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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 13: Celebrating Independence Day With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
July 3, 2013
In episode 13 of Vinyl Destination, DJ Jazzy Jeff was back home with family… so to speak… doing his thing on stage with his fam The Roots in the hometown Philly. Everybody from Queen Latifah to Common to Daryl Hall was in town for the Fourth of July celebration show. Great practice footage; and the fanfare and fireworks at the concert were appropriate for the incredible show enjoyed by all. An unparalleled celebration of America in the city of its birth. But the party didn’t stop there. It was off to Dusk (a venue in Atlantic City). On the way, Jeff shared some touching sentiments about his late friend DJ AM.
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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 12: What Happens in Vegas… With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
July 2, 2013
In episode 12 of Vinyl Destination, DJ Jazzy Jeff is back in the USA. Vegas baby! Partying in the desert is great time for Skillz on the mic and Jeff cutting loose with the blends. But before you know, the duo is back up bright and early; heading out to join Jill Scott for her Block Party Tour in the morning.
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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 11: Farewell UK, Hello USA With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
July 1, 2013
In episode 11 of Vinyl Destination, DJ Jazzy Jeff wraps the European leg of his tour in London; doing some TV taping from his ‘private beach’ taking a trip out to the Bristol countryside with the crew (and some KFC). Of course, they receive high praise for the last hoorah in Europe before flying back stateside (Washington DC). But Skillz, Jeff, and the rest could not get love everywhere in the UK… Wonder why the restaurant would not let them sit down?
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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 10: Dirty Laundry In London With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
May 16, 2013
In episode 10 of Vinyl Destination Philly’s finest DJ & producer DJ Jazzy Jeff continues on with the European leg of his tour along with his crew as they travel by planes, trains, & automobiles through Romania, France, & eventually finding their way to the UK in London. In this particular episode we again find DJ Jazzy Jeff speaking on the good & bad of traveling around the world including those times when it’s necessary to air out ‘dirty laundry’.
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EPISODE 9 | EPISODE 8 | EPISODE 7 | EPISODE 6 | EP. 5 | EP. 4 | EP. 3 | EP. 2 | EP. 1
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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 9: European Tour With DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
April 30, 2013
The world famous DJ Jazzy Jeff returns with episode 9 of his Vinyl Destination series. In this segment Jazzy Jeff & his crew are embarking on the last week of their world tour but this leg finds them in Europe hitting up Norway, Sweden, Ireland, & Germany where they just so happen to also bump into R&B singer Estelle. A few other hilarious situations occur when DJ Jazzy Jeff’s emcee Skillz speaks of a wild fan who have Ruff Ryders tattoo next to his pubic hairs while another fan sports a rainbow-colored Wu-Tang Clan logo on his chest. Not to mention the team discovering some random dude in their hotel lobby watching gay porn in public view. This is truly different in Europe indeed….
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EPISODE 8 | EPISODE 7 | EPISODE 6 | EPISODE 5 | EPISODE 4 | EP. 3 | EP. 2 | EP. 1
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Vinyl Destination | Episode VII: The World Famous DJ Jazzy Jeff Finishes His Middle Eastern Tour (Video)
April 2, 2013
In episode 7 of DJ Jazzy Jeff’s web series ‘Vinyl Destination’ we find the Philly turntable legend & his crew finishing up their middle eastern tour in places like Bahrain, Dubai, & more. This particular episode finds DJ Jazzy Jeff rocking a number of parties, taking in some Formula 1 racing with race car driver Lewis Hamilton, & rocking for U.S troops stationed in Abu Dhabi two hours outside of Dubai.
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Skillz – I’m Outchea (Video)
April 1, 2013
Although Skillz has been touring the world as DJ Jazzy Jeff’s hypeman as documented in their Vinyl Destination web series, the Virgina emcee has been spending plenty of time in Atlanta if you’ve noticed occasionally from his twitter page. Just like the sound of Skillz’s “2012 Rap Up” his new video & single “I’m Outchea” off of his latest album “Thoughts Become Things” is a musical indication of this ATL/southern based influence from a production standpoint if you were to ask me.
DOWNLOAD: SKILLZ – THOUGHTS BECOME THINGS (ALBUM)
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Vinyl Destination | Episode Two – DJ Jazzy Jeff Visits Hong Kong & Shanghai China (Video)
January 23, 2013
“To continue with DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Vinyl Destination series, here is the second installment, Vinyl Destination: Episode 2. In this episode DJ Jazzy Jeff and his team explore the streets and city life of Hong Kong. Please enjoy another 15 minutes of fun, music, and entertainment. Most importantly, we hope you all continue on this musical journey around the world with DJ Jazzy Jeff.”
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Vinyl Destination: Episode One — DJ Jazzy Jeff Tours Asia (Video)
January 9, 2013
Remember that Vinyl Destination episode we posted… DJ Jazzy Jeff’s 2012 Wrap-Up? Well, let’s back up a little bit. Check out Episode 1 of Vinyl Destination. Jeff has a real Hip-Hop Travel Channel thing going on here.
