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- Summary: You know him from his days supplying the beats to the Fresh Prince, but DJ Jazzy Jeff has finally stepped into the spotlight with this solo debut. Vocals are supplied by a variety of guests, including Jill Scott, Raheim, ?uestlove and J-Live.
- Record Label: Rapster
- Genre(s): Rap
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Positive: 8 out of 11
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Mixed: 3 out of 11
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Negative: 0 out of 11
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Like the best mixtape, The Magnificent glides from songs that are destined to be underground classics, party tracks, songs to get our swerve on to, and the straight head nodders.
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With this album, the deejay only adds to his rep and further solidifies his place amongst Hip-Hop's elite producers and turntablists.
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Entertainment WeeklyThese sublimely fluid grooves have heart. [16 Aug 2002, p.72]
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DJ Jazzy Jeff still makes music that matters, which can't be said of his former partner.
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'The Magnificent' largely sidelines Jeff's considerable turntablist skills preferring to showcase the talents of his A Touch Of Jazz production company.
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MixerThe album straddles old-school R&B, hip-hop, adeep house and anything else that illuminates Jeff's mad production skills. [Aug 2002, p.79]
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BlenderThe album's fine pedigree might have worked in a more conservative era. [#9, p.144]
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Positive: 2 out of 2
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Mixed: 0 out of 2
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Negative: 0 out of 2
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GregDNov 16, 2002It is damn good! Make a another one JJ
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NickJ.Sep 4, 2002
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