Questlove Supreme QLS Classic: Jazzy Jeff (Part 2)
Sep 21, 2020
Grammy-award winning DJ Jazzy Jeff joins Team Supreme (again!) to talk hip hop, DJ culture, and working with Will Smith. Reminiscing about the 80s at DAS, meeting Will and their chemistry as DJ and MC duo. They discuss next steps, parties, and Philly clubs. They also delve into their early days in hip hop, touring experiences, the iconic 'Funky Drummer' break, financial struggles, creating their album, controversy, relatability of a song, and inspiration behind 'Summertime'. Jazzy Jeff talks about his residency at Studio 4 and passion for production.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Humorous Conversation and Roll Call Panic
02:30 • 6min
Cutting at DAS in the 80s
08:27 • 2min
Meeting Will Smith and the Chemistry Between DJ and MC
10:03 • 6min
Next Steps and Parties
16:32 • 12min
Getting Into the Music Industry and the Importance of Family
28:36 • 19min
Early Days in Hip Hop and Touring with Popular Groups
47:24 • 4min
The Origins of the 'Funky Drummer' Break
51:24 • 2min
Early days of Peach the President, touring experiences, financial struggles, and selling the rights
52:57 • 5min
Creating the Album and Controversy
57:38 • 20min
Relatability of a Shit-Talking Song
01:17:54 • 3min
Controversy and Inspiration
01:21:13 • 23min
Bank of America and Prevnar 20 Ad
01:43:54 • 3min
Jazzy Jeff's Residency at Studio 4 and Passion for Production
01:46:34 • 4min
Meeting Jazzy Jeff
01:50:21 • 21min
Reminiscing and Selling the Old House
02:10:54 • 18min
Future Project Excitement
02:29:22 • 6min
Various Sponsor Mentions
02:35:03 • 2min