Greatest Hits
DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince · 1998
77 min · 18 tracks · funk · hip-hop · R&B
A vibrant mix of playful narratives and infectious beats that defined an era of hip-hop.
Greatest Hits is an album by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, released in 1998. A vibrant mix of playful narratives and infectious beats that defined an era of hip-hop. This album solidified DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince's legacy in hip-hop, reaching notable positions on the charts, including peaking at number 5 on the US Billboard 200. The track 'Men in Black' received significant radio play and contributed to the success of the film of the same name, reinforcing their crossover appeal between music and film. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Greatest Hits sound like?
A vibrant mix of playful narratives and infectious beats that defined an era of hip-hop. Rooted in funk and hip-hop.
What makes Greatest Hits by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince notable?
This album solidified DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince's legacy in hip-hop, reaching notable positions on the charts, including peaking at number 5 on the US Billboard 200. The track 'Men in Black' received significant radio play and contributed to the success of the film of the same name, reinforcing their crossover appeal between music and film. In 1998, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince released this compilation as a celebration of their successful career, following their rise to fame in the late '80s and early '90s with hits like 'Parents Just Don’t Understand.' This album came after their last studio album 'Code Red' in 1993 and capitalized on Will Smith's burgeoning solo career in film, showcasing their classic tracks alongside newer remixes.
How many songs are on Greatest Hits?
Greatest Hits has 18 tracks, running approximately 77 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Girls Ain’t Nothing but Trouble (1988 extended remix) 4:50
- 2 Men in Black (album version) 3:46
- 3 Summertime (album version) 4:32
- 4 Parents Just Don’t Understand (single edit) 5:14
- 5 Boom! Shake the Room (album version) 3:49
- 6 Just Cruisin’ (album version) 4:00
- 7 Ring My Bell (Mr. Lee’s radio mix) 4:05
- 8 Brand New Funk (album version) 4:02
- 9 Lovely Daze 4:23
- 10 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 2:57
- 11 A Nightmare on My Street (single version) 4:58
- 12 A Touch of Jazz (album version) 3:18
- 13 I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson (album version) 4:49
- 14 The Magnificent Jazzy Jeff (album version) 5:23
- 15 I’m Looking for the One (to Be with Me) (album version) 4:35
- 16 You Saw My Blinker (album version) 4:13
- 17 Summertime ’98 (SoulPower remix) 4:51
- 18 Megamix (edit) 3:42
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