DJ Jazzy Jeff
American DJ and producer, Grammy Award winner
Born
January 22nd, 1965
60 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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DJ and producer gained prominence in the late 1980s as part of the hip hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. The duo released several albums, earning a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance for the track "Parents Just Don't Understand". In addition to the duo's success, he collaborated with various artists and produced numerous tracks across genres. DJ Jazzy Jeff contributed to the development of hip hop music and DJ culture, showcasing skills in turntablism and remixing. He also created his own record label, A Touch of Jazz, which facilitated the growth of other artists.
Won a Grammy Award for 'Parents Just Don't Understand'
Produced tracks for artists like Jill Scott and Musiq Soulchild
Conducted DJing workshops worldwide
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