Cause you don't have to speak the "scratch language" to understand his cuts. I can scratch a little, but I never got into the whole scratch sentence/combo movement. I'm a believer in "less is more." Jeff gives us that.

He goes ape shit around 1:32: Watchwww.youtube.com

Jazzy Jeff uses the same set up every time he spin's..... TT's 1200 And The Pioneer Mix... He's very comfortable with it.

This dude on the other hand... Watchwww.youtube.com he's not human.

Yeah I seen Q bert drumming... He's not normal, i bet he scratches in his sleep, he's not a club rocker thou, he can rock the backpackers. I never seen him play a club so don't quote me. Can he rock a party like Jazzy Jeff

PvD is better:P

Innovation and impact!!! It's like Dr. J and Michael Jordan...They would get ate up by a lot of these new stars in the NBA today. They are still considered one of the greatest if not the greatest because they changed the game buy bringing new things to the game to force people to think outside the box. Jazzy Jeff did that to a point...he brought the early years of turntabilism to the public and made it so understandable that white upperclass america would be left talking about what they saw that DJ of the guy who made that song "Parents Just Don't Understand" did onstage. If you listen to alot of these turntablist who ya'll seem to put above Jeff they all say the samething when asked...so who inspired you... Jazzy Jeff!

Not even in the same realm. I sure hope you're joking.

here we go again.

philly djs sure did perfect that transform scratch....

Jazzy Jeff rules all bar none!!!!!!!

Except PvD:P

your username seems so appropriate

I should PM a mod and ask him to change it The MDMA head would be more appropriate:)

I like jeff, because of what the other users said... less is more. He makes you want to power on your setup and replicate the whole thing.

I've never seen him live, but have watched dozens of videos. Even when he's just playing out to a club, he rocks it!

I have seen both of them live i have seen Q more times than i can count i have only seen Jeff six times.

Q-Bert is dope as hell please don't get me wrong.


Jazzy Jeff is the best dj in the world hands down none better

Now you have checked out Jeff's U-TUBE video and this is dope shit it is not primitive

he is one of my favourite djs because live i've never seen anyone rock it better. dj z-trip came very VERY close.. on par i'd say but his set was is a different style .. the party i am thinking of jazzy jeff was still using vinyl and he just threw down break after break after classic hip hop tune intro to the next - teasing songs and dropping another instead. nice confident cuts and juggles.. sh*t was ill.. :)

Whats the joint he plays before 10 Crack Commandments?? Is it Mary J Blige ft. Lil Kim "I can love you"???

Lil Kim - Queen Bitch

Jeff doesn't really do the mashup thing either. He might have an exclusive remix (which may or may not had been on vinyl), but I like the fact that the songs he uses are the originals.

Lets keep this tread going, all the haters u welcome to ya opinions..... But clearly state why u think another DJ is better. Was Jeff the first marketable DJ to use SSL, Cuz he kills it every time. Who really does mash up besides West coast DJ's. Does anybody really think Q-Bert can rock a club better then Jazzy Jeff. I think it's his song selection. I Heard him play house in vegas, thru we off cuz he didn't cut and scratch like usual

... and this is why I like him. (no homo).

I knew sixxx was out there.... Do U mash up sixxx when u play, I mean who really does that, the most mash up i do if i play Encore by Jay-Z & Linkin Park.

I mean I never heard Jeff play Reggae, I really never heard a real good hip hop DJ rock reggae, thats a bummer cuz I can go from Reggae to Hip Hop with ease. Most DJ's can't play Reggae or they play old wack stuff.

Can Q-bert or Jazzy Jeff play reggae.... Can DJ Am play Reggae with out Bomb drops and silly effects.

A lot of people like Jazzy Jeff (me included) because he's the DJ's DJ. He plays good shit all the time, and he keeps the vibe up. Plus he doesn't seem to dissappoint you like a lot of famous djs do. AM is on the same vibe. They both have their OWN styles. While others are dope.. most seem to just copy styles and stuff. I don't know what it is about Jazzy Jeff but I'm always down to go becuase I know the music is going to be on point and the party is going to be good too.

I saw him live before I started spinning when I was 18. (About 8 Years Ago) Dude is one of them main reasons I wanted to become a dj. He can rock a party with the best of them, believe that.

Well I was disappointed by AM.... saw him recently at ghost bar in dallas.... and he doesn't have his OWN style... he jumped on the mash up craze that Z-Trip and P started with "Uneasy Listening"...

yes and no. Uneasy listening was the truth. But AM just molded for the masses, plus his style is a bit different. Ztrip and P stick to their guns about what they think is good music, they don't play party breaks, and talk shit about mainstream music to their audience (which is sick! since can). Plus AM's transitions are different to a point too. You can't let mainstream crap cloud your judgment about how good DJs are. This happens a lot with EDM djs too. Etc. Etc. But this is a thread about Jazzy Jeff. I just used AM as an example here becuase most of the peeps on here don't know any other djs.

