DJ Jazzy Jeff Speaks On Bel-Air Beginnings, Culture, Covid + More

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[@MontegaDunn]

I remember being at a friends pool party in Delaware, and then Jazzy Jeff walked to the back yard. He actually lived next door. I told him I make beats and he was kind enough to show me his studio set up. Dope moment.

[@ParisTheGreat]

Nigga you old af 😂

[@stacyr4768]

@@ParisTheGreat this is a perfect example of why people are private because others take what was meant to be positive and turn it into a negative.

[@HolaEZITO]

@@ParisTheGreat hater

[@ParisTheGreat]

@@stacyr4768 its called a joke. Sensitive asses! 😭😭 Stay away from comedy clubs. They say much worst! 🥴

[@MontegaDunn]

@@ParisTheGreat 37 ain’t old lol

[@louiethexiii1]

He caught covid the same time my dad did… who also had double pneumonia…. They put him on a respirator and he was in a coma for 7 weeks… experienced respiratory failure and they told us to make his final preparations…. And randomly he woke up and was fine… strangest thing ever…. Two year anniversary of that this week as well… im grateful

[@addictiveone4616]

Whoa thats insane, I cant even imagine the relief you and your family must have felt at that moment

[@chumps7974]

Glad your dad pulled thru! Cherish every moment you can with him

[@adrenna1973]

Wow. What a absolute blessing. It doesn't even seem real what we experienced as a world two years. Glad your dad is well!

[@t.c.5456]

Amen 2 that!!

[@dianejohnson2644]

Wow glad your dad made it. Unfortunately my brother didn't make it but always glad for families who had a loved one who survived.

[@joannbrooker9282]

DJ Jazzy Jeff is blessed to be alive. Life is so precious. I'm happy to see he made it thru COVID. What an ordeal! He looks great and I love seeing interviews of people who played a big role in Hip Hop culture. Peace and blessings.

[@ritaree123]

Praise GOD he made it! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 We are so grateful. 🥳🥳🥳

[@214movenup]

You know what his podcast called ?

[@julslatt6294]

✨DJ Jazzy Jeff💎 Royalty💯🎭💫🙌🏽✨🪁💜

[@brittanychrissy]

Jazz seems so dope and down to earth. Love his energy.

[@deborjhablackwell6162]

Lol. I’m 73 years old and during that first D Nice Instagram party, I danced and sang myself OUT OF MY BED to exhaustion. Started watching, I was sleeping. Two minutes in, I was WIDE awake! I’d never grasped the fact that he was reaching out to my generation too. Thank you for the insight. This is a phenomenal interview.

[@leonardstephenslimolen2282]

Brand new funk was my favorite still is!!

[@dtrn254]

Jazz and Will Smith really made history. What is so dope to me is Jazz seems to have no envy or jealousy of his childhood friend. Jazz seems very comfortable in his own skin as a man.

[@eezzo]

Jazzy Jeff's Magnificent House Parties and Lunch Breaks he does online are fire!!!

[@chumps7974]

Facts!

[@donaldtramp3861]

What how can I go??

[@BackstreetswithCo]

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[@tropojay1]

Jazz always has good energy in every interview

[@cwfnetwork]

yes his energy is always great

[@kaofounder]

Envy acknowledging Funk Flex in his top 4 DJs was a huge sign of respect.

[@feelnowayss]

Facts, big of Envy to big him up like that

[@adrianjones1762]

Definitely was!!

[@andrenewson9702]

Facts that was dope

[@Tray_mack267]

There are so many legends from Philly and Jazzy Jeff is definitely one of them!

[@justbusiness01]

When he said 50 ppl died from the last show he did in HK that hit me. Scary times back then so grateful he made it. So grateful so many others did.

[@burghcity86]

Dope interview! I love when they sit down with people that played pivotal roles in the culture

[@mschangingthegame425]

Will never left his boy behind PERIOD

[@shanessarochea2144]

I l🤎ve how DJ Jazzy Jeff is getting his flowers!

[@ci7198]

I feel like he needs more though

[@shanessarochea2144]

@@ci7198 I agree!

