And in This Corner...
DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince · 1989
56 min · 12 tracks · funk · hip-hop · R&B
A playful blend of hip-hop and funk laced with witty storytelling and vibrant beats.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- playful storytelling vibes steady mid-tempo flow engaging narrative journeys
- Context
- Released on October 31, 1989, 'And in This Corner...' was the second studio album from DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, following their successful debut 'He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper'. At this point, Will Smith was beginning to solidify his dual career in music and television, preparing for his upcoming role in the hit series 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'.
- If you like
- funk, hip-hop, R&B
And in This Corner... is an album by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, released in 1989. A playful blend of hip-hop and funk laced with witty storytelling and vibrant beats. This album helped further popularize the duo's unique blend of humor and storytelling within hip-hop, reaching No. 71 on the Billboard 200 chart. The track 'Everything That Glitters (Ain’t Always Gold)' became particularly notable, addressing themes of materialism and deception in a light-hearted yet impactful way. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does And in This Corner... sound like?
A playful blend of hip-hop and funk laced with witty storytelling and vibrant beats. Rooted in funk and hip-hop.
What makes And in This Corner... by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince notable?
This album helped further popularize the duo's unique blend of humor and storytelling within hip-hop, reaching No. 71 on the Billboard 200 chart. The track 'Everything That Glitters (Ain’t Always Gold)' became particularly notable, addressing themes of materialism and deception in a light-hearted yet impactful way. Released on October 31, 1989, 'And in This Corner...' was the second studio album from DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, following their successful debut 'He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper'. At this point, Will Smith was beginning to solidify his dual career in music and television, preparing for his upcoming role in the hit series 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'.
Who is And in This Corner... for?
And in This Corner... works well if you're into playful storytelling vibes, steady mid-tempo flow and engaging narrative journeys.
How many songs are on And in This Corner...?
And in This Corner... has 12 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Then She Bit Me Standout 3:35
- 2 I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson Standout 4:49
- 3 Jazzy’s Groove 3:45
- 4 Everything That Glitters (Ain’t Always Gold) Standout 4:19
- 5 You Got It (Donut) 4:56
- 6 The Girlie Had a Mustache 4:32
- 7 The Reverend 4:33
- 8 Who Stole My Car? 4:57
- 9 The Men of Your Dreams 4:55
- 10 Numero uno 4:11
- 11 Too Damn Hype 5:49
- 12 Jeff Waz on the Beat Box 5:41
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