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Yeah the comments are brutal. I feel like he just can’t win. People just keep hating on him.

Maaaan, he saw that a lot of us were not feeling "Pretty Girls" and was quick to drop some heat. That "expect me on the stage" line is kinda gangsta.  I just wish the host would shut up. This better be on the next album. 

I've collated all the videos from the performance here: https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/2025/06/15/will-smith-jazzy-jeff-perform-for-80000-at-wembley-stadium-in-london/

I’m seeing a lot of positive reactions about this song as well. Had some friends texting me saying they liked it, others saying they don’t. It is a mixed bag. So far the video has 455k views on YouTube. Let’s see where this goes. All the song needs is one or two radio stations putting it on their playlist. 

I screen recorded it. The file was over 3GB so I had to compress it a bit. Here’s a download link.
https://we.tl/t-64fCkpRcHk

This is spot on for me. I’m honestly surprised how many people are so negative on this considering how he used to release goofy music with JJ all the time. And no I don’t think all of those were great either, some were downright absurd like “she bit me”. But they don’t all need to be serious or deep. I think this one is fun and I honestly haven’t been seeing any more negatively in the comments than any of his other releases. 
I dunno I’d take this over “get lit” any damn day of the week. 
Don’t listen to the haters man, I’m with you. So far I’ve also seen positive feedback about it. Been waiting so long for Will to get back into music, and I was hoping he would also release some fun tracks. I also like this better than “first love” and maybe even “beautiful scars” 
Ridiculous comment 

An account with two posts and a personal attack. I've no reason to lie. What's happening to this board? I've been a member over 20 years and suddenly the board is littered with new accounts focused on posting negative comments. I don't like it.

Looking forward to that Wembley show! Him and Jeff together will be fire. I bet Jeff’s involvement will make the newer songs sound even better. 

You’re not really stating facts, you’re stating your opinion which is fine. I’m not gonna get into an argument about our different opinions, everyone is entitled to their own.
 
Let’s get back on topic. 

You do come off hard with the negativity man. It’s always great to see new members join this board but when your first posts are like this it sends out the wrong vibe, you know?
I respect your opinion, this song is not for everyone. I think it’s okay. He has done worse songs in my humble opinion. “I Can’t Stop”, “Willow Is A Player” and “First Love” come to mind. I guess he’s just having fun and doing his own thing. It just sucks for us, real hip hop heads, that he isn’t making the songs we would like him to do. I enjoyed his last album when it dropped but I don’t listen to a lot. We need Jeff to be more involved with the music and the tour. He makes the best songs when Jeff is involved! 

It's one thing to share an opinion. It's another to come here and act like a jerk toward other board members.  You can be removed, if that's your agenda. 
 

Y’all need to lighten up. (And I’m not including the random bots that just ascended upon us) 

I get what he's trying to do. It's a song made for TikTok and social media. He's trying to stay relevant, he's riding trends. It doesn't appeal to the old skool Hip Hop heads like most of us. We're all hoping he will get back in the lab with Jeff but he's just having fun and trying things. 
I could see this blow up on TikTok and other social media. It's got a catchy hook and a fun beat. Lyrics are basic club rap, it's better than First Love in my opinion. 

Love this mashup. That Work It beat is awesome! 

Love this mashup. That Work It beat is awesome! 

He posted this on his IG. 

That “freestyle” is good! He needs to put stuff like this on the next album. 

He posted this on his IG. 

He posted this on his IG. 

That “freestyle” is good! He needs to put stuff like this on the next album. 

He always gets bad album reviews, people just love to hate! 

Legendswillneverdie.com
https://legendswillneverdie.com/2025/03/28/will-smith-based-on-a-true-story-review/
The art desk
https://theartsdesk.com/new-music/album-will-smith-based-true-story?amp
Ratingsgamemusic.com
https://ratingsgamemusic.com/2025/03/28/will-smith-based-on-a-true-story-album-review/
Top Three Us
https://www.topthreeus.com/will-smith-based-on-a-true-story-album-review/
 

Man, I am absolutely loving this album!!!! I love the barbershop, absolutely mesmerized by it.  Rave in the wasteland has got me, hard.  I love the sermons, his style on those are outstanding.  I’m loving all the different styles he’s rapping in, his flow is fantastic.  The hard times disco rap vibes so smooth, love it.  His message resonated with me in a major way, more than anything since code red.  Love the guitar on First Love.  The fresh feel of Make it Look Easy.  This is feeling very much like my favorite solo album, and second favorite after Code Red.   This album is way better than I was expecting.  So much better.  Fire, just absolutely fire. Beginning to end.

Great to some of the old heads returning to the forum! 
Make It Look easy is also really catchy!