JumpinJack AJ Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Yeah, when i read that this morning i waz 2 rushed 2 say that...but i agree. I think "My Soul Ain't 4 Sale" is maybe my favorite song off the album....until the good version of "Brand New Funk 2K7" is released that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Hero1 Posted May 13, 2007 Author Admin Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 I imagine those critics only listened to the album once, hence the poor comments on My Soul Ain't 4 Sale.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevTastic Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Slightly Understandable then. I liked My Soul Ain't For Sale on first listen, now i love it. Definately a grower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan 4ever Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevTastic Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Was a smart review that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fresh Prince of Amsterdam Posted July 23, 2007 Members Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 I love this album; Run That Back, The Garden, She Was So Flyy and Hold It Down are fantastic songs, and the other songs are also verry good! :jazzy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest_Jin_* Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 Jeff just dropped another classic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romano338 Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 (edited) I have a question about "Go See The Doctor", especially the end of the song (the skit) I'd like to know what Will & Jeff are saying in this extract : http://blog.kokoom.com/uploads/r/Romano338/235235.wav The only part I can clearly understand is "Where you at?". I posted that on 2 english forums, and the suggestions are really diversified : "- Where you at? - ??? - Ok You still feel me? - You're a legend" (I'm sure it's not that) "- Where you at? - ??? - Ok You still filming? - Yeah, I Am Legend" (someone suggest me "You still filming", and I added "Yeah I Am Legend", cause I think I hear "legend", and the song is from 2007, like the movie's filming) "- Where you at? - I'm still on the other side. - Ok, still affermative? - Yeah, major" (I'm pretty sure it's not that) And what I personally think : "- Where you at? - I'm still on the other side. (or "On the other side") - Ok You still filming? - Yeah, I Am Legend" (the "other side" part is not sure, cause Jeff is at Philly or Atlanta (cf : what he is saying before in the song), and I Am Legend is in New York, so it is on the same side. But maybe Will is at L.A., and not exactly filming I Am Legend ?) Can anybody help me please ? PS : maybe I will ask some help for an other moment of the song later ! Thanks Edited July 25, 2009 by Romano338 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Brakes Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 This is what is said: WILL Schnazzaline JEFF What's up man? WILL Just a match and a little bit of gasoline JEFF What’s up with you? WILL What’s going on man? JEFF Where you at? WILL Err. On the set JEFF Oh ok. You still filming? WILL Yeah. Legend JEFF Oh ok. Let me ask you a question. Man I’ve been riding, I’m on my way down to Atlanta just thinking about this. But um... do people...ever...ask you...where’s Jazzy Jeff at? WILL What you mean? JEFF You know like when people..people see me on the street. They be like “you Jazzy Jeff ah man, you know where’s Will Smith at?” Like, I’m just curious like do people ever say “Hey Will, where’s Jazzy Jeff at?” WILL Errrmm....uh ah...I mean...nah JEFF Like...never? WILL I mean like...let me see...uh ah JEFF Hmmm. WILL Yeah like.. Like pretty much...like nah JEFF Cool...ummmm....alight well ummmm I am... WILL I mean, I mean sometimes you know they’ll say you “Yo yo where’s Carlton” JEFF Hmmm WILL You know something like, most of the time like certain people say “Hey where’s Jada?” You know stuff like that. Now with errr The Pursuit of Happyness like people be like “Where’s Jaden? Where’s your son?” I love that JEFF Ok...Alright man, you know, I was just reaching out. Just finding out you know how, how how everything's going WILL So you driving? JEFF Yeah yeah, I’m I’m driving. I’m just going.. You know get back. Listen to some music and all that. So ummm..you know I’m a holla at you next week. You know make sure everything's cool WILL Alright...we straight? JEFF Yeah I’m good...I’m good...cool WILL Why you sound funny? JEFF Nah I’m I’m alright man. You know, I can dig it. But ummmm... so...I’m a holla at you you know I’m a call you next week. I may try to come up there WILL Alright I’ll be there man JEFF Alright man WILL Nothing but love baby JEFF Alright man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romano338 Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Wow thanks man ! Just a little thing : is it really "Schnazzaline" ? I thought it was "No vaseline", like in Ice Cube song. And what does ""Schnazzaline" means plese ? Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Brakes Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Yeah it is! Will says "Schnazzaline....just a match and a little bit of gasoline" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romano338 Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Ok, thanks ! PS : somebody knows what it means ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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