Dj P plays party breaks... I have proof on an 8mm video tape... he plays mainstream hip hop... ztrip did a show in dallas, played my humps, david banner "play", "golddigger", "crazy in love"... Dj P has to play mainstream stuff at moon.... so again... everyone takes from someone else's style, you just add your own flavor to it.... but doesn't really make it YOUR style.

Well this is a thread about Jazzy Jeff but U can compare and throw ya 2 cent's around

I think Jazzy Jeff is an all around good DJ, i wanna hear him play some Reggae.... I think Reggae is actually the hardest genre for a hip hop DJ to spin, cuz they don't know the music, or the breaks

aaaahhhh. forget it NVS.

I mean i aint knocking no other DJ's.... But Jazzy Jeff is the Truth to me, he may not be the king of scratching but he can Rock a party and will leave U wanting more, or wanna learn how to do what he just did, same with Q-Bert.... I mean we all learned from someone and we all take from each others style... I think 50 cent said it best, we all burrow cuz we wanna be as hot or as good as the next guy! But Jazzy Jeff has been consistent for so long and relevant U can't be admire this dude style

ok, i must be asleep.... Who is DJ P, and Z trip. Ok, my humps is so pop top forty studd so was all the songs u list... thats not really digging in the stash, I mean i wanna see a DJ play some old Smif-N-Wessun or Boot Camp Click, or some Jeru Da Damaja Or something that will have u like oh shit. Thats what Jeff does

"Don't talk about my man AM... if it isn't positive, I'm offended." :P

hahahahahaha

reggae is pretty hard to play if you dont know foundation/riddims...ive heard Jazz play jump up dancehall and a lil roots..but besides reggae, hes an all around selector in all genres of music....

Jazzys one of the few cats out there who has the blueprint for what a well rounded dj should be.

See thats what i am talking about, I aint never here nobody say AM or Q-Bert rocked it with some Reggae.....

Oh sixxx is taking up for AM, oh man
U DJ So bad, U carry DJ AM Autograph Pictures around to get gigs

Wow... please tell me I missed the sarcasm... if you like AM you must know who these cats are... if anyone has watched "scratch" then you know about Z... Dj P is one a dope dj, part of Rocksteady.... both are all about "HIP HOP", real shit... but both are also about party rocking... go look at djztrip.com and djpmix.com you'll see what I'm talking about.

That wasn't me... that was a quote.


I hate mashups and repetitive sets.

Oh ok, i was about to say sixxx damn.... Who really supports AM on this forum, very little if i'm not mistaken. I aint hating but everytime i see a thread about AM someone says they were disappointed

I play a repetitive set.... BPM 100-105 ATL & New Orlean Booty Shake Stuff. I can spin that set with my eyes closed. I don't care i get to see the ladies shake they ass.

Yeah. Nothing against AM on a personal level... I don't know the guy. I just don't like the style he emulates.

ok, i think he is good for the Paris hilton crowd. Drunk rich celebrites with no panties on.... LOL

As someone said in this thread already. Jazzy Jeff is like the Michael Jordan of scratching. No matter who or what, nobody will top him.

Ok, he's not the Michael Jordan of scratching.... He's more like Dominquie Wilkins. Q Bert is MJ, cuz he creates scratches

Or am i wrong as Jazzy Jeff created a signature scratch

yeah that may be a little more accurate. I don't know ALL of the scratches he's crated. I am pretty sure he came up with the transform though. Him and someone else.

Yeah i heard transform was a Philly thing, so he may have came up with that one. I just know Q-Bert for Scratches and Jazzy Jeff for being an all around good DJ ( the total package ) ( no homo )

Jeff and cash both get credit... but I think it was cash that did it first at the 88 or 89 dmc I believe

he doesn't cuz Jeff is not a DJ hogg!!!

Much earlier than that (relatively) as The Magnificent Jazzy Jeff was released in '87.

Hes OK but not as good as PvD:P

or eddie halliwel...right?

eddie is good yes so is jazzy jeff just not as good as PvD:P

www.scratchlive.net

I don't even like PvD i was just wanting some one to bite:P

PVD is pretty boring... i saw him live once.. only reason i had any fun was because of the chic i was with that night...

