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Biz Markie & Jazzy Jeff - Can't Buy Me Love

Wow I don't know what to think of this.. I love the beat and the horns but Biz still sounds like he's rapping in 1987.. That could be a good thing though.. Need to listen to this more.

Nice reviews guys..keep listening :thumbsup:

thank you thank you :wiggle:

I imagine those critics only listened to the album once, hence the poor comments on My Soul Ain't 4 Sale..

Green Lantern would be great.. I don't trust hollywood with these comic book movies though.. If guillermo del toro or christopher nolan was making it then I'd have some faith

If they actually made a new Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince album..would you want it to come out on one of the big labels or indie?

XXL Mag It seems like a lifetime ago that DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince warned us that “Girls Ain’t Nothing but Trouble.” Some 20 years later, the Prince has been crowned Hollywood royalty, while Jeff continues to solidify his icon status as a versatile producer. The Philadelphia jock made his solo debut in 2002 with The Magnificent, whose languorous beats were sometimes too smoothed-out for their own good. But on his second LP, The Return of the Magnificent, Jeff reaffirms his affinity for subtle arrangements, sampled break beats and deft scratches. This time out, Jeff enlists a group of better-known friends and ramps up the production. On “Jeff N Fess,” Jazzy resuscitates Gang Starr’s “Manifest” beat with layers of congas, while Rhymefest crams in witty wordplay (“Even though my neck ain’t icy/The jewels in my head is pricey/The Jews at my label, they like me”). He also updates the classic Substitution break to create “Supa Jean,” a lesson in irresistible feminine swagger by Jean Grae. Jeff proves equally adept at constructing moody hip-hop grooves. Take “The Garden,” which features a solemn Big Daddy Kane reflecting on rap’s fallen heroes, from Jam Master Jay to Big Pun. At times, though, the nostalgia feels overwrought with unnecessary remakes like “Go See the Doctor 2K7,” with Twone Gabz, and “Brand New Funk 2K7,” featuring Peedi Peedi. There are also collaborations that look good on paper but don’t live up to their potential—for instance, Method Man’s undistinguished rhymes on the scratch-heavy “Hold It Down” and Raheem Devaughn’s awkwardly phrased chorus on “My Soul Ain’t for Sale.” Thankfully, those are just minor distractions on an otherwise solid effort. With artists like J-Live (“Practice”) and De La Soul’s Posdnuos (“Let Me Hear U Clap”) stepping up and delivering standout performances, The Return cements Jazzy Jeff as more than just Will Smith’s bespectacled sidekick—he’s a prince among beatsmiths.

yeah theres only 5 reviews up there..come on people write a review it only takes 5 minutes!

hiphopdx Nowadays, it seems like the formula to make a “hot” album is to have a few of the big-name producers on your album: Scott Storch, Kanye, and Swizz Beatz. It’s an interesting formula, as Storch is nothing but a mini-Dre, Kanye only saves the good beats for himself and Common, and Swizz averages about one nice beat a year. Considering that the formula seems to be working less and less (check Game’s sales compared to his first album), why has no one peeped talent elsewhere? One would have to no further than Philly, the hometown of Jeffrey Townes – better known as Jazzy Jeff. Five years since the dope The Magnificent – and only two years removed from the Live 8 performance in Philly with the Fresh Prince himself – the Grammy award-winning producer/DJ is still on his grind. Any questions concerning relevance to hip hop should be immediately answered by who Jeff got on this album. The guest list is stupid nice: Rhymefest, Jean Grae, Big Daddy Kane, Method Man, CL Smooth and more. The album plays through as a bit of a story, with Jazz having to take a long drive. Usually skits detract from an album, but these are just damn funny. Give them a listen, as they’re full of self-deprecating humor. It goes well with the almost modest tone of the album. This album is no pretension; there’s no air of self-importance. The first track, Hip Hop, is a perfect example of this, as Twone Gabz breaks it down over a laid-back musical backdrop: “Now how they gonna say I ain’t real/‘less I’m pulling triggers or gun play/Cuz I ain’t hustlin’ or pushin’ drugs or money?/ I think I’m goin about the music the wrong way/Cuz at the end of the day, guns don’t make beats/Just ‘cuz you’re from the hood, Charlie, don’t make you street.” Let Me Hear U Clap with P.O.S. continues the laid-back vibe over some light piano keys, and Run That Back follows suit, but with Eshon Burgundy and Black Ice spitting harder rhymes. A few tracks ahead is Jeff N Fess, featuring Rhymefest. The beat is tailor-made to fit Rhymefest’s strong mic presence, but it’s essentially the same as Gang Starr’s Manifest (word to J-23). Supa Jean is dope, as Jean Grae portrays the club scene immaculately (even if it is again flipping familiar samples, Potholes In My Lawn & others). Unfortunately, the song is out of place, especially when it’s followed by Big Daddy Kane’s The Garden. The song is a bit of a disappointment, as it conjures up memories of the latter-day, R&B Kane. The beat is too soft, and it’s reminiscent of one of those awkward MTV “All-Star” songs where the message of the song is lost due to how preachy it is. Things get back on track with Hold It Down, which has Method Man spitting some heat: “I wrote a 16 and threw it in a tek/Shootin’ game at these fools now for foolin’ with a vet, yeah/It’s Mr. Mef really now who did you expect?/Another ****-talkin’ emcee with booty on his breath?” The track isn’t overly hard, but much more satisfying than the past few tracks, as it is up-tempo, and the beat knocks a little harder. All I Know is a continues the departure from the first half of the album, as Jazz takes CL Smooth with him out to space with a very “out there” beat. CL’s rhymes complement the beat perfectly, and make it one of the standout cuts on the album. My Soul Ain’t For Sale is a throwaway track, though Come On quickly remedies that. The album closes out with Brand New Funk 2K7, which at first seems like an unnecessary addition until Peedi Peedi rips the track with a silly-ass flow. Overall, The Return of the Magnificent is filled with generally solid rhymes and beats, with flashes of brilliance. If you do like Jeff and refrain from taking yourself too seriously while listening to this, you’ll enjoy it for what it is. Not “backpacker,” not “gangsta,” not “R&B.” Just a collection of some pretty choice cuts.

