prefix (Free subscription) | 09/29/2008
Last week, the top five of VH1’s 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs was released by Miss Info, now Stereogum’s got the full list. Despite my hopes, Midnight Marauders and Paul’s Boutique ...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 09/23/2008
There is nothing more Philly than booming music by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince and the city skyline as the backdrop.
Spinner.com (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
Filed under: Rock Almanac Spinner.com : On This Date in 1990: 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Air,' starring Will Smith of hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, makes its television debut.The Almanac Advises for September 10: "Being an exclusive community in Los Angeles and not an... Read more
The Smoking Section (Free subscription) | 08/24/2008
The release notes tell the story of this one… Classic single from DJ Jazzy Jeff on which he cuts up the following records: Marvin Gaye - “T Plays It Cool”, Donald Byrd - “Change (Makes You Want To Hustle”, Bob James “Westchester Lady”, Bobbi Humphrey - “Harlem River Drive” and Grover Washington Jr.’s -”Mister Magic”. On [...] ShareThis
The Jose Vilson (Free subscription) | 08/05/2008
Someone recently thought aloud, “Why am I on Twitter?!” (actually a little more … terse) So without further adieu, my top 5 reasons: 1. The 140 Character Challenge: In Twitter, you’re only allowed to use 140 characters to express your thoughts, announcements, desires, and visions. As a writer, I first thought it’d hurt my creative process since [...]
Black Voices Blogs (Free subscription) | 07/25/2008
Filed under: Entertainment Newswire Black Voices Blogs : ... Read more
Gossip Thug - GossipThug.com (Free subscription) | 07/18/2008
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo , A-Rod DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince were right: girls ain't nothin' but trouble.Since the women in his life bring him constant drama, Alex Rodriguez went for a guys' night out with a few pals in Manhattan last night. So next time a girl gives you the... Permalink
TMZ (Free subscription) | 07/18/2008
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo , A-Rod DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince were right: girls ain't nothin' but trouble.Since the women in his life bring him constant drama, Alex Rodriguez went for a guys' night out with a few pals in Manhattan last night. So next time a girl gives you the... Permalink
Accidental Sexiness (Free subscription) | 07/05/2008
DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince were back together for a special performance to promote Will Smith’s new movie Hancock. I am disappointed they didn’t play “Parents just don’t understand!” more about "Fresh Prince and Jazzy Jeff reunite", posted with vodpod [...]
connecting*the*dots (Free subscription) | 07/02/2008
The Wackness It’s the summer of 1994 and the streets of New York are pulsing with hip-hop and wafting with the sweet aroma of marijuana — but change is in the air. The newly inaugurated mayor, Rudy Giuliani, is beginning to implement his anti-fun initiatives against “crimes” like noisy portable radios, graffiti and public drunkenness. Set [...]
Soulfull Vibes (Free subscription) | 07/02/2008
Although Will Smith now spends his time hanging with A-list pals like Tom Cruise and David Beckham, he certainly hasn’t forgotten that it was his role on The Fresh Prince of... Visit Soulfull Vibes for more information
Vh1 Blog (Free subscription) | 07/01/2008
Although Will Smith now spends his time hanging with A-list pals like Tom Cruise and David Beckham, he certainly hasn’t forgotten that it was his role on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air that got him his start. The Fresh Prince himself, in fact, reunited with DJ Jazzy Jeff for a special performance at the [...]
Rotten Tomatoes (Free subscription) | 07/01/2008
New York City, circa 1994: it's a summer of hip-hop, girls, dope, and dealing for college-bound teenager Luke. Watch an exclusive alternate teaser for Sony Pictures Classics' The Wackness, starring Josh Peck, Olivia Thirlby, and Ben Kingsley.
Take 40 (Free subscription) | 06/24/2008
Will Smith has said he'll be putting his music career on the back burner for a few years while he focuses on acting.
The BN Village (Free subscription) | 06/12/2008
Black (Hip-Hop) Music Month Timeline: '88 - '91 By La'Juanda Knight & Boudreaux 1988 marked the year that Hip-Hop took center stage. With the help of Yo! MTV Raps it became more than an underground fad and quickly moved onto becoming a worldwide phenomenon. It was the year that the parental advisory sticker opened the door to raps freedom of speech. It also marked the emergence of Hip-Hop into mainstream...
