DJ Jazzy Jeff

Dallas Taylor, founder of Defacto Sound and host of '20,000 Hertz', and DJ Jazzy Jeff, the legendary hip-hop icon, dive into the revolution brought by the TR-808 drum machine. They unravel its unlikely journey from being overlooked in the early '80s to becoming a vital force in music across genres like hip hop and pop. Discover how this iconic instrument shaped sounds we know today and hear fascinating anecdotes from musicians who embraced its unique characteristics, cementing the 808's legacy in modern music.

Explore the evolution of bass in music, from vintage limitations to today's deep tones. Dive into the impact of the revolutionary 808 drum machine on hip-hop and contemporary genres. Discover how One Plus Buds Three enhance the bass experience for richer listening. Learn about the profound influence of the 808 drum machine on music culture and production.

DJ Jazzy Jeff, genre icon and expert on flow in hip-hop, discusses the concept of flow in all music, not just hip-hop. The hosts analyze the flow of various rappers, including Biggie and Babytron. They also explore JID's unique flow and the power of flow in creating memorable songs.

In hip-hop, what draws us to an artist is not just the content of their lyrics but how they deliver them. Along with tapping your foot to the rhythm, understanding something called “flow” is essential to understanding hip-hop as a whole.In this episode of Switched On Pop, we interview genre icon DJ Jazzy Jeff on the concept of flow: what it is, how it applies to all music – not just hip-hop – and how any rapper’s flow can be analyzed under his guidelines. Taking his word for it, we put our magnifying glasses on to look at the bars of our favorite rappers, from Megan thee Stallion to Babytron.Songs Discussed: The Notorious B.I.G. - Big Poppa Mary J. Blige - Family Affair A Tribe Called Quest - The Hop Danger Mouse, Black Thought - Aquamarine BabyTron - Crocs & Wock’  RXKNephew - Take Three JID - Better Days (feat. Johnta Austin) Megan Thee Stallion - Not Nice Megan Thee Stallion - Cocky Af Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grammy winner and host of the web series 'Vinyl Destination,' DJ Jazzy Jeff shares his early days of a first job frying chicken at Roy Rogers restaurants, his love of music, and his lack of hobbies. Jeff also details the ways the music industry and radio stations have done a disservice to truly original music and how DJs and musicians can breakthrough now. @Rod4Short addresses the ways you can tastefully navigate Will Smith conversations at the job without being sent to HR. He also rains praise upon the unsung heroes of the nightlife – women security guards. Listen to Roy's Job Fair: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.