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Cormega Hails DJ Jazzy Jeff As One The Greats
Cormega, a veteran voice in Hip-Hop culture, took to Instagram to praise the talents and contributions of DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Rock The Park DC WKNDR 2022 Takes Over Downtown Washington This Weekend
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: BID Rock The Park DC WKNDR 2022 will take over the downtown section of Washington, D.C. for an event full of high-powered grooves from a pair of legends in the DJ space. On Saturday (Oct. 8), revelers will be treated to the sounds of headliner Kenny Dope along with a number of other acts, and Sunday (Oc.t 9), the jams continue with DJ Jazzy Jeff on the wheels. Now in its second year, Rock The Park DC, in conjunction with DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID), will welcome the aforementioned Kenny Dope and DJ Jazzy Jeff, adding to a stacked lineup of talent set to entertain the masses. Joining Kenny Dope on Saturday will be locals DJ Geena Marie out of Silver Spring, Md., and Go-Go group TOB Band out of Washington. Charlie Clap, out of New York Ci...
DJ Jazzy Jeff Defends Will Smith Oscar Slap In Blunt Fashion
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Louis / Getty While much of the world has moved on from the shocking moment, the Will Smith Oscars slap heard around the world is still on the minds of some. Chiming in with his own thoughts is the former Fresh Prince’s partner DJ Jazzy Jeff, who defended his friend in a very blunt fashion. DJ Jazzy Jeff was a recent guest for Chicago label Closed Sessions’ Legends Conversation series, and the unavoidable focus on Smith laying hands upon Oscars host Chris Rock was put forth. The Philadelphia DJ didn’t labor too much over his point and got right to the bottom of it. “Don’t get it twisted that it was something he was proud of. It was a lapse in judgment, you know?” Jazzy Jeff said. “I think the thing that I’ve realized is I don’t know too many people...
DJ Mick Teams Up with Son To Launch Children’s Book
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Noam Galai / Getty DJ Mick may be known in the industry for his skills on the 1s and 2s, but the pandemic has him flexing a different skill–writing. The highly sought-after DJ‘s newfound talent for writing came about after he took time off during quarantine. During that time, he decided to collaborate with his toddler son, Myles Xavier Batyske, to create an ‘ABC’ book that pays homage to fellow DJs and the Hip-Hop community. Related Stories D is for DJ is Mick’s new children’s book that teaches kids the history of DJing while developing their reading skills. Made in collaboration with Brooklyn-based children’s brand We Are Little Giants, the matte hardcover features his son as the cover, with iconic heavy hitters from DJ Khaled, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Pr...
The 35 Best Videos of the Last 35 Years
SPIN launched in the peak MTV era, when an innovative — or even just salacious — music video could make or break an artist. Thirty five years later, YouTube is an obligatory part of any promotional push, but no one’s counting on a mind-blowing clip to sell a record. (The views do often matter — just not always the creativity.) A sizable chunk of the best videos came out during the ‘90s alternative bloom, when directors like Spike Jonze, Michel Gondry and Hype Williams experimented with the style and substance of this malleable medium. But the format hasn’t died with MTV: artists like Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar and Miley Cyrus all made this list for a reason — and it wasn’t to meet a decade quota. Here are the top 35 from the last 35. Ready or not, here we go again. – Ryan Reed 3...
For The Culture: Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff Tour ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Mansion
Source: Al Pereira / Getty Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff took a tour of the mansion featured on the legendary sit-com show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and it’s a far cry from how it was portrayed when it first debuted in our livingrooms 30 years ago. The video clip shows to the two hip-hop legends standing in front of the white doorway Jazzy Jeff was frequently thrown out of by Uncle Phil (first things first, R.I.P.) throughout the show’s series. However, when they walked into the home, the decor couldn’t be further away from the posh white-and-beige livingroom set that fans have come to know. Instead, it’s reminiscent of the poolhouse Will and Carlton shared when they moved out of the main residence on the show. [embedded content] The pad is decorated with graffiti ...
