Ale Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 “The problem is he's probably the biggest movie star on the planet. Being in that position, it doesn't make for a lot of time for music.” Before Will Smith was regarded as being a hit-maker for the box office, the actor was known as the Fresh Prince and made noise, alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff, on the music side. Together, the duo were able to heat up music and put Philadelphia on the map. The Philly scene now includes the likes of Beanie Sigel, Gillie the Kid, Cassidy and others that are complete opposites of the Fresh Prince, but they will always be recognized as the first to do it and watch it blow up in the mainstream. Although their career choices have gone in two different directions, Jeff maintains that the relationship between the two hasn't been shaken in all of these years. During promotion for the recently released video game, DJ Hero, Jeff speaks on how everything has essentially fallen in place for the two. “People don't realize about my relationship with Will is [that] this is exactly what we planned on doing. That's one of the things that we talk about more than anything. I remember when Will and I first got together, we kinda had a dream session and he was like, ‘You know what, I wanna do movies' and I was like, ‘Wow, I wanna do music' and I was like maybe I can do music for your movies.” He added how the movie industry has been a factor as to why the two haven't been able to link up again musically, although they have made constant attempts. “I think that a lot of the movie people hate when I come around because they know that I'm going to try to twist his arm to do some music. It's hard. He really wants to do it, but being one of the biggest movie stars on the planet, we'll talk about ‘Oh man, we wanna do this tour and go here' and then he'll call me and say ‘Hey, guess what? I was nominated for an Oscar. It's kinda like, ehh so much for the tour.” Whatever the case may be, the DJ states that the two still have moments where they are in awe of where their careers have gone since the days of “Summertime”, but through it all, they have continued to remain level-headed to one another as friends and have sat in anticipation for the day where they can finally make their return. http://hiphopwired.com/14827/jazzy-jeff-speaks-on-reunion-with-fresh-prince/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romano338 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Here is the video (and the full interview) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigted Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Nice interview there, Will hasn't been making much movies lately though so I think there's more hope for a JJFP reunion to happen soon enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romano338 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 For me this is not a hope, this is the contrary ! Will took a few months off. So, now, he wil probably do a series of movie ! Like 1 per year, for maybe 4-5 years, or more ! This is why I'm a little bit worried ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Julie Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Is this recent? its something thats hes saying he really wants to do it, but thats what we've been hearing for the last 4 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpinJack AJ Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 It is recent...they mentioned DJ Hero which just came out. There are no nails in the JJ+FP coffin. I hope everyone is still visiting this board when they come back so I can say "I told ya so!!" :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Willie Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 This sounds more promising that anything we've heard, as AJ said, its recent because its an interview during DJ hero promo. Its nice to know its still fresh in their minds. It'll happen one day, I have faith. There are no nails in the JJ+FP coffin. I hope everyone is still visiting this board when they come back so I can say "I told ya so!!" :) Same as that, haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefCEM Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 nah, i guess i have to be the pessimistic one in here. i just don't think we'll ever see a JJFP collabo ever again. look at jeffs head, his hair are falling off! they should've done a JJFP reunion album for their 20th anniversary. i don't wanna see a 50 year old man making a "fresh prince" return with his old pal. this is all so sad. they couldn't manage to make a reunion album in almost 20 years, so how can it be, after this success and demand that people have for Will's movies, that they're going to reunite in the near future? and don't forget about Will's lil "reality check" boy. nah it's way too late and besides that i'm sure we will only see a few gigs here and there. you too know how fast Will gave up on music when he got to know about the offer for The Pursiut of Happiness. Just before that it was all about making music and touring around the world for the next 8 months, his passion for his first love and so on... i think it's just one of those nice trips down memory lane, some sort of flashback which keeps you more and more motivated. it's just all talk for me now. they did He's the DJ in two weeks and can't reunite for a new album? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Simon Lerkot Berglind Posted November 10, 2009 Members Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I dont think they'll be making any new records but touring? Hell yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant1 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 (edited) I don't care what anybody says i believe there will be a new album and a tour it's just a matter of time.. it's good to here whenever they get together they talk about music i'll be happy with just one more album and a tour. Edited November 10, 2009 by ant1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon20 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Jeff wants it but obviously Will doesn't feel the same way as Jeff. Time is just an excuse especially when you take nearly a year off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romano338 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 I think Will really want it. He would not say to Jeff that he want, if he not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jin Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 The good thing the news has created some kind of buzz, but in general I don't believe in a reunion. Both are too old now, I think we can be happy when they work on a soundtrack together. http://rapradar.com/2009/11/08/jazzy-jeff-speaks-on-fresh-prince-reunion-plans/ http://hiphopwired.com/14827/jazzy-jeff-speaks-on-reunion-with-fresh-prince/ http://www.union-street.de/artist/will-smith/news/jazzy-jeff-spricht-ber-eine-reunion-mit-fresh-prince http://vodpod.com/watch/2485019-jazzy-jeff-speaks-on-fresh-prince-reunion-plans http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/music/2009/11/09/blame-hollywood-for-no-dj-jazzy-jeff-the-fresh-prince-reunion/ http://ilovepwnage.com/video.php?v=MjIxNw== Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fresh_from_sofia Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 "too old" thats bulls!!!s , 2008 i was on a rap concert of 49 years old man and 50 years old and its was the sickest(PE) !! Kurtis Blow was here and it was hella dope soo "too old" that aint woking , like someone else would say "c'mon son !" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turntable Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 if there will be another rap record from will, it will be a will smith record with some beats from jazzy. i'm pretty sure we will never see a jjfp album again, a tour maybe, but not a album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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