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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 16 ‘Proper Lube’ On Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
August 13, 2014
Okay, okay. Been a minute since we came with the Vinyl Destination posts. Apologies all around to all appropriate parties. AND sooo… if you are a stickler for watching in order, we do a solid. Start by watching AFTER THE JUMP (start it from the bottom then come here).
So we come to day 3 of European jaunt for this Vinyl Destination episode. DJ Jazzy Jeff and the best in the biz, riding out in the world’s smallest minivan, to Annecy, France. Not always ‘deluxe accommodations’ but chilling. Cookies and chips. Then…to get it IN… Pop Plage!! Then off Belfast, Ireland. Then to London…whew, they’re working people! And before you ask, yes the title is indeed ‘Proper Lube’ and NO… not saying anymore about that here. Watch the vid.
“Community hand towels? I’m cool.”
– Skillz
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Dayne Jordan – “I Want It All” (Prod. By DJ Jazzy Jeff) [Video]
July 29, 2014
Put your best foot forward, and put your next foot forward. If you take steps toward it, when ain’t no steps to warm up, that’s how you get toward it. Go for the goal, and you get rewarded.
– Dayne Jordan
Super dopeness from Dayne Jordan (the artist formerly known as Dosage, now rapping under his government name) – a Philly born emcee whose steady grind and polish befits that of a rising star. Dig the GoPro cam shots (giving a first person view to the dawn of his day).
Relatively little is known about the up-and-coming artist thus far; but we do know he’s still rocking @THEREALDOSAGE on Twitter. He also makes no secret that super-producer and fellow Philadelphian DJ Jazzy Jeff is squarely in his corner as music-maker and mentor. Dayne doesn’t appear to be leaning on Jeff for career advancement though. The music videos, as is the case above, don’t feature Jeff (or anyone really; basically him going in). However, the latest Vinyl Destination videos (chronicling Jazzy Jeff’s travels, gigs and hijinks) do sport cameos of the rapper; as well as some of his music.
– @ojones1
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DJ Jazzy Jeff And Questlove (of The Roots) Remix The ‘Super Mario Brothers’ Theme (Video)
July 8, 2014
You gotta be kidding! The Super Mario Brothers theme? They flipped it like that? This would be a shutdown performance at any show… To the enjoyment and amazement of the ‘Welcome America’ crowd gathered in Philly this year, Questlove and Jeff put together an epic ‘battle beat’ submission.
Philly’s own DJ Jazzy Jeff Master DJ takes on Jeremy Ellis in a Super Mario Brothers Beat duel at Philadelphia’s Welcome America Jam 7/4/14 Questlove on the drums
Vinyl Destination | Ep. 13 ‘Bonnaroo Super Jam’ On Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
July 5, 2014
Yessir. Jeff and the rest of the crew have made their way to Tennessee by this episode of Vinyl Destination. They have Bonaroo work to do. Now, if you start the show with wellness advice from Method Man…how crazy might the ep get?
Some of everybody on the set: Meth, his pal Redman… ScHoolboy Q… in there… RZA showed up… Loaded bill for Bonnaroo Super Jam. Enjoy the hijinks and highlights above.
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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 12 ‘The Silent Disco’ On Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
June 20, 2014
Episode 12… something familiar about it… Oh! On this ep Jeff and the crew jump the big pond from LA to the UK to do a surprise show on the Graham Norton Show. London with DJ Jazzy Jeff putting the perfect spin on a performance by… longtime partner Will Smith! We posted the surprise treat they gave the crowd there here.
There is much more – LA to London to Vegas in record time. And they their way to Tennessee. Some true southern fried chicken plates?
And now Dayne Jordan is embedded with the crew? Cool, cool.
And … WTF … a ‘Silent Disco’? %Party I’m in! Where are my headphones? That looked like mad fun! So much wildin’ and little time for rest. But enough of my jibba-jabba, ride out to Vinyl Destination above!
– @ojones1
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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 11 ‘Give The Drummer Some’ On Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
June 6, 2014
In this episode of Vinyl Destination, DJ Jazzy Jeff and his crew ‘have a Cali week’ in Los Angeles. Jeff links up with drummer Travis Barker to talk about the possibility of doing a show. They chat about gear and do a DJ/Drummer jam session. Got into a lot for what was to be a laid back time. Eventually got over to the grocery store to shop to make a ‘Magnificent Meal’ – and leave a full fridge (like Jeff says a good house guest should) – while staying at the home of comedian buddy Russell Peters (see him in this prior episode here)) while in town. A show in San Diego, then flying out to UK for a day, then back stateside for another show in Vegas the day after… whew! A chill week, then back on the grind like a mutha—-!
Nice soundtracking in the back[ground] in this episode (contributions from Dayne Jordan).
