DevilsJim89

I too love the Homebase artwork. It's totally classic and does fit with the whole early 90's bright colors and positive rap music era.

[quote=TooFresh,Mar 27 2004, 12:45 PM]I think that Born to reign is much better than BWS. In my opinion columbia "killed" this album with the lack of promotion. The first single was bsc and it was a great mistake because the album was painted as mib2 album, not hip hop. But B2R is good!! this was my "plan" for B2R.. BSC-- 2 moths before the album came out How da beat goes-- the first single Block party-- In my opinion this track is perfect during sept october Act like u know-- third and last single ...double platinum.. I'm sure[/quote] That seems like a good plan. Too bad they should have released it maybe two weeks before so they could release "How Da Beat Goes" and "Block Party". Two tight jams for the summertime. From seein' Will in interviews and during promo concerts for the album such as NYC on Today Show and Back in Black on MTV, seems like "I Can't Stop" and "Block Party" were going to be released as singles.

[quote=JumpinJack AJ,Mar 26 2004, 02:07 PM]Overbrook and A Touch of Jazz are 2 different companies with 2 different visions. It's not like they are competing or anything. A Touch of Jazz is a music company created 2 ignore all commercial industry qualifications 2 just focus on music...all kinds of music with no limits. Overbrook was started 2 bring more positive things out (not your average garbage). Such as All of Us, the news show that focuses on only "good news," the Love & Basketball, and WWW soundtrack. Overbrook concentrates on all forms of entertainment AND artists who can do it all (act, sing, produce, etc). JJ+FP have been artists 4ever, it waz time 4 them 2 branch out, take other people under their wing and show that they have business minds as well as creative minds.[/quote] Ahhhh so thats why...thanks for that explanation AJ.

For me its a 3 way tie between "Act Like You Know", "How Da Beat Goes On" and "Give Me Tonite". "Born to Reign" isnt far behind.

they are cool....i like the last banner and its font. Thats pure JJFP old-skool.

Its been 3 days now.....come on....lets go with Round 2! fan 4ever <vs> djsilvertiger Hero1 <vs> badboys Do your thing!

[quote=Jazzy Julie,Mar 27 2004, 06:57 AM]but its kinda like when you ask ur mum for something and she says "we'll see" and then it never happens. that always means no.[/quote] haha exactly. Even with this update, I doubt anything is getting done with it on DVD.

I wouldn't mind if they were on a track like "I'm comin" just as long as they dont take up a minute or two of what could be Will rapping. Just like some tracks on Born to Reign.

[quote=bigted,Mar 26 2004, 05:14 PM]Big Will should do some tracks freestylin' on underground mixtapes battlin' those haters that dissed him to keep his name in the street 'till his album drops. It ain't about just guests, a few legit ones are a'ight but too much will hurt his rep. Peace![/quote] That would be awesome as hell!! :rock: He's done way more tracks than he put Born to Reign. I think he said he had 40 and he only chose the best ones. Well he could release the others on mixtapes....hey, JJ does it, why not FP?

There's more? Isn't it just more remixs of the tracks though?

word to that. maybe ONE or TWO tracks but thats it....

I've had enough of Tra-Knox. It was an overkill of them on every track of Born to Reign.

hey nice finds tho they've been there like forever. lol. seriously though, it's cool to see Will rockin' the NYC on the first day of summer '02. I can't believe he chose to do "Miami" in "NYC". lol.

There really aren't any "lost" songs. There called "b-sides" which where like bonuses to a single. Holla Back (Will Smith Freakin' It Single UK) Just Cruisin' (MIB Soundtrack, the remix is on some copies of BWS) Get Hyped (I'm looking for the one single) From Da South (Boom! Shake the Room single) Dance or Die (Made in America soundtrack) Higher Baby (Barcelona Gold olympics or somethin soundtrack) Grovers Groove (Jazzy's Groove single) Family Christmas (I think i can beat mike tyson single....japan release) Lovely Daze (Previously unreleased...probally made inbetween homebase and code red) Fresh Prince of Bel Air (FPOBA soundtrack) Nothin on my Mind (bonus track on Born to Reign copies sold in Best Buy only) Branded (dont know) Da Rebirth (dont know) Don't Fight the Feeling (Japan copy of JJFP greatest hits) ----- I'm probaly wrong on a few of these. Ask AJ or Tim for more information.