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ALL HIP HOP The Return Of The Magnificent Artist: DJ Jazzy Jeff Title: The Return Of The Magnificent Rating: 4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by: Danielle Stolich Don’t call it a comeback. As one of the few DJs who can seamlessly transition from mainstream to underground while still remaining relevant today as a producer and turntablist, Grammy winner DJ Jazzy Jeff needs no introduction. Jeff returns with a refreshing soul-influenced album sure to whet the palates of those craving a dose of innovative Hip-Hop. The Return of The Magnificent (BBE/Rapster) picks up where Jeff’s 2001 debut The Magnificent left off. The sound is still heavily influenced by funk, soul and jazz but this time the array of artists are much more impressive. The lineup includes heavy-hitters like Rhymefest, Pos (of De La Soul), Method Man, J-Live, Big Daddy Kane and Peedi Peedi (bka Peedi Crack), all of who do not disappoint on this solid effort. While Jeff’s tracks are undeniably the main attraction, The Return’s strength also lies in the guest appearances. Many of the artists drop verses that remind you of why you copped their past albums in the first place (exemplified by “Hold It Down” featuring Method Man), making this an enjoyable LP from beginning to end. Standouts include J-Live’s smooth ode “Practice”, where the underground favorite spits introspective flows over a funky synth track (peace to Donald Byrd) and “All I Know” where CL Smooth shines over twinkling piano riffs and bass while asserting why he’s “the real Soul Survivor”. Other gems include the Gang Starr channeling “Jeff n Fess” featuring Rhymefest and the old-school-esque “Brand New Funk 2k7” featuring a focused Peedi Crack. Rounding out the LP are laidback grooves such as the seductive “Touch Me with Your Handz” featuring ChinahBlac and the Raheem Devaughn-assisted “My Soul Ain’t For Sale”, both of which satisfy the sophisticated audience but don’t sound out of place among the Hip-Hop tracks. Although the highs outweigh the low moments, The Return still suffers from a few missteps. While the hunger of lesser-known rappers like Twone Gabz (“Hip-Hop”) and Eshon Burgundy & Black Ice (“Run That Back”) is admirable, they don’t spit any memorable material. As a result, they become overshadowed by Jeff’s remarkable production. However, energetic newcomer Kel Spencer breaks this pattern on the head-nodding “The Definition”, where with a slick, witty flow he attempts to show he’s what the game is missing. Overall, DJ Jazzy Jeff serves up a first-rate Hip-Hop album that celebrates the old, the new and today’s music, making it worth copping. As the appetite increases for more meaningful, innovative Hip-Hop, DJ Jazzy Jeff satisfies that hunger with The Return of the Magnificent.

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Jonnys a celebrity now!!

I'm actually glad they dropped that marriage actually.. the Lisa/Will storyline was great the whole season and then the last episode was awful! it didnt even make sense..