[@wnfrdwnstn]

I absolutely LOVE the energy when they interview someone they’re ALL a fan of. You can tell they all really love DJ Jazzy Jeff!

[@OriginalBoondocksXVIII]

Fantastic interview, DJ Jazzy Jeff is full of gems and tells great stories.

[@DifferentPersonnn]

He got a white beard but he looks 35 years old. He took really good care of his health. Kudos! 🤙🏾

[@MJM8715]

Good to see Jazz! I love him and Will’s friendship!!🥰

[@cwfnetwork]

yes its great to see

[@earl1394]

Jeff is literally one of my favorite people in the world, and I mean that, I’ve been djing in Atlanta for over a decade now and he was always one of the main ppl I looked up to and watched videos to learn from (his Do Over Sunday Set in LA from years ago…WOW). Glad he’s on this platform, he’s such a humble down to earth guy despite being one of the coldest people ever to touch a pair of turntables, been consistently that way for years. Probably will go over peoples heads, but his love for the art and craft of djing and those that do it is unmatched. His humility in it is so apparent when he mentioned and big upped his friend DJ AM…who passed away over a decade ago unfortunately. Obviously Jeff’s admiration and respect for him still stands…even years after his passing. Just a snippet of Jeff’s humility with so many DJs over the years. This is one classy humble mature human being here who deserves all the flowers we can give him.

[@NatureGirl215LLC]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@irosefilmsllc]

I’m so proud of these comments 💪🏽💪🏽 A real humble Legend getting his praise

[@GJXGamingArcade]

*In the middle of Wills book now and man I had no idea DJ Jazz was so legendary.*

[@airicacain7255]

I remember hearing about Jeff being sick and on his death bed. I remember praying for him tirelessly...To watch him and hear him. We are truly seeing a miracle. I am grateful that he is still here, still on the turntables, dropping gems, and giving context and his perspectives on our culture and hip hop. He is a King in this thing. Salute my dude!

[@rodneylewis6104]

You saved his life

[@JBolt94]

My DJ, your DJ, OUR DJ The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff 🔥

[@RobertoRaymon]

The Humpty Hump on the hoodie is dope!

[@finest16]

I know who I married. We don't expect anything other than who we are to each other. Real words from the legend.

[@Ilove2teach52]

Technology will never be able to read a crowd💯 Preach Jazzy

[@propertyofflanagan]

Yes!

[@normette]

I always go back to the tribute that they did for Jam Master Jay when Jazzy Jeff went OFF on the turntables. Legendary.

[@JamesSmith-ov5um]

That was legendary , killed that Peter Piper

[@trinb867]

Hell yeah

[@fredmitchell9489]

True that you seen the respect from all to let him do his thing Uptown All Day F54L

[@LADYDIVAful]

I'm OLD so my Mount Rushmore is Frankie Knuckles, Kid Capri, Jazzy Jeff, Grandmaster Flash! Jazzy Jeff Live 2011 4th of July get-down is UNFORGETTABLE!

[@VIi726]

I was in a small bar in Montana once and jazzy Jeff and warren G were playing a show for like 200 people. One of the best nights of my life

[@VIi726]

@Doyle Cleverlobe ya man it was awesome. After they got done they just hung out with everyone. I’ve also seen tech9, nappy roots and ziggy Marley and the wailers in that same venue

[@VIi726]

@Doyle Cleverlobe that had to be an awesome place to grow up. And I believe you because I saw so many people asking him for pictures and autograph after the show and he just kept saying “of course, there is no me without you”. Guys like that seem to be more rare today in the entertainment industry

[@iffysd9864]

Those be the best ones lowkey and good vibes

[@ReppinCTandATL]

Jeff is definitely my favorite DJ. His technical skills are unmatched.

[@mannsolo6294]

DJ Jazzy Jeff doesn't get the credit he deserves for being a Pioneer in the hip hop game. This man carried Will Smith to stardom. Back in the day it was all about Jazzy Jeff Fresh Prince was more like a sidekick. DJ Jazzy Jeff is a God. Single-handedly also changed the DJ game.

