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Jazzy Jeff Drops A Magnificent Record

Author: TranZfusion
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Pioneering, legendary DJ and Producer; DJ Jazzy Jeff needs little introduction.... His recording career started in '86 to mass applause (alongside rapper partner The Fresh Prince aka Will Smith) he's released 5 critically acclaimed albums, sold 14 million records, won 3 Grammys, 3 American Music Awards, scored a number 1 single in the UK, Europe and Asia and that was just by '91! Jeff's production and DJ expertise have lead him to work with and produce for a wide selection of stars from Eminem to Michael Jackson to Jill Scott, he's even ventured into the world of animation collaborating with Matt Groaning for a Simpsons melody!

In 2002 Jeff released his highly anticipated solo album 'The Magnificent' (which featured the likes of Jill Scott, Shaun Stockman from Boyz II Men, Freddie Foxxx, J-Live & -uestlove from The Roots) to critical acclaim. Several world tours and numerous production credits later Jeff; the magnificent returns with his highly anticipated follow up, appropriately titled 'The Return Of The Magnificent'! 'The Return Of The Magnificent' see's Jeff at his best, said to have produced this album as if it were his last, he's enlisted a wish list of vocalist and MCs. The album boast an amazing cast of stars from Method Man (Wu Tang Clan), Rhymefest (Kanye West's prodigy), Big Daddy Kane, CL Smooth, Raheem DeVaughn to Pos of De La Soul and Jean Grae. All regarded as undisputed heavyweights of the scene, these professionals present unforgettable performances to match the immense quality of Jeff's signature sound and production.

'The Return Of The Magnificent' is an album filled with singles and certain hits, the first track to be lifted off the LP is "Jeff n Fess" which features Chicago MC Rhymefest (signed to Mark Ronson's Allido Records and is notorious for co-writing Kanye West's Grammy award winning "Jesus Walks" single) followed by "Super Jean" featuring the indescribable Jean Grae and "Hold It Down" featuring none other then the Wu Tang Clan's Method Man.

DJ Jazzy Jeff's 'The Return Of The Magnificent' is filled with superiority and soul, it's destined to be one of the best hip hop albums ever.
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