1988 seen him and Fresh Prince. I was stationed in Tokyo. I ran to base. Took my E-2 check. All 430 dollars and bought 1 turntable and 1 mixer. I was hooked after seeing Jeff scratch Rock the Bells. Absolutely mind boggling to watch him create a beat/song with a scratch
A DJ finally getting the respect of a true musical craftsman. As a former DJ I'm beyond words! Jeff is amazing and a great representative of the culture.
One of the greatest things about Jeff is that he's still humble and grounded. The fame has not gotten to him. As of my respect could get any higher for the man, knowing he's good people puts my respect through the roof. This is what being a DJ is all about. Jeff is a legend!
The way the Roots band members just stare in awe of Jeff's skills says it all. Man Jazzy is the GOAT! Someone put my DJ in some bubblewrap!! Just a sick set...
Until you tried to do this routine, you won't appreciate the amount of physical stamina it takes to do it for as long he did. It really strains your arms.
I am a Priest ORDAINED in the priesthood. DJ Jazzy Jeff is one of my favorite DJs of all time. When I see him perform, he just gives me inspiration and makes me feel like I could do anything that I put my hands to. Anyone who thinks that DJ Jazzy Jeff has lost his touch, just watch this video. Thank you and may God show you favor and shower you with blessings. Amen. Cheers. Gregory Saygon from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.🙏🏽😄😄😁😀😁❤🎧✌🏾👌🏾👍🏾😎🙏🏽
Been following The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff from his 1st Album... He's the DJ, I'm The Rapper with Fresh Prince. Jeff is the best Turntable Scratch DJ of all time. He's scratch is amazing !!
I remember watching this on tv and standing in front of the tv in complete awe.. with the same look and expression on my face the same way Capt. Kirk looked. Never seen a DJ flawlessly cut a routine like that. Much love to Jazzy Jeff
I've seen DJ Jazzy Jeff throw down a countless number of DJ sets over the years, I've watched his LL Cool J and Run DMC routine like it's my homework...Every time I watch him, his timing and the finesse in how he juggles "Peter Piper," is still mind blowing to me. This is decades of practice and experience that it takes to become the incredible performer that he is today. It's delayed gratification in my opinion, I think that in todays world, that is forgotten.
Kid Capri fumbles every time he gets on stage at one of these shows. It's his "signature" move... the he gets on the mic, hypes the crowd and they forget all about it.. his other "signature" move. But he is still a true legend in my book... A better line up would be. Jazzy Jeff, Cash Money, Flash and DJ Spinna
This is the one of the elements of true hiphop THE DJ with a legend performing it. Skills is not necessarily needed but Skills provides a certain voice rhythm for Jeff so when Jeff gets a little tired or needs to be on point Skills can assist him until he catches his wind.
I was there live in Philly for this concert and when DJ Jazzy Jeff starting spinning people in the crowd started getting amped. This was cool for me, because I wore out four of his cds in the 90s into the 2000s. The whole show was spectacular, but this bit was particularly special to me.
Some people don't realize this, but the fact he kept his cuts clean, in all that heat and humidity, with your hands sweating harder than you would be indoors, with a great risk of mechanical failure or at least inconsistencies....and still sounding as clean as he always does the routine...LEGENDARY!
So here it is when we all hear this the emotion that we feel is overwhelming! This is the true essence of hip hop with a legend throwing down the 2 nastiest battle mixes of all times. Am I wrong to say that we feel no different then those that heard a Mozart peice and then hear an artist that is talented enough to re-create their work (not in a studio) and be blow away!? As I watch this video there are plenty in the audience that have no clue to the pure genius that they are witnessing!
The very best TURNTABLIST since the first time I heard him in '84/'85. Jeff was then and still is shockingly down to earth and humble. Love how he pulls up people like Philly's great DJ Spinbad, DJ Cash Money and he even knew what the amazing female MC Spicy T was doing when I asked him (late 90's). Would love to hear her now!!
