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Jazzy Jeff
Hi guys, how you doing? Hope you¡¯re well. The past week has been absolutely crazy for me. Besides trying to get my dissertation done on time, which I still haven¡¯t finished, I somehow managed to find time to throw a massive party in Cambridge where I study, and guess who I had as my special guest? The one and only DJ Jazzy Jeff! Keep reading and watch my video of Jazzy Jeff on the decks.
The first time I met him was in 2005 when I booked him to play at my club night. That particular night I didn¡¯t really get a chance to talk to him as much I¡¯d liked as my time was limited and also every Tom, Dick and Harry was trying to get a picture with him and with Jeff being one of my idols in the world of DJ¡¯ing, I was definitely a bit star struck. However, this time around I got my act together and actually got a chance to say more than ¡°hi¡¯. The best part is that I got the opportunity to interview the man and all I can say is ¡°what a legend¡±.
Not only is he one of the sickest DJ¡¯s on this planet, he¡¯s also an amazing producer and out of all the people I¡¯ve interviewed on the Hype Show, he has go to be one of the most humble and down to earth guys in the business.I¡¯ve been DJ¡¯ing for about 11 years now and I can honestly say there has not been another DJ that has influenced me more than Jazzy Jeff. Meeting him made me reminisce about the days when I would come home from school and the first thing I¡¯d do is put on the cassette tape of the live performance of DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince in Union Square which appeared on the album "He¡¯s The DJ I¡¯m The Rapper¡±. I couldn¡¯t tell you how many times I played the track over and over again but I didn¡¯t stop until I learnt how to scratch by imitating what Jeff was doing. I know you¡¯re thinking ¡°what a loser¡±, but at least it kept me out of trouble ;)
Jazzy Jeff has continued to represent the true art form of DJ¡¯ing and has managed to stay relevant after being in this business after 20 years. I can¡¯t help but wonder, out of the new generation of up and coming DJ¡¯s, who will still be here in another 20 years time? I guess only time will tell.
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Post your commentHey Kayper, it's Mike. We had a (strictly non-alcoholic) drink in the Avery together the other day. Just watched the JJ video and I have to agree he is unbelievable, I'll need to be there next time! Anyways good luck with the diss, keep up the good stuff...
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Kayper: Great Blog and Great Segment on JJ. Roberto
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Saw Jazzy Jeff as part of his Jazzy Jeff and the Philamonics tour, in 2003 at the Jazz Cafe. He tore the joint up. COLD.
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