[@dn30001]

Jeff is the best MOST BALANCED DJ in the game. Party, technique, musical knowledge, experimentation, etc

[@oasisfullfilled7617]

I cant stand when people say this😂The man defiantly gets his credit. When people talk about great DJs he is always in those conversations. He has been several interviews where he is getting his flowers. I think saying sounds good for the masses but he gets his credit!

[@dn30001]

@@oasisfullfilled7617 he is STILL underrated in the world of music no matter how much credit you think he already has.

[@odessaharris]

Such a dope interview! I was born in 94 so the jazzy jeff and fresh prince era was a lil before my time, but i went back did my homework and that duo was a dope 🔥 i play summertime every time the weather change to nice weather

[@LilAlpo1]

Also, make sure you go back and watch them 1st like,...3 seasons of 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' when he was on the show a lot, if you hadn't already checked 'em out. He was really funny on it.

[@TVSOUNDSYSTEM]

As a DJ for over 25yrs I really understood him saying he has no real reason to be in the club anymore

[@camillejarrett5008]

He was the DJ for Rakim in Atlanta in November of 2021. I’ve always been a fan but I never realized how Great of a DJ he is. Had us jamming all night. It was one of the best nights I’ve had in a long time ( Of course Rakim played a part in that as well)

[@blackspider1405]

My favorite DJ ever. Magnificent House Parties is the best. Him cutting up Peter Piper still hits. No matter how many times I play it.

[@skyexmonique]

He's got a nice spirit. I really loved this interview!

[@ci7198]

Agree

[@brelitty6691]

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[@mmou3878]

I respect Envy to giving it up to Flex despite everything that has happened.

[@hectorsleonn]

Thank you for this one. One of the best interviews I’ve seen recently. Gems on gems from Jazzy 🙌🏽

[@tangiecleans312]

I just love his 90’s vibe…”Summertime” and Fresh Prince…A Different World was out then and so many other shows that remind me of this era. Nostalgia

[@flyguy081]

Thank God you’re still here with us Jazz!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@h0llyw00dhoward7]

I remember seeing Jazzy Jeff at Borgata in Atlantic City at the Mixx with him a Dougie Fresh. They tore it up that was about 12-13 years ago. That was like a $20 concert. I miss those days.

[@leetheaarceneaux8151]

I love Jazzy Jeff, he did great production on Jill Scott and Floetry back in the 90s.

[@ciarab7225]

He extremely humble. Love that.

[@lilmatt500]

Great interview Breakfast Club!!! Salute to the legend Dj Jazzy Jeff!!

[@223ent]

His Drink Champs interview was my top 5 on there. This guy is great at what he do and what he did for hiphop 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@bigfoisreal1642]

How long ago was that interview

[@sorcgirl9]

What are the other top 4?

[@abdulalawaz5]

Thanks for your comment. I didn't know he did an interview with Drink Champs. I'm definitely going to check it out

[@kweenkareen6317]

Hmmm...Im hopping on that right now

[@sade1638]

Jazz is so fine!!!! Pretty dark skin, nice smile, voice smooth like silk! whew!!!

[@oasisfullfilled7617]

The way Jazzy Jeff djs is a true skill. Not all DJs can mix music the way he does. Its a gift!

[@SimonePhoenix]

Undisputed TRUTH! Thank you, respect. 👊🏽🙏🏽

[@kenitastevens2102]

Seeing Jeff takes me back to when” Summertime “ first came out , nice to see someone from my city in the building!💯🙌🏾

[@eddiecoleman1504]

DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Summetime Mixtapes 🔥🔥🔥 We love you Jeff! Stay well my brother!!!

[@ducksick2]

Love His UPLIFTING WORDS TOWARDS HIS WIFE😍😍😍#SALUTEKING

[@kjo2130]

The greatest DJ of all time imo. What a legend!