BROOOOOO @ 3:04 he scratched the track EXCACTLY the same way he did at the Jam Master Jay tribute . . INSANE precision . . Grand Master Flash became a fan after that night lol MUCH MUCH MUCH respect.
Caraca !! Esse DJ Jazzy Jeff é Foda, a Performace do escracthes nunca vi Igual Um Dos Melhores DJs Junto com DJ Jock D !! I love Miami Bass e Magic Mike !!
It had to be a bunch of haters and someone from today's era to give this video a thumbs down. The youngsters can stand to see REAL HIPHOP before there eyes, because today's FLIPFLOP don't have any talent except for a few. Big Ups to J. Cole and Kendrick.
Goosebumps. And he did it at home. Flawless
The greatest dj to touch a turntable
1988 seen him and Fresh Prince. I was stationed in Tokyo. I ran to base. Took my E-2 check. All 430 dollars and bought 1 turntable and 1 mixer. I was hooked after seeing Jeff scratch Rock the Bells. Absolutely mind boggling to watch him create a beat/song with a scratch
A DJ finally getting the respect of a true musical craftsman. As a former DJ I'm beyond words! Jeff is amazing and a great representative of the culture.
As a Pro Dj from back n tha day for many years Ive always looked up to Jeff.. You Betta Believe it!
well said sir
Seeing The Roots and Jazzy Jeff at the same time would be amazing
One of the greatest things about Jeff is that he's still humble and grounded. The fame has not gotten to him. As of my respect could get any higher for the man, knowing he's good people puts my respect through the roof. This is what being a DJ is all about. Jeff is a legend!
Great summation!!!🎉🎉
Oh my This is the person who inspired me to be a DJ... Jazzy Jeff😁
That man a straight up DAWG. Murdered the tables. They don't do it like this anymore.
He still does it...
The way the Roots band members just stare in awe of Jeff's skills says it all. Man Jazzy is the GOAT! Someone put my DJ in some bubblewrap!! Just a sick set...
What's really amazing is you know they have seen this before but they stil watching like .....dammmmn.
Thats why hes the best dj in the world. 🙏🏾🔥🔥🔥
Until you tried to do this routine, you won't appreciate the amount of physical stamina it takes to do it for as long he did. It really strains your arms.
I'm sure he can crush cans of spinach like Popeye
wow
Real talk
Jazzy Jeff is the goat 🐐
And how much practice it takes...
The debate of who the greatest MC of all time rages on we may never know..however the greatest DJ of all time is hands down DJ Jazzy Jeff
True Indeed
From 2:30 to 2:50 he straight killed it. Tha best dj ever, hats off to jazz
THEREITIS!!!
I am a Priest ORDAINED in the priesthood. DJ Jazzy Jeff is one of my favorite DJs of all time. When I see him perform, he just gives me inspiration and makes me feel like I could do anything that I put my hands to. Anyone who thinks that DJ Jazzy Jeff has lost his touch, just watch this video. Thank you and may God show you favor and shower you with blessings. Amen. Cheers. Gregory Saygon from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.🙏🏽😄😄😁😀😁❤🎧✌🏾👌🏾👍🏾😎🙏🏽
Am always amazed
DJ. JAZZY. JEFF. CLEARLY. IZ. THEE. DJ. TO. STUDY. FROM. FOR. FUTURE. GENERATIONS PERIOD
That's what you call making the turntables talk.
He make it say what he want it to say when he want it to say it!🐐
Amazing! Straight up amazing, DJ Jazzy Jeff has so much talent!
Been following The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff from his 1st Album... He's the DJ, I'm The Rapper with Fresh Prince. Jeff is the best Turntable Scratch DJ of all time. He's scratch is amazing !!
This man know he can throw down. He something serious.
The musicians was like Daaaaaam Jeff!
