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Good Morning Hip Hop, Peace Morning All Happy Friday. Hit the Like and comment. Not To Mention follow me on Instagram @pkspbeats  This blog will be a special one about the big brother DJ Jazzy Jeff aka The Magnificent. Jeffrey Townsend was born on January 22nd in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where it all started his passion for music. At the age of ten, Jeff was fascinated with the local Disc Jockeys doing local block parties. He would sit in amazement as they set up the equipment for the party. He did this locally and in surrounding neighborhoods. They weren't always recognized, but they were the ones that made everyone dance.  South Bronx Park Jam, 1984. Photograph by Mr Henry Chalfant Jazzy Jeff is professionally known as part of the duo DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince (Will Smith) also of Philadelphia. Receiving the first Grammy for Best Rap Performance in 1989 for the song "Parents Just Don't Understand." Their most successful song to date is "Summertime....

GO:OD AM - MAC MILLER Good Morning Hip Hop, Peace Morning All Happy Friday.... RIP Mac Miller... This morning we are talking about the Good Brother Mac Miller aka Malcolm McCormick from Pittsburgh, PA. This track is from his Certified Gold Album "GO:OD AM" his 3rd studio album released September 18, 2015... This is one of those Jazzy tracks that Mac really shines on with some lyrical verses. The album debuted at #4 on the US Billboard 200 charts. "Brand Name" was recorded at ID Labs in Pittsburgh, PA ran by Eric "E" Dan who ran the popular studio to Wiz Khalifa and Mac. Mac did record most of the songs from the album at this Studio sharing the album to some other great artists. Two other top hits off the album were "100 Grandkids" and "Weekend" featuring Miguel. Brand Name is that track that resonates with me due to the concept of being placed in a make-shift world where nothing is real it is all made up. Feeling the l...