Come on people, you took the time to sign up to this Xclusive and the best Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince forum on the world wide web. Why don't ya post and make your signing up worthwhile. :peace:

Prince IMed me last night. He's going away and won't be back until the second week of April. Specifically, I think its April 13th he'll be back. You guys know by now the rules of the battles so without Prince, it should still run smooth. So voters, PM your votes to me and I'll do all the averages and scores. Have fun battling.... peace... DevilsJim89 (a.k.a Jim)

Alf? haha...that show had some funny parts but it was corny. Amazing how one of the best sitcoms of the 90s still hasn't been released on DVD. Talk about mind-boggiling.

Why did Will start Overbrook? Come on, you got Jeff & the crew holdin' down the ATOJ. Anyway, I'm sure when the right time hits, the album will be worth the wait. Hopefully he doesn't release the album on the same day another artist releases their's. I wonder if Will got any label offers ever since being released from Columbia in 1/03.

Yeah, I also do not want an album full of cameos. I just want straight Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince. Maybe 1 or 2 cameos wouldn't hurt. I'd choose... DJ Jazzy Jeff (this is a requirement ) Biz Markie Queen Latifah Nas Slick Rick Kid N Play

[quote=Jonny 5,Mar 25 2004, 04:54 PM][quote]I still gotta turn up my speakers to listen to them[/quote] yeah, i noticed i had to turn up my speakers too, at first I thought I'd bought a dodgy copy but obviously not, what's up with that? [/quote] I guess it's because the recording and production equipment from back then isn't the same as it is now. :confused:

That site is a classic. Needs a huge update though. I know AJ is very busy and we haven't heard from Wes in a year now. :eek4: :dunno: But yo, AJ, if you ever need a potna to help you like Wes did, gimme a buzz. I'd be happy to help update. :peace:

I remember when I first got this CD in '02, I wasn't into "Then She Bit Me" (still aint) then I had already heard "I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson" so Jazzy's Groove was next. Once I heard it, I fell in love with the track. It's still my favorite off of And In This Corner...."a lil bit of platinum here". The whole album is great especially songs like "Numero Uno" in which Will totally proves he's a battle rapper and "Jeff waz on the beatbox". Those would be my favorites but Jazzy's Groove is still great. I gotta get the single. I rarely listen to any of the 3 albums from the 80s but yet when I do, there still awesome. Just ol' skool. Jive/BMG really needs to remaster all of the albums. Especially the 80's albums plus Homebase because I still gotta turn up my speakers to listen to them.

The two former ATOJ rappers "El-Sid" and "Jazz Fresh" definatly brought in this track. What ever happened to these guys? Having Jeff rap was totally great. Who ever said a DJ couldn't rap. haha. :dancingcool:

Most of the people know on this board that I'm one of the fans who aren't totally into this album. It seems though that whenever someone menchons a track or album to give it credit, I listen to it. Born to Reign, not something like Will's previous albums but this album does have some bright spots. In my opinion the best tracks are below. Born to Reign - Great opening to the album. Will once again proves that after two years away from Willenium, he's still in the game. A more mature rap battle type track. Should be a little longer though. Still great. Act Like You Know - I always thought Will sounded like he was waking up after two years. haha. Will has great flow in this song, good lyrics. "no more acting, back to rappin' again..." - i wish that would happen again. Only for 6 months to a year. Sony should have singled this track. Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head) - It may be a movie song, but lyrically it's one of his best movie songs. Will delievers clever lyrics and rap's great over a guiter background. I still think the whole "Nod ya head" part is corny, but it works for the song. "the best-lookin crime fighter since myself in part one". Tra-Knox does great in this song as well. How Da Beat Goes On - Definatly should have been that 2nd single to this album. Sony made a BIG mistake by overlooking this track as it would have done well on the charts. Probally could have pushed this album up to Platinum Status. "..but yo the movies just a chick on the side, I'm in love with the flow." This song just needs maybe a remix or some more rap to it. Still great song though. Block Party - A nice laid back summer time style track. Seems like Will self-promoted it in interviews. This could have been released as a single as well. Nice to hear FP hasn't let the hollywood movie lifestyle change from his old philly-street life. Give Me Tonite - The best track on the album that has the best beat. Great song to "PUMP UP THE BASS". I can totally relate to the lyrics. Maybe a little more rap but it's still awesome. Nothin' on My Mind - The first 20 seconds sounds like the opening of "From Da South". Pretty nice to see Will just sit back and rap. A decent track. - All in all, I give Born to Reign a 6 out of 10. Which is average. Not Will's best though. I'll only go that far. haha.

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