[@djclovisa8114]

DJ Jazzy Jeff has put into words that many of us never knew or thought to question about why the industry changed so much. It saddens me to see so many bands broke up because of the economy.Record labels were not honest with the artists so they work them up against each other.Music is as important as people need water.Much LOVE AND RESPECT DJ Jazzy Jeff.

[@jessicajamise]

The o.g. said it best! I got so tired of people complaining about how this show was totally different from the show in the 90s but what people fail to realize is that so many things have happened in the course of those years between then and now and the world has evolved tremendously multiple times. I'm loving this show! So happy it was picked up for a second season, keep pushing cast!

[@queenlfosterd]

I use to love block parties!! This new generation will never know

[@adamblackstock9742]

DJ Jazzy Jeff + Fresh Prince has always been my favorite group, even when the mainstream went gangsta. It's been a pleasure growing up and continuing to follow these men. Excellent interview.

[@lawrenceblack322]

I think people egging Will about NOT going gangsta, back in the day might have been ONE of the reasons that made Will show his ass and hit Chris Rock.

[@arinze7684]

Nice to see he is doing well after all these years

[@BlindMellowJellyInc]

The Greatest always remembers the OG's. Grandmaster Flash and that era were indeed the best because it was recreation for them that happened to turn into a massive career. I saw Grandmaster during the filming at a documentary featuring Fab 5 Freddy and Debbie Harry, jean michel basquiat and others. Now its a business and I am still blown away....Great Interview

[@4thaluvofeverything]

This was insightful and refreshing 🙏🏾 Loved every minute: so many nuggets!

[@ravecomedical9647]

Awesome interview !! Super refreshing to have the legend Jazzy Jeff share his reflections with us.

[@darickgarrison2298]

Charlie Mac, whom I had the pleasure of meeting on a few occasions he is one of the nicest guys that I've met, great guy to talk to and a great historian of the culture.

[@teedee643]

The wisdom and spirit if DJ Jazzy Jeff is amazing. So much to appreciate and learn from.

[@camacjroooo4242]

This was a GREAT interview! Thanks Jazz for being so genuine, relatable and down to earth!

[@poppagreene4187]

Jazz is a true culture gem. Music, Acting, and just that dude that every hood needs. 👊🏾💯

[@daminh9245]

Philly legend here 🐐🐐

[@dakiddnyce]

This needed to be longer. Great interview.

[@Verablise]

I rarely listen to a Breakfast Club interview all of the way through. This one felt nice and warm and familiar.

[@AltoviseDerek]

Yes. I listen to his Wednesday mix every week on KZbin. Always liked him on the Fresh Prince. And grew up to the music. Seems like a good genuine dude.

[@gdavis210]

Great seeing Jazzy Jeff!... the legend seems so humble 🙏 🙌

[@RamoBlast]

You have many people who listen to The Breakfast Club every single day! Just motivating and an uplifting vibe as they talk and give you the most funniest, entertaining and intelligent talk show to make sure your day goes as naturally smooth like a smoothie

[@ButchLigginz]

Hands down my favorite DJ. And honestly is because of his expertise, a beast on them tables. And because of "The Magnificent Lunch Break and House Party!!" Thank you Jazzy Jeff from me and my wife.

[@selenat264]

I totally agree. His mix tapes are untouchable. He is the best D,J. in my book. Met him years ago at an event. He is a nice person.

[@cw1345]

Not my favorite DJ but he’s a good dude all the way around.

[@MrBuzinezman]

@@selenat264 WWhy does everyone in this game give me night terrorshy does everyone in this game give me night terrors

[@MrBuzinezman]

@Selena Thomas Selena Thomas

[@ButchLigginz]

@@cw1345 you ever check out his work? Have you seen him do his lunch breaks on wednesdays and house parties on Saturdays? If not, check it out and holla back

[@micchek101]

I've listened to "The Magnificent Jazzy Jeff" off the Rock The House album (1987!!! and I still have the cassette!!) a thousand times and I'm still amazed...He's been dope forever

[@johje02]

my all time favorite DJ! i religiously tune in to his live sets on KZbin

[@toccaragaddis2282]

The mini mix was sooooooo 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Jazzy Jeff🙌🏽💕