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Skillz – 2012 Rap Up
December 24, 2012
Skillz delivers the 2012 Rap Up via MissInfo that appears on his new album “Thoughts Become Things” that’s out now. The Virginia emcee says he’s gracefully bowing out on doing the Rap Up’s every year & that this is his last & final album. Out of all of his annual year-end ‘Rap Ups’ he’s done over the years I enjoyed this one the least. Probably because I could sense his heart really wasn’t into doing them anymore. I guess we gotta to enjoy it for what it is. Thanks for the many years of of doing these Skillz. Ya Bish!
SKILLZ – 2012 RAP UP
Skillz – “Tryin’ To Get By”
December 17, 2012
I thought I saw the emcee that put Virginia on the map mention on twitter that he’d soon be releasing his last studio album. Skillz has become widely known for his year-end wrap ups every year that people have grown accustomed to around this time of year. This time around Skillz will release his new album “Thoughts Become Things” on December 26 & it will include his “2012 Rap Up” on the project. For now peep the brand new single that just dropped called “Tryin’ To Get By” produced by District 9 & featuring a young lady by the name of Carmael below…
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Skillz – “Bring The Sparklers Out”
November 7, 2012
Virginia’s invincible Mad Skillz (just going by Skillz nowadays) is back with another one! He leaks the first single off what he has declared to be his last studio album, “Thoughts Become Things.” This crunk-infused joint – entitled “Bring the Sparklers Out” – can be streamed right here right now.
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Royce da 5’9″ x Skillz x Diamond D – “One for the Money” (Prod. by G-Squared)
September 26, 2012
OOOHHHH! This is dope! All three emcees OWNED this joint – Royce da 5’9″, Skillz, and Diamond D show how legends at lyricism do on this track produced by Boston’s G-Squared (formerly of the Kreators). “One For The Money” is off the forthcoming album “Unearthed” (due out second quarter 2013). The album will feature the likes of Pharoahe Monch, Blu, Large Professor, Kool G Rap, Sean Price, Rock (of Heltah Skeltah) Artifacts, Apathy, Celph Titled, and Torae. Producers will include Nottz, M-Phazes, !llmind, Khrysis, Young Cee, Ayatollah and BeanOne. But for now, click and take a good listen to this instant classic here.
ROYCE DA 5’9″ X SKILLZ X DIAMOND D – ONE FOR THE MONEY (PROD. BY G-SQUARED)
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Skillz – “Good Evening Freestyle”
June 7, 2012
Skillz recently celebrated another born day so he let loose this freestyle over Mac Miller’s ‘Good Evening’ instrumental. The song was released with the help of the DMV’s resident radio DJ & air-personality DJ Money. The track fits Skillz well & lyrically you already know the Virginia emcee does what he does better than most lyricists in the game still…..
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Skillz On ‘Where It All Began’ (Video)
March 13, 2012
“Skillz’s first piece of music he ever bought was DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince’s “Girls of the World Ain’t Nothing But Trouble”. Fast forward several years later and he is now touring the world with the legendary Jazzy Jeff. Skillz is living proof that talent, drive and hard work makes dreams come true. Skillz is a veteran & it’s clear in how he references every one of the four elements when he talks about his first experiences with hip-hop. And, wait till you hear him discuss his hip-hop connection with Affion Crockett. This is the story of ‘Where It All Began’ in hip-hop for Skillz.” – AFH
Skillz – “2011 Rap Up”
January 1, 2012
Every year this what the real hip hop fans have been waiting on! Skillz delivers his annual Rap Up highlighting all the craziness that took place during 2011. If you dig it go support it on itunes. Happy 2012….
DOWNLOAD: SKILLZ – 2011 RAP UP
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DJ Jazzy Jeff: The Asia Tour (Trailer)
December 9, 2011
There are several DJs that I know of personally who travel the world spinning at clubs or as the DJ for most of your favorite music artists. I’ve often said to a few of them that they need to document their travels in much the same way DJ Jazzy Jeff is doing for his Asia tour with his hypeman & emcee Skillz. Check out this nice mini preview of what’s the come from DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Asia Tour which just finished up…
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Skillz – ‘Celebrate Life’ feat. Travis Barker (Video)
October 14, 2011
New joint from VA representer Skillz fresh off his B.E.T. cypher performance. Skillz took his talents to Las Vegas for this new clip with cameos from DJ Jazzy Jeff…
B.E.T. Cyphers 2011 (Video)
October 10, 2011
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Skillz presents: Hip-Hop Confessions Ep. 9 “Ladies First” (Video)
August 29, 2011
Skillz gets some great confessions from 3 of hip-hop’s most prominent, pioneering women; MC Lyte, Salt-n-Pepa.
