anniversary events.

London’s Foreign Beggars talk hip-hop hybrids and their forthcoming mau5trap LP

Mon, August 20 2012 7:39am - Source: Beatportal

Orifice Vulgatron, Metropolis, and DJ Nonames, the guys behind Foreign Beggars , aren't ones to mince words.

Fort Frances Gets Fresh on Will Smith’s “Summertime”

Mon, August 13 2012 6:29pm - Source: Cover Me

Taking 90s hip hop songs and doing a current indie cover of it has become a bit of a worn out novelty, especially the acoustic take.

Rap Genius Lines of the Week From Young Jeezy, Alchemist, Skyzoo, Jae Millz

Sat, August 11 2012 2:07pm - Source: The BoomBox

Rap Genius is supplying The BoomBox with the top lyrics of the week and serving a meaning behind the raps in the process.

Steady Flow - Mac Miller

Mon, July 30 2012 8:15am - Source: ClashMusic.com

It goes without saying that the independent route into the industry is probably about as liberating as it gets for a rapper.

Will.i.am Reveals Guests on '#willpower' Album, Collborating With Eva Simons, Mick Jagger

Mon, June 25 2012 2:42pm - Source: The BoomBox

There's little need to hype up a will.i.am interview.

Question In The Form of An Answer: Apollo Brown by Aaron Matthewss

Fri, June 01 2012 10:10am - Source: Passion of the Weiss

Detroit producer Apollo Brown has mastered the art of the sample, supplying soul-blessed bangers for underground royalty like Danny Brown, Has-Lo, Elzhi and Finale. "

Jheri Curl Fridays 45: “Summertime”

Fri, May 25 2012 8:05pm - Source: Pop Dose

In my mind, it's not summer until I play DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince's "Summertime."

The Roots, SXSW: Questlove and Co. Blur Genres, Follow Inspired Bob Mould Set

Sun, March 18 2012 3:05pm - Source: Spinner

With no official duties at SXSW, the Roots came to party Saturday at Mohawk, blowing through 90 booty-rattling minutes of hip-hop, soul, funk, rock 'n' roll -- look, they can do it all, OK?

The iPod Shuffle – DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince’s “Rock The House”

Fri, December 02 2011 1:30am - Source: The Smocking Section

Only an internal email between our staff could lead a Sanford & Son picture being related to the title track from DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince's 1987 debut, Rock The House , a song featuring oft-forgotten group member Ready Rock C. Don't see or hear the relationship?

New coffee-table books provide more than just pretty pictures

Mon, November 14 2011 1:25pm - Source: Rock Star Journalist

We're not too entirely fond of what might be termed "coffee table books" here at Rock Star Journalist - mainly because our coffee table is covered with back issues of Smithsonian and the wife's textbooks.

Eric Roberson 'Skypes' With Son, 'Studies' Tech N9ne

Wed, November 09 2011 11:29pm - Source: The BoomBox

Eric Roberson doesn't believe in writer's block.

The Unremembered ’90s Nostalgia of Mac Miller

Mon, September 26 2011 9:16am - Source: Passion of the Weiss

Evan Nabavian will slap the taste out your mouth if you call him an old soul.

STS: STS Discusses 'The Illustrious,' Managing Strippers, And The Roots

Wed, September 14 2011 10:31am - Source: Prefix Magazine

Sugar Tongue Slim is an artist at the doorway of success.

Will Smith Is Working on a Rap Comeback, Producer Says

Thu, August 18 2011 8:03pm - Source: The BoomBox

Hollywood superstar Will Smith might be going back to his rapper roots, according to La Mar "Mars" Edwards, the prolific producer behind most of the Game 's new LP 'The R.E.D. Album.'

Will Smith Plots Rap Return

Thu, August 18 2011 11:54am - Source: ClashMusic.com

Will Smith is reportedly set to begin work on a new album with producer La Mar 'Mars' Edwards later this year.

Ayah, DJ Jazzy Jeff: 'Back For More' (Mixtape)

Tue, July 12 2011 6:10pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Just in case Zo! and his friends didn't fill your soul/R&B queue for today, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Ayah are here with Back for More. The free mixtape -- it sounds more like an album, really -- features 13 cuts from across the spectrum of soul and R&B. The title-track, for example, stomps with a cool groove and sultry vocals from the Canadian singer while "Forgive Me Love" is a mid-tempo, head-in-the-clouds ballad.

Photosynthesis With D-Nice: A History of Hip-Hop Photography

Fri, June 17 2011 2:07pm - Source: The BoomBox

Derrick Jones has never lost his appreciation for the music he has been a part of since he was a teen.

Album Review: The Lonely Island – Turtleneck & Chain

Thu, May 19 2011 12:21pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

On the surface, it seems a little silly to give a real review to a fake rap album.

Hip-Hop & R&B Community Respond to Japan Earthquake

Fri, March 11 2011 11:05pm - Source: The BoomBox

Many members of the music community have sought to reach out to the people of Japan via social networking platform Twitter, offering their support and prayers just hours after the country was hit with a devastating 8.9 magnitude earthquake.

DJ Jazzy Jeff News

Slum Village: Slum Village To Release New Album In June

Club of the week: Doctor's Orders #250, Scala, London N1

The Tin Drums: The TVD First Date

It’s You: The History of a Chicago House Classic

Kanye West and Will Smith record ''funky'' track

Soul Serenade: Bill Withers, “Lovely Day”

The Rebirth Of Mixtape Culture

Simeon Viltz & Mulatto Patriot “Hot Day”

DJ Jazzy Jeff – Life Colors Mixtape

K7 Records Anniversary

London’s Foreign Beggars talk hip-hop hybrids and their forthcoming mau5trap LP

Fort Frances Gets Fresh on Will Smith’s “Summertime”

Rap Genius Lines of the Week From Young Jeezy, Alchemist, Skyzoo, Jae Millz

Steady Flow - Mac Miller

Will.i.am Reveals Guests on '#willpower' Album, Collborating With Eva Simons, Mick Jagger

Question In The Form of An Answer: Apollo Brown by Aaron Matthewss

Jheri Curl Fridays 45: “Summertime”

The Roots, SXSW: Questlove and Co. Blur Genres, Follow Inspired Bob Mould Set

The iPod Shuffle – DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince’s “Rock The House”

New coffee-table books provide more than just pretty pictures

Eric Roberson 'Skypes' With Son, 'Studies' Tech N9ne

The Unremembered ’90s Nostalgia of Mac Miller

STS: STS Discusses 'The Illustrious,' Managing Strippers, And The Roots

Will Smith Is Working on a Rap Comeback, Producer Says

Will Smith Plots Rap Return

Ayah, DJ Jazzy Jeff: 'Back For More' (Mixtape)

Photosynthesis With D-Nice: A History of Hip-Hop Photography

Album Review: The Lonely Island – Turtleneck & Chain

Hip-Hop & R&B Community Respond to Japan Earthquake

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