Jazzy Jeff has inspired me to start a new series called ‘Old School Flava In Ya Ear.’ I plan on featuring old and some new school jamz that laid the foundation for movements in music. These are songs that will always be remembered, songs that can stand alone and also be a representation of the artist. Of course, I will start with Craig Mack’s Flava In Ya Ear.
Thanks to my friend and mentor James Andrews, my friends and I got to be a part of DJ Jazzy Jeff and crew as he kicked off his weekend stay in Atlanta, Georgia. Last night (Thursday) was dedicated to him DJing at Luckie Lounge. I really didn’t know the extent of his talent from watching the Fresh Prince, but DJ Jazzy Jeff for all of you who don’t know is one of the best DJs out there! I walked in saying that I only wanted to hear Summertime because that is one my favorite songs by Jazzy Jeff and Will. By the time he got on the 1s and 2s, I forgot all about my song request. He let me go in the DJ booth with him: LEGENDARY MOMENT! I know my friends thought I was crazy because they thought I was texting the whole night. Instead, I was keeping a running list of all the songs he was mixing. Some were just beats that got mixed for 8 counts, others were one-line rhymes, altogether = pure genius. Just to give you a sample of the legendary hits that were in rotation include:
Craig Mack – Flava in ya Ear
Arrested Development - Everyday People
The Fugees – Fu-Gee-La and Killing me Softly
Snoop Dogg – Gin and Juice
Snoop Dogg ft. Dr. Dre – The Next Episode
Kanye West – Gold Digger
The Emotions – Best of My Love
Eric B and Rakim – I Know You Got Soul
Art of Noise – Moments in Love
Justin Timberlake ft. Clipse – Like I Love You
Lil Wayne – A Millie
Al B. Sure! – Off on Your Own Girl
SWV – I’m So Into You
Soul II Soul – Back To Life
Boyz II Men – Motown Philly
He is one to support. Bump downloading. Fans of Jeff need to go BUY his albums! Between his solo efforts and his work with Will, there are at least 15 albums that have been released. I know I’m about to go buy a few to educate myself!