– @ojones1
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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 10 ‘Lost Luggage’ On Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
May 23, 2014
How good is the timing of this episode? DJ Jazzy Jeff and friends are wrapping the tour and heading stateside in a few days. Why’s that good timing? What… you didn’t know Skillz and Jeff have a gig at Center Stage (Atlanta, Georgia, USA) this weekend? Well, you do now (click here for info)!
In this episode of Vinyl Destination, the crew treks to Biel (Switzerland) before a bit of a baggage snag in Novgorod (Russia). Then… the last night of the tour before hopping the big pond to LA (USA) for the Do Over.
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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 9 ‘Kid Cudi Bath Time Music’ On Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
May 9, 2014
“Nasty Nas Milkshake…” “…This milkshake is CRAZY!”
RESPECT to Vinyl Destination’s production crew for dropping in that “Room Test” by Dayne Jordan (fi-yah!) into this Episode 9 soundtrack right from the jump!
(Oh, and don’t think we missed Episode 8… it’s after the jump, mickey fickeys!)
DJ Jazzy Jeff, Skillz and the crew on to the next one… on to the next one… on their European tour. Manchester. Brussels. Zurich. Several destinations for this episode of Vinyl Destination. Fine and good… but this travel situation is kinda eff’d up (good shake though). Truth: Touring is not always first class travel and 5 star meals. Work life on the road. But a warm bath while listening to some Kid Cudi makes it all better, of course (wait, what?).
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Dayne Jordan – “Room Test” (Produced By DJ Jazzy Jeff) [Video]
May 2, 2014
I’m not a “rapper.” I need more than 2 chains.
– Dayne Jordan
Nice! Dayne Jordan put out a video for that fiyah “Room Test” single put down by him and Jazzy Jeff (Philly connection)! Get that audio FREE via earlier post here. Um… was that a shot fired above? So… what if it was?
DOWNLOAD: DAYNE JORDAN – ROOM TEST (PRODUCED BY DJ JAZZY JEFF)
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Dayne Jordan – “Room Test” (Produced By DJ Jazzy Jeff)
May 1, 2014
“This is long awaited, highly anticipated. Don’t think, ’cause I’m running with Jeff, I think that I made it.”
– Dayne Jordan
DJ Jazzy Jeff and Dayne Jordan released their first collaborative effort entitled “Room Test,” and it’s a banger. Trust us. Or stream it, and judge for yourself. Either way, good news… FREE download!
DOWNLOAD: DAYNE JORDAN – ROOM TEST (PRODUCED BY DJ JAZZY JEFF)
Mr. Sonny James (aka DJ Statik) – “Days Of Gray” [Mixtape]
April 22, 2014
Of course, our posting something means we think it is good and/or relevant… It’s an endorsement. And we don’t endorse just anything. But this endorsement of “Days Of Gray” – a mix by Mr. Sonny James – should be taken with a bit more weight because of who else says so. Turns out that Mr. Sonny James (aka DJ Statik) is #6 on DJ Jazzy Jeff’s “Your Favorite DJ’s Favorite Deejays” list! For real. You may start partying, knowing that Jeff (and JayForce.com) approves.
– @ojones1
MR. SONNY JAMES (AKA DJ STATIK) – DAYS OF GRAY (MIXTAPE)
SONNY JAMES | DAYS OF GRAY by The Magnificent Dj Jazzy Jeff on Mixcloud
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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 7 ‘Letting Go in Amsterdam’ On Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
April 11, 2014
Sometimes you just need to let things go, especially when you’re in Amsterdam.
Episode Log – Episode 7, Season 2: DJ Jazzy Jeff and the crew catch up with DJ Shortkut in Amsterdam. First, heading to Rotterdam for a night at Corso, the guys realize they are in town for national 4/20 day.
Vinyl Destination. The guys are ‘Letting Go’ starting now!
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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 6 ‘Days Off’ On Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
March 29, 2014
They don’t fake or front on Vinyl Destination, at all. However, DJ Jazzy Jeff’s crew don’t spend days off like the average… Then again, they kinda do. Check out Episode 6 of Season 2. You’ll get it. Let’s start in London. O2 Arena. They take in a comedy show. Russell Peters, funny dude. Do they have backstage passes? Kinda. They roll up backstage WITH Peters going to rock the Arena!
Vinyl Destination … ‘Days Off’ … Don’t hate. Enjoy!
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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 5 ‘Double Up’ In England, Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
March 12, 2014
Now that we’re all caught up with the Vinyl Destinations, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the crew hit us Episode 5 of Season 2.Â
Picking up and taking off from Sophia, Bulgaria (see Episode 4 here) to England, Jeff and the rest get through a challenging leg of their journey; starting in Coventry, then on to the next one … in ye ole London towne, two hours away. Getting some Mr. G’s soul food, getting it in at 411 Bar and Nightclub. This Vinyl Destination episode – dubbed the ‘Double Up’ – is embedded up top and ready for you to view. Enjoy!
