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  1. Yeah I read this interview today....great interview and I'm glad he cleared out that rumor!
  2. Here's the article: November date for Jazzy & Will By BECI WOOD May 25, 2007 IT'S the news we've all been waiting for. After pleas from fans around the world, The Sun can confirm that DJ JAZZY JEFF and THE FRESH PRINCE will make a comeback in November. Last year sources told Bizarre that Jazzy and best pal WILL SMITH were discussing a possible reunion. But now, in his own words, Jazzy says the pair will dust off their bling to make a new album in November. In an exclusive interview, he said: "We've been asked so many times by fans but now Will really wants to do it. "We talk about it all the time but recently he came up to me and said he was very serious about it and wants to do something very soon. "It's just a case of finding the time. We're both so busy. You know, I'm on tour and he's making movies this summer. "He's the biggest superstar in the world now. We're aiming for November." The twosome first hit the scene in 1985 with Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble and since then have gone on to sell over 10 million records worldwide with hits such as Boom! Shake The Room. The dynamic duo have also won three Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards, two NAACP Awards, two Soul Train Music Awards, as well as an MTV Music Award. While DJ Jazzy turned to a solo career and producing - his new album Jazzy The Return Of The Magnificent is out in shops now - Will has gone on to movie superstardom, picking up an Oscar nomination for recent hit The Pursuit Of Happyness. But while Jazzy appreciates Will's amazing talent, he says he's not some keen on some of his flicks. "I don't like his slushy films - and I tell him that," he quipped. "I do prefer his bad movies. I knew from the beginning he'd grown into this massive star." Jazzy added that Will returns the support by going to his gigs. "Obviously he's very busy but if he has the time Will will come to a concert. He says he enjoys my stuff. "I enjoy my music now more than I did ten years ago. "My new album is turning out to be the best record I have ever done. "I've hooked up with artists such as METHOD MAN (Wu Tang Clan), RHYMEFEST (Kanye West’s prodigy), BIG DADDY KANE, CL SMOOTH, RAHEEM DeVAUGHN, POS OF DE LA SOUL and JEAN GRAE." But, being on the wrong side of 40 I wondered if his desire and commitment to the music industry is beginnning to wane? "Not at all," he said. "I don't think I'll ever tire of touring. I was recently in the UK and had a great time. "There are so many different music lovers. I'm also hoping to do some festivals this summer too." He added: "I love the hip hop scene. Dizzie Rascal is great. I also think Ti and Roots Manoeuvre are fantastic. "If the United States wasn't as fickle as it is a lot of those acts would do well over there. It's a shame." Jazzy’s new album The Return Of The Magnificent is out now. _______________________________________________________________________________ I doubt this is real tho! :sipread:
  3. Nas, Kanye West, Rakim & KRS ONE - Classic
  4. I saw it yesterday....I had seen the first one but not the second one...might have to go out and buy it! I liked the third one...I just thought it was a lil long....but the special efx were great...and Jonny Depp is so funny!
  5. Yeah, I wonder when they are going to release season 5 and 6! Just two more seasons and we have the whole show on DVD...what the hell are they waiting for?!!
  6. DJ Jazzy Jeff :: The Return of the Magnificent :: BBE Records/Rapster as reviewed by Arthur Gailes "I got this rental car, and all it got is the radio, so you know I'ma hate that." From the moment Jazzy Jeff says that on "Skit 1", it's assumed that "The Return of the Magnificent" will be taking a raw, back to the basics, underground approach. Not that that will surprise anybody familiar with Jeff's solo work. Most well known for his group work with Will Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff has since moved deep into Philly's underground scene, producing great beats for himself and others. Like his last album, "The Magnificent," this album is produced entirely by Jazzy Jeff, with a host of established names, and just as many unknowns. Like that album, Jeff's production contains a fairly large range vibes, influences, and tempos. It's mostly smooth and mostly hip hop, but he flips around with some very raw, stripped down beats ("The Definition") and some more lush ones ("Run That Back"). He even delves into R&B with "My Soul Ain't for Sale" featuring Raheem DeVaughn and "Touch Me With Your Hands," although the latter is the album's only misstep. "The Return of The Magnificent" is the rare modern hip hop album that melds rapping, DJ cuts, and melodies efficiently, probably its biggest draw. Nearly every track gives him a chance to display his scratching technique, but in never feels forced, or takes away from the music. He can play the background of the hook on the upbeat "Hold it Down" featuring Method Man, or he can create it on "Let Me Hear U Clap" featuring Pos from De La Soul, or he can step back completely. He moves effortlessly between more and less active roles without causing a break in the music of the album, which gives it a very united feeling. The beats are mostly slow and smooth, and mostly dominated by piano notes. Jeff doesn't operate entirely within this blueprint; the Latin-touched "Jeff n' Fess" (featuring Rhymefest) and the funky "What's Wrong with Him" (featuring Raheem DeVaughn) both break from his usual format effectively. The latter might be the best beat on the album, based entirely on drums and bass rhythms. He has a few other departures, which mostly work well, but Jeff's beats are usually at their best when staying within the low-key, piano-based blueprint. Jazzy Jeff's production is almost always good, and sometimes even great. It's very consistent, which places the onus on the rappers to interact with him as well as possible. For the most part, they do well. Some big underground names show up here, more than on "The Magnificent." Jean Grae, Method Man, J-Live, Rhymefest and Black Ice all come up big for him. A couple of big old school names show up here as well: Big Daddy Kane on "The Garden," and C.L. Smooth on "All I Know," and they freak two of Jeff's best, smoothest beats: Big Daddy Kane, "The Garden": "Reflecting on the game, kid, I have to say Much love to the one, Jam Master Jay A loss that hit the world of hip hop like John Lennon Chapter out of life that prevailed the wrong ending Steal from the Notorious, hearts is shifting The streets started looking like we miss a part of Brooklyn A disappointing flavor that we tasted before But the spot lay secure for the late Shakur..." C.L. Smooth, "All I Know": "I'm just an ordinary man, with an unordinary lifestyle Seemed early I would live as a child I was conceived a mistake But through God is really all it take For me to be born and make the earth shake This was raised from the bottom So before them plain clothes got him Soak up the four square mouths to pop 'em It's me in the flesh, here to put the rumors to rest And let you celebrate hip hop's best" The basic concept of this album is that Jazzy Jeff is going on a road trip with only the radio in his car, and this is what he hears. There are a few short skits that chronicle this which are mostly amusing, and he ends up declaring that "maybe there's hope after all." If this were to make the radio, it would mark a complete shift in modern tastes, but it would also mark a very good one. "The Return of The Magnificent" is one of the most smoothly produced albums in the past few years, and a more than worthy pickup for even the most casual Rap fan. Music Vibes: 9 of 10 Lyric Vibes: 7.5 of 10 TOTAL Vibes: 8 of 10 source: rapreviews.com
  7. Not getting my hopes up....it would be dope tho! Let's wait and see!
  8. Belgium is holding it down! :gettinjiggywitit: Great news!!! Hope he keeps rising!! Can't wait for this album man!
  9. Happy 4 you man! Congratz!
  10. Voted again...If everyone on this board votes a couple times a day Will could win this award!
  11. That hiphopdx article is definitely about the old rumour because I read it about a week ago!
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