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DJ Jazzy Jeff on Tour
A pioneer whose crate-digging and beat-making skills remain unparalleled, West Philadelphia's DJ Jazzy Jeff has been one of hip-hop's most celebrated DJs for more than three decades. When Jeffrey Allen Townes was only 10 years old, he embarked on his DJ career, spinning records in his family's basement. His appreciation of the job of a DJ ran so deep, he'd use his time at neighborhood block parties to study how others worked:
In 1985, Jeff paired up with fellow Philadelphian Will Smith to form DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, and together the two hit it big with crossover smashes in the 1980s and ā90s. Earlier singles like "Parents Just Don't Understand" and "Nightmare on My Street" cruised to the top with their combination of slapstick humor and boom-bap beats, with the former song winning the inaugural Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance in 1989. The duo's 1991 jam "Summertime" took a more chilled-out approach, and it became a cookout staple and earned the pair their second Grammy.
DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince split up in the early ā90s, although Townes has reunited with Smith for a handful of reunion shows and collaborations on record. He's also struck out on his own as an in-demand DJ and music mogul, helping nurture his hometown's fertile neo-soul scene and collaborating with fellow hip-hop titans like Big Daddy Kane and Method Man.
Jeff has also taken fans along with him on the road in the online video series Vinyl Destination, which follows him on his travels as he seeks out the best examples of culture around the world. His shrewd study of what makes an entertainer successful has paid off in a slew of ways ā for him and for anyone attending his shows.
Everyone from the radio station were shady about me getting my tickets i won on the radio.. also didnt know i needed a "NEGATIVE" COVID-19 TEST WITHIN 72 HOURS OF CONCERT TO BE ABLE TO GET IN, SO I WASNT LET INSIDE TO SEE MY FAVORITE MC OF ALL-TIME šš„ ~RAKIM~
DJ jazzy Jeff is one of the best DJās ever. Vinyl, no computers. Heās mastered the art of mixing, transitioning and reading the room. Eskimoā¦Omg, he still got it. The man is intelligent, humble, a Great lyricist and still Handsome. Thus was the best time I had in a while, it brought me back to some good times.
I gave it 5 stars āļø Because the show started on time and the show went smoothly and ended so well
It was great listening to the music I grew up with. Especially since I was there in the mist of it!
Jeff once again puts on a great show Wouldāve loved if he went for double the time but canāt complaint about what I saw
Great night with my team and husband. #worldplaydjs #djsneakattack it was lit that I had flash pass. Got to stand right upfront and catch tshirts with shots of grey goose. Priceless. Will be back for Eric B & rakim fo sure. Thank you QUEEN
DJ Jazzy Jeff. DJ Scratch. DJ Koco. This was a great show and I am super glad I made the drive from Maryland to check it out.
Great music. Great people. Fun. Fun. Fun. Took my wife, son and best friend. Loved hearing all the original songs that made break beats for the hip hop nation.
OUTSTANDING!! We had such a good time.. World renowned artist, local celebrity, and rare the opp to an event like this.. Ticket prices $15, no fees, parking included.. OMG!! The event kicked off the holidays being Dec 22nd, great crowd.. Enter, 'DJ Jazzy Jeff'.... WOW, guess you should have been there..
DJ Jazzy Jeff was billed as an active participant. The MC told me that Jeff was going to play, music when I asked him. 6.5 hours after the listed start time, Jazzy Jeff had not played. I left at 1:30 am. The venue was scheduled and confirmed to close at 2:00 am. Had I known that DJ Jazzy Jeff was not going to play, I would have not attended NOR would I have stayed that long on the night of.
This was the 4th time I have seen Jazzy Jeff do his show. This was by far the best one. He and Skillz rocked the house for 3+ hours. The crowd was engaged and going crazy.
I went to the V club with a few friends back in May? to see him dj and beatbox, but he didn't show up until after 1am, and the music was the exact same that was being played all night long. He did the occassional, "Detroit", but did nothing that stood him out from a well-known DJ or an ordinary Joe Bloe playing some beats. The music was the exact same throughout the evening. Absolutely horrible show. V is a nice, small club, but not worth going the extra mile to see "Jazzy Jeff"