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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 4 Ferno’s First Overseas Gig, Moscow And More, Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
March 5, 2014
Episode 4. Season 2. Vinyl Destination. Let’s go… to Moscow!
The latest Vinyl Destination(s) for DJ Jazzy Jeff and the crew… overseas to Russia and Bulgaria. Special thing about this leg of the journey: DJ Ferno taking his first trip outside of North America. Stacking the passport stamps. Starting with some hard partying Russkies. Very not bad.
Oh… did you say something? Something about missing Episode 3. Nah, never that. Check after the jump.
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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 2 From California To New York, Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
January 30, 2014
Episode 2. Season 2. Vinyl Destination. DJ Jazzy Jeff, Skillz and the crew’s destinations include San Francisco to play with and make some cool tools. Meeting up with tech giant Gracenote’s president, Stephen White; Qbert at the Thud Rumble office; and DJ ShortKut at The Mighty. Then onto Vegas for 90’s-themed party at Ghostbar in The Palms Hotel and Casino. Then, leaving the West, the crew ends up in NYC.
Another leg of the journey in the can. On film, and ready for your viewing. Click play, and enjoy the trip.
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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 1 In Charlotte And Chicago, Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
January 16, 2014
YES! Vinyl Destination with DJ Jazzy Jeff, Skillz and the crew is back mannn! First stop: Charlotte (North Carolina). Some came for the CIAA Basketball Tournament. Everybody came to party! The whole episode is tremendous viewing, but we lose it starting at 3:50.
They have younger events at CIAA… but if a younger person gets a chance to kinda come to one of those classic… you know, 90s parties… they probably gone see their mom… you know, rocking HARD… in a tight fit dress… that she wore when she met your dad… that she really can’t fit anymore… but she still wears it. Might be a little traumatic.
– DJ Jazzy Jeff
Hahahaaa! Hey, that’s the risks when you party at CIAA, young’n. Partied in Chicago, too. George Daniels (the O.G.) on stage. Dancing. Breaking it down. These vids are so much fun and hilarious. Click play above and enjoy the start of Vinyl Destination Season 2!
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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 19: Vancouver, Canada… That’s A Wrap… Season Finale With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
September 20, 2013
Man. Even with your bros, even rolling in a luxury tour bus… the road can get old. And too long a trip across the Canadian outback, it can get COLD! Same crappy food… crazy sound setups… gotta ask why a deejay does what he does sometimes. Then, take another look… at the beauty everywhere. The people partying everywhere. It is what Jazzy Jeff, Skillz and the crew were meant to do. Wrapping Canada in Vancouver, with quick stop in Seattle to get the mixer fixed… then a New Year’s Eve extravaganza featuring a drum and DJ set (none other than fellow Philly native Questlove on the drums). THAT’s a season finale! Watch.
WATCH: PREVIOUS ‘VINYL DESTINATION’ EPISODES
EPISODE 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1
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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 18: Across the Canadian Countryside With the Magnificent ‘DJ Jazzy Jeff’ (Video)
September 5, 2013
For Episode 18, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Skillz and the rest of the guys continue on the tour bus… across Canada’s back highways and woodlands… In their company, deejays, an emcee, and Jeff can make beats. So, there WILL be music available; with video games and TV, there should be much male bonding. But before leaving civilization, the gang MUST hit up the Wal-Mart for supplies (of course).
Now, eventually, we do get to see the fellas work a couple of parties. But this trip is mostly hanging out in different spots as they go about day-to-day activities. Highlight: With the artistic and engineering genius it takes to put on their shows, why does doing the LAUNDRY puzzle these dudes so? Hilarious.
WATCH: PREVIOUS ‘VINYL DESTINATION’ EPISODES
EPISODE 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1
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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 17: Globetrotting From Capetown To Canada With DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
August 23, 2013
For Episode 17, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Skillz finish strong in South Africa. Capetown… promo, press, radio, demo show at a school… all to work up interest and ensure high attendance for the party. And what a party!
‘Our job is, pretty much, is to go around the world and make people have a good time.’
And after a job well done in South Africa, the fellas hop that ocean to get a week’s rest… then back at it! Cross country, east to west coast, Canadian tour… but in a NICE tour bus. More ‘chill time’ on this tour, but even down time on the bus is time for Jeff to work on beats in his rolling suite! Everybody can’t do this, but thanks to Vinyl Destination, everybody can ride along.
WATCH: PREVIOUS ‘VINYL DESTINATION’ EPISODES
EPISODE 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1
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