DJ Jazzy Jeff - Hip Hop Forever 2 (CD)

All Music Guide

You'd be hard pressed to find a ‘Top Ten HipHop DJs of All Time' list that doesn't include DJ Jazzy Jeff. He might have been made famous with his crossover (meaning white moms and 12yearolds dig it) songs with the Fresh Prince, but anyone looking for action knew to skip the pop confectionaries and go directly to the "Live at Union Square" to hear the sound of two fierce and hungry talents, one on the mic and one on the decks, tearing through cuts back when hiphop was a uprising, rather than lording prince of pop music.This first official mix by DJ Jazzy Jeff serves up almost two dozen select choices of early 90's hiphop from East Coast establishment Gang Starr, Tribe Called Quest and Pete Rock along with West Coast luminaries Pharcyde and Cypress Hill while younger craftsmen, including Jaylib and JLive keep things fresh. But beyond the sophisticated yet populist selections, the real excitement comes from Jeff's vintage and masterful scratching, which keeps things hype while the actual ...tempo and volume stays deep in the pocket. With nothing left to prove, Jeff is left to do what he does best, moving heads and feet with two turntables and a stack of records. Let the DJ be the DJ. - Joshua Glazer, All Music Guide Read more Less