Uhm... correct me if I'm wrong... but aren't Crooklyn Clan from the East Coast???

hahahhahaha

Crooklyn Clan they not relevant..... We not talking about a Label or a Crew, individuals

Uhm... Crooklyn Clan = Siz and Riz... Those guys aren't individuals??? I'm pretty sure they DJ on their own all over the place... heh

Yeah we talking about individuals on this thread not crews or partners ( no homo )

Ok... so DJ Sizzahands and DJ Riz are from the East Coast... and they are individuals... and they play mashups... Better?

ok, well i don't like them..... to HELL with them nah, well thanks for the moment of clarity

As a house guy with no real knowledge of hip hop, those videos with Jazzy Jeff and Q bert are interesting. Q bert is totally amazing but it's chin scratching muso stuff. Jeff's tempo is freakin flawless and that what always drives me crazy about a lot of scratch DJs: their tempo is all over the place, usually late. Jeff is on beat and actually driving the beat. I'm going to have to check him out next time he's in town.

I was just making a simple point that the mashup scene isn't exclusive to just the west coast, it's just more publicized because of Hollywood and the celebs out there clubbing.

I just get tired of the whole East Coast vs West Coast vs South DJ's... "this DJ is better because he's from the East... blah blah..." There's good DJ's all around... different styles, etc...

Exactly. less IS more!

Jeff has been playin house sets as well as Hip Hop the past few years. He even put out a compilation on Defected. Ive seen Jeff a few times and hes never dissapointed. He does have some trademark mixes and cuts etc but they're sick!!! He really reads the crowd well, if he sees the Hip Hop aint poppin he switches the style and destroys the place!...... Living Legend.

Beale, spot on, my view 2, I have seen both q and jazzy on many occasions... Q is incredible but not magnificent ;) and nothing to argue about his skills, in all 4 orso times i have seen him he never got the crowd going (in a party my ass off way), what he did do is a lot of jaw dropping and ooooh and aaaaaah's. Its two thing you cant compare, one is a showcase to and one is party.. Jazzy always makes the crowd go nuts and i bet he would have no problem doing a rave crowd after Testo and still get them a level higher of natural xtc.(and yes his house skills are dope 2).. He is there to rock the crowd whatever the situation or type of...The on beat thing is a good point, he is if you ask me the most on beat natural scratcher, its like its part of the song playing!

Jazzy Jeff the dopest mother fucker on two turntables

jeff is amazing

He's a great DJ. I think what makes him great is he's always kept up with his SKill's.

a lot of Dj's, such as Cash money, whilst still agreat DJ, has just kept on bringing out the same styles and skills they were rocking in 87/88.

Jeff's production has gone from level to level, is musical taste has broadened - spinning house, classics, whatever taks his fancy, int he same vein as DJ's like Spinna.

Yet he can still keep up with the young cats on the cut, if you check the current album there are flares and stuff in his cuts.

I think the most important thing about all of Jeffs cuts though is that they add something rather than overpower what he's doing.

He's not the best scratcher, he's not the best mixer, he's not the best selector but in my opinion he's one of the best all rounders.

hope that makes sesne.

jeff is good but z trip has him beat!!
he can rock the mic and he mixes better.
jeff can scratch a little better.
but ztrip plays better music and can mix better.

I'm better than Shadow :P

you are?

yeah. what of it? Wanna Ebeef about it son?

on a side note: I can't agree on the Ztrip Jazzy Jeff comparison.. two different djs.... Ztrip would never play some of hte stuff Jazzy Jeff would play and Jeff would never play some of the stuff Ztrip would play. As far as the better scratcher.... I still can't make a decision about it.

your wrong bro ztrip plays everything or anything for the people (for a specific party ).about 90% of dj's dont do that.
jeff is one of my favorites but ztrip would rock a crowd with more energy bro.
you tube it and you will see ( you dont even have to you tube it )

its common since that ztrip is a all around better dj.

I'll agree to disagree Shadow.. I've seen both many a times. The vibe they exude is different also.

lol there both dope!!!!!!

ztrip and jazzy jeff are great but PvD is better:)

Prick Van Dick doesnt come close to Jeff, Ztrip or any proper turntablist. Hes a great music producer but when it comes to spinning he just doesnt possess the skill. In fact we shouldnt compare them in the same catergorie, No product no sale.

lol @ the E Head trying to get the PvD argument back :)

^^^got a little bite from MK 1! Got to say i was expecting mre but there still time left:)

oh you'll get a bite eventually, some of these dudes just CANT tell when you're messing with them, it's hillarious!

Yep! looks like i got a bit carried away there, Maybe someone should carry me away. You cant mess with facts though, its serious.

ok.

it was 2001 when i realised jazzy jeff is sick

heard mix set of his, and was shocked. for him to be SO fast with vinyl was amazing, no dropped beats, was just flawless, and the scratches ADDED to the completeness of the set. hes one of my favourite house djs, and hes not a house dj!

i was only just getting into dj'ing then, and it just blew my head back.

it was when i picked up jazzy jeff in the house that i realised that jazzy jeff was my favourite dj. the guy double beating scratching and messing about with house music just amazed me.... and again, it was flawless.

then the magnificent arrived... and his production amazed me.

iv seen him live on every occasion iv been able to, and every time hes surprised me, and its been a wicked night. i havent heard many djs who can do that.... im far too picky now.

jazzy jeff is #1 to me, and just about every dj that i know, agrees with me... house, jungle, whatever.