This man is quite simply the greatest scratch-DJ in hustory. Will Smith knew that. Yet Jeff is such a humble man. A total genius
This cutting is clean
I remember watching this on tv and standing in front of the tv in complete awe.. with the same look and expression on my face the same way Capt. Kirk looked. Never seen a DJ flawlessly cut a routine like that. Much love to Jazzy Jeff
I've seen DJ Jazzy Jeff throw down a countless number of DJ sets over the years, I've watched his LL Cool J and Run DMC routine like it's my homework...Every time I watch him, his timing and the finesse in how he juggles "Peter Piper," is still mind blowing to me. This is decades of practice and experience that it takes to become the incredible performer that he is today. It's delayed gratification in my opinion, I think that in todays world, that is forgotten.
Jeff is the Maestroo,,,no Doubt..Big Inspiration for a lot of djs,,myself included....1 luv Jeff!!!
He literally has a laptop in front of him. He's using the Rane one turntables
My God he's so good...brought tears to my eyes!!!
GOAT
The best dj n the universe! This guy skill is beyond my explanation 4 real.
Quality skills!
"The Truth...The WHOLE Truth...and nothing BUT THE TRUTH!!!" --DJ Jazzy Jeff Townes
A HUMBLE GIANT!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Damn!!!! Bad ass! DJ Jazzy Jeff 🔥🔥🔥
my goodness!! Jazzy is the MANNN! wish he got more props
G'damn that DJ made my day!
the master of the transform stratch!!!!!! you r legendary Mr.Towns
get some of that!! Actual Djing, with actual records, not pre-made routines where all the songs are on one record. Jazzy Jeff is the fcking MAN !!
Those are not ‘actual’ records. It is Serato on a MacBook
Kid Capri fumbles every time he gets on stage at one of these shows. It's his "signature" move... the he gets on the mic, hypes the crowd and they forget all about it.. his other "signature" move. But he is still a true legend in my book...
A better line up would be. Jazzy Jeff, Cash Money, Flash and DJ Spinna
My lawd... again.. every time I watch this I get goose bumps
Same here November 8 -2020 🔥
Maaaaaaan give it up for thee coldest Dj Jazzy Jeff
I want those sunglasses
Now you know why it was DJ Jazzy Jeff AND the fresh prince.
This is the one of the elements of true hiphop THE DJ with a legend performing it. Skills is not necessarily needed but Skills provides a certain voice rhythm for Jeff so when Jeff gets a little tired or needs to be on point Skills can assist him until he catches his wind.
Magnificent Jazzy Jeff
That was great! You don't hear cuttin and scratching like that no more. That transformer when he made his own beat was incredible!
He is definitely a god! See everyone there literally worshipping his art. I bow too.
East Coast.
man stop it jeff they still aint ready , ur the jimi Hendrix of dj world u was doing things no one ever heard of 40 years ago
I was there live in Philly for this concert and when DJ Jazzy Jeff starting spinning people in the crowd started getting amped. This was cool for me, because I wore out four of his cds in the 90s into the 2000s. The whole show was spectacular, but this bit was particularly special to me.
Hand and eye coordination off the chain
Respect to the greatest DJ alive. He is a great source of inspiration to me.
Oh my gosh......... He merked it. Mad talent and so inspirational.
Nah that slow it down Jeff was the best part
An absolute master of his craft.
jeff is the absolute best scratching and mixing dj period in hip-hop/rap ever
the Roots who Jeff put out there and seen him at his best is still impressed... guitar player, quest love is paying close attention,... so am i.
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DJ Jazzy Jeff. Love this old school scratching music here. He's one of the legends.🎧🎶🎶🎶🎶❤❤
I was there that night. He is probably the best DJ to ever do it. FLAWLESS SET!
Yes I was there. The Greatest DJ EVER
I was there in that crowd it was tears & Goosebumps
Who are these two MC’s, please ?