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unbelievable

need to be on the blue darkness skin to see it..

finally... episode 16! http://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/multim...dcast_ep016.mp3

This mix includes over 45 tracks and over 70min of music, all bangers. There are remixes, blends, interviews, skits and a couple of rare/official Hiero and Wu-Tang collabs. Imagine the biggest rap group from the East meets the biggest Underground Rap group in the West. Its just astounding to hear tracks with Del and Gza together or ODB and Casual, or Souls of Mischief over a Wu-Tang classic, or whatever, basically its straight bananas, gotta hear for yourself. 01. east-west connection - rza (intro) 02. get the fame - gza 03. feel the crowd - gza (skit) 04. around my block - a-plus, shake da mayor & o.c. 05. chi to ny - raekwon, ghostface & inspectah deck 06. know where we from - gza (skit) 07. killa hills to oaktown flats - rza, opio & pep love 08. life of pain - opio, a-plus & tajai 09. i ain't no joke - opio & method man (skit) 10. bring the reign - method man, tajai & lauryn hill 11. not too alarming - cappadonna, pep love & del 12. round ii - casual & odb 13. fool me twice - a-plus, tajai & odb 14. underground wars - rza & ghostface 15. bent back & cobra clutches - ghostface (skit) 16. killa anthem - masta killa, killa sin, killah priest & ghostface killah 17. listen up - tajai & casual (skit) 18. oakland hitmen - tajai & casual 19. del & wu-tang o.g. track 20. garbage vs hip hop - rza (skit) 21. off the head - inspectah deck & method man 22. on the real - del & odb 23. rap ass nerd - pep love (skit) 24. check ya mate - ghostface, method man, rza, odb & goapele 25. beauty scar - o.c. & tajai 26. close minded - casual (skit) 27. casual & wu-tang o.g. track 28. dont need labels - opio (skit) 29. ice walkers - gza, method man & res 30. go f**k with redman - del (skit) 31. funk doc & mef tical - method man & redman 32. protect ya third eye - del, casual & tajai 33. weed golden rules - method man (skit) 34. how high pt. 3 - method man 7 opio 35. lost ya mind - u-god & z-man 36. different raps - tajai (skit) 37. triumph since 93 - souls of mischief 38. my introduction - gza & odb 39. how to kick it - rza (skit) 40. whatever comes - gza & del 41. how to make cream - raekwon, inspectah deck, method man, toure 42. got cream? - tajai, a-plus 7 method man 43. del & wu-tang o.g. track #2 44. hits & misses - del (skit) 45. nine-three uzi bros. - wu-tang clan 46. final thoughts - method man, tajai, gza, odb & phesto (outro) http://www.sendspace.com/file/c2doz2

FORMAT Magazine DJ Jazzy Jeff - The Return of the Magnificent May 6th, 2007 Reviews > Albums > New Releases — by Chad Morgan DJ Jazzy Jeff - The Return of the Magnificent If you ever needed a reminder of who Jazzy Jeff is, a glance at his track listing will jog your memory fairly quickly. This effort proves no different, with a significant portion of the songs being blessed by A-Listers and hip-hop icons. Not only is this representative of his time in the game, but it also highlights his networking abilities. Respected and seasoned, Jazzy Jeff embodies the Return of the Magnificent title without question. Funky drums and expertly blended content gets you feeling good right off the bat, with no hurdles until well into the CD. Eventually coming across as slightly cliché (backpacker), Jeff isn’t concerned with the hate. Instead, the music is the focus and rightfully so. Noteworthy tunes come from Kardinal Offishall, Jean Grae and the legendary CL Smooth. One of the nicest tracks on the LP is blessed by Raheem DeVaughn, where soulful croons are sprinkled with guitar riffs and banging drums to seamlessly blend 30 years of music into a smooth package. Whether breaking his hip being thrown out of the mansion or touring Asia with Serato, Jeff has been rocking parties since you first tuned into BET. In the words of another wax rat. Get familiar.

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i'll have to get that.. I need that she was so flyy instrumental..so good

well I wouldn't still have this website or be getting a thank you if it wasnt for you guys.. so i'll accept it on behalf of all the dope jjfp fans out there who support no matter what :rockon:

Onion AV Club Kanye West jokingly name-dropped DJ Jazzy Jeff as the Andrew Ridgeley to Will Smith's George Michael, but Jeff has nevertheless earned the respect of underground hip-hop heads as a sought-after producer, DJ, and mini-mogul. Jeff earned accolades for his stellar contribution to BBE's Beat Generation series, The Magnificent. Now comes Return Of The Magnificent (Rapster), the rare sequel that tops its predecessor. Jeff has toned down The Magnificent's heavy R&B and dance elements in favor of straightforward hip-hop, courtesy of promising newcomers like Twone Gabz and Kel Spencer and ringers like J-Live, Rhymefest, Jean Grae, Method Man, C.L. Smooth, and Big Daddy Kane, as well as a non-musical cameo from a certain Oscar-nominated ex-partner of Jeff's. Jeff sustains a seductive, organic retro vibe throughout, and the guest performers all bring their A game. Dynomite! A-