Ok,
Anyone who has any doubts about Jazzy Jeff, Peep This. Let me remind you, this is some time ago.
Watchwww.youtube.com

Actually... if you ask Z..he will tell you he looks up to jeff... while Z is dope as fu**... 2 totally different styles... and the whole "jeff can scratch a little better" comment is totally wrong... Z is a tablist... scrathes are dope... Z is a far better scratcher than Jeff.... you would agree that they are different styles if you actually saw Z's tour show

that shit is incredible!!

yea bud...jeff and z are two different styles but when it comes to scratchin? z hands down

I agree, When Z is on the tables you stand there with your jaw dropped.
Whem Jeff is on the tables, your jaw is dropped but its danceable. being able to dance is key! Jeff keeps the flow like no other.

Wow, a rapper rapping about his DJ. You don't see that anymore. Shit, you almost never see a DJ really doing "anything" on stage anymore, either. Oh yeah, and the shot of Kenny G vibing to it was crazy funny!

Last night it whas the second time for me to play with Jazzy Jeff.
And he doesn't stop to amaze me ,and the whole crowd.
His selection, his mixes, the scratches...Everything he does is on point.Great to hear and to see!
Ok there are other cats in the game that have better scratches and shit...but it's how and when to use them that makes you a better dj (=my opinion).Like how and when you bring the next song.Timing is important and Jazzy Jeff feels that!
And he makes it look so damn easy ;-)

-thumbs up for the man-

Friendly greetz

Yup that is so very true. The dj is usually left out... that was a great show-- and I did say show. Now adays we don't get the "show" anymore. It's just people standing up on stage (most you don't even know who they are), and jumping up and down but with no stage presence whatsoever. Jeff killed it on that video. Nothing extremely technical (especially by today's standards), but the cuts were on points, the scratches were on point, the vibe was on point, the interaction between emcee/dj were on point... now that's how you do it right there!! ;-)

Watchwww.youtube.com

Cool vid on Return of the Magnificent.

Yea... back then it was done a lot more... I mean him and will had an album called "he's the dj, I'm the rapper"

Absolutely, Again, less is more. you don't need a shitload of techniques and scratches. It's like mixing music, you need to drop the right tune at the right time, same thing with scratches.

Also, respect to the rapper who has respect for the DJ

Btw, did anybody notice the mixer Jeff is using. If I compare that to my 57... man, have we come a long way.

Even more respect for Jeff (if that's possible) from that right thurr.

I wish I had enough money to make a studio based on an old skool memory! :)

Ok, i never really heard Jazzy Jeff play house, but what do you'll consider house music.....

Jeff does play house and has for years. His release on defected was a compilation of various artists and included a number of instrumental tracks, some funky stuff and some good ol' over the top diva action as well. Housey house. Not my bag, but true stuff. One of the biggest prints in the world for house music actually.
Incidentally, based on the two sets I've witnessed....he handles business on the house tip. He's also one of the nicer guys you'll ever meet.

Seen Jazzy Jeff twice I think, Q bert at least 4 times that I can remember.

Found Q bert too technical and at times dull. Can be great to watch and listen to but not for a party. In fact the only time the crowd got really excited was when he had the resident dj on another deck and they were messing around together and the nerdy stuff went out the window.

Jeff was easily the top two hip hop sets I've ever seen.

Someone else I was really impressed by was Dj Swamp but I don't remember him even getting a mention on here. Thoughts?

swamp is sick.

he produce's alot now.

he is on another level with his dmc sets.

yeah. what he said.

plus, hes almost a third leg to the masters at work... that dont happen easy.

Then you are N8n or Deloin I guess. He does it make look easy, that's true. His chirping and transforming are always on point.

Watchwww.youtube.com
This is fun to watch. I wonder how old Jazzy Jeff was when he started?

Yes sir, I go by the name : Alain Deloin.
Where you there to check him (and us ;-) ) out?
I whas the one right before and after Jazzy Jeff.To play after him wasn't the easyest thing to do tho...


-Friendly greetz-

I was there yes, and it did look stressy for you with these 3 guys (incl Jeff) with you in the booth (before he came on). Still, you pulled off some dope scratches. Respect, I would have stressed out with Jazzy Jeff looking over my shoulder!

Thx!!
Not to use this as an excuse or anything ;-)...but the needles where reeeaaaly skipping like hell!
They where adjusted to Jazzy Jeff's Shure needles.
Not the perfect adjustment for concord needles.
Next time i hope to get Jazzy Jeff to share a cut with me on a beat...now that would be realy nice!!

-friendly greetz-