Jeff is the only dj now who is truly old skool, he never ceases to amaze me with his timing and skills.
Some people don't realize this, but the fact he kept his cuts clean, in all that heat and humidity, with your hands sweating harder than you would be indoors, with a great risk of mechanical failure or at least inconsistencies....and still sounding as clean as he always does the routine...LEGENDARY!
i see he still got it
Monstro nos pratos ...
Sou apaixonado por esse mano ..
Dj fodaaaaaaa
I knew he was good but damn!
Jazzy Jeff & The Roots together? Man, I would've been in heaven at that show!
I was there... U OMG the vibe ...i miss home i miss that year etc.. Philly aint Philly now...😞
He is one of the greats. Name-dropped by Flash himself.
THIS NEVER GETS OLD. TRULY MAGNIFICENT
big up dj jazzy jeff my mentor of all times respect
GENIUS ON THE WHEELS
Never gets old
it does't get any better than this you are the greatest to ever do the dammm thang don't ever stop when are you coming to arizona
I don't even know if they understood what they were witnessing.
DJ JAZZY JEFF IS DEFINITELY MY FAVORITE DJ I LOVE IT WHEN HE TRANSFORMS !!!!!
2011 and still better than any Dj in 2022
So here it is when we all hear this the emotion that we feel is overwhelming! This is the true essence of hip hop with a legend throwing down the 2 nastiest battle mixes of all times. Am I wrong to say that we feel no different then those that heard a Mozart peice and then hear an artist that is talented enough to re-create their work (not in a studio) and be blow away!? As I watch this video there are plenty in the audience that have no clue to the pure genius that they are witnessing!
The very best TURNTABLIST since the first time I heard him in '84/'85. Jeff was then and still is shockingly down to earth and humble. Love how he pulls up people like Philly's great DJ Spinbad, DJ Cash Money and he even knew what the amazing female MC Spicy T was doing when I asked him (late 90's). Would love to hear her now!!
The best that ever did it. My icon and mentor
HES THE BEST
Was lucky to be there to see this,had a ball
BROOOOOO @ 3:04 he scratched the track EXCACTLY the same way he did at the Jam Master Jay tribute . . INSANE precision . . Grand Master Flash became a fan after that night lol MUCH MUCH MUCH respect.
Ahmed Very Much Soooooooo
The greatest 🔥🔥
I never tire of seeing this excellent video
Top 5
THIS IS A REAL DJ ....
This is why I love what I do and why I love this dude keep rockin
I see you Jeff!!! You really dont use your headphones anymore!!! now thats AMaster at his craft!!!! Old school fo sho
Jazzy Jeff is just unreal
That set was AWESOME!!! This is what it sounds like when you Master Your Craft.
damn I had the chills watching this. I was proud of him like he was my damn son! Im just old school and proud to be!
Caraca !! Esse DJ Jazzy Jeff é Foda, a Performace do escracthes nunca vi Igual Um Dos Melhores DJs Junto com DJ Jock D !! I love Miami Bass e Magic Mike !!
One of the hardest routines that I had ever heard man 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💪💪💪
It had to be a bunch of haters and someone from today's era to give this video a thumbs down. The youngsters can stand to see REAL HIPHOP before there eyes, because today's FLIPFLOP don't have any talent except for a few. Big Ups to J. Cole and Kendrick.
2:26 They show the computer and the speedometers are out of control
I need to move to Philly. The whole band was mesmerized.
That shit was fucking amazing!!!!!!
Sick mixes, so dope the Magnificent 🎉🎉
The BEST EVER!!! Hands down!
Best dj in the world
Love, love, loving this. U jus don't know!!🤎🤎
I was there when my uncle battled DJ cash money to that's the best shit my uncle first then DJ premo gangstarr word up real HIP HOP
Been looking to see this again! Thanks for posting!!
Does anybody know if he uses Absolute or Relative mode Serato?
Very dope set! Didn't want it to end!!