[@geraldmorris4184]

DJ Jazzy Jeff Has Always Been the Best All around DJ I’ve Known that Truly inspired me … I’m not Main stream but more so a So called Bedroom DJ and I’m in my 50s but I was the same way every dollar I would get I would run down to 11th and market in philly and get abt 100.00 dollars in albums and the really only reason I went to the clubs was to hear what was new or creative at the time for me to listen or learn from …. So Glad he Made it through his struggle with COVID 🙏🏽

[@soberocsta]

I grew up listening to DJ Jazzy Jeff Fresh Prince 1985 so it inspired me fighting the battle covid-19 I caught it two times no organ damage no vaccine GOD BLESS DJ JAZZYJEFF love the show Bel-Air got me going back to the old 90,s show

[@neil231]

Love this discussion with the Legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff!!!!

[@LilAlpo1]

Give him every flower that can possibly be given. He deserves 'em.

[@tapamoda7113]

This is the most Ive ever heard Jazzy Jeff speak. Love it

[@geo-ze6cj]

He has a good drink champs interview also.

[@professorx8549]

Great Interview. It is wonderful to see that Jazzy realize that quality time with family is most important.

[@sidcrudupjr]

Jeff has always been ahead of his time. It was a pleasure putting an entire album together with him, even though my project never saw the light of day. Miss the camaraderie at the Philly studios - El Sid.

[@descry1]

One of the greatest legends that still takes the time to develop talent and link like minded creatives with things like Playlist Retreat. Truly an honor to watch this.

[@PRegan-om7jm]

“Either I have to dress like my son, or I gotta wear sketchers!!!” Im so dead.

[@chumps7974]

I felt that when he said it.

[@DJDeanEG]

I could have listened to this interview for another two hours. Sooo much extra detail could have been explored with certain questions.

[@kingsmommy]

I love how uplifting and the positive affirmations he spoke towards the new generation. Most hip hop vets dog the newer generation in the media! That was classy as hell Jazzy!

[@cmg4228]

Wow, glad y'all did this interview. Best DJ ever!

[@Bumblebee-jl3ur]

OMG I AM SO EXCITED TO SEE JAZZ!!! He always been cool asf. Oh the nostalgia 🖤🖤🖤😁

[@romualdkoudou7487]

Nice interview. Dj Jazzy so humble 💯🙌

[@tanyascott1338]

Thank You, BREAKFAST CLUB, For Having D.J.JAZZY JEFF He Made A Big Differents Back in The #90's He's Still Going Strung, TODAY!!! KEEP GOING FORWARD ⏩⏩⏩ JAZZY. You Are LOVED,💯💯💯👍

[@Theeultimatedanielle]

This was a great interview! Nostalgic ❤

[@snobbypolitics7792]

DJ Jazzy Jeff is a WHOLE ASS LEGEND!!!! FOR REAL!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Legend-qs6lq]

This man made my summers so fun being in Philly! From celebrity basketball games and picnics seeing him on 52nd Street and 69th Street sneaker shopping. Those were the days

[@Outty5000Hertz]

Definitely a great guest!!!! Need more of the OGs on the show to bring up memories of the good days

[@haddingtoniangcp2464]

Uncle Phil throwing him out always cracks me up 😂😂

[@camillebracy5366]

Me. Also. Super. Funny

[@vincentpaula3184]

Love this. Good to see jazzy Jeff doing well

[@zazi2831]

I love you Jazzy Jeff. You always seem like a real man that is humble and thoughtful by your attitude. - A Sista’ from Chicago

[@Goatchild90]

Shout out to DJ Jazzy Jeff. A Pioneer of the culture.

[@brielyse_]

Side Note: Let’s add him to Fine & 50 club too! He still looks amazing 😻

[@lamontb6497]

This was a really good interview loved it

[@DaSoufGotSumpntoSay]

Been watching dude my whole life .. dope to see OG, get some love!

[@tosczen9445]

The main stream image they always had has overshadowed what a monster DJ this man really is. Salute 💯