DJ Jazzy Jeff famous quotes

Last updated: Sep 5, 2024

I use the echo effect a lot when I DJ because it allows for smooth transitions, especially at different BPMs. It also adds a studio quality to live DJ performances.
-- DJ Jazzy Jeff

#Echoes #Quality #Transition
QBert is pretty much the Jimi Hendrix of DJing. He is so far advanced. So far ahead of everybody else. He's like Yoda! Like the guru.
-- DJ Jazzy Jeff

#Hendrix #Guru
I'm not saying that what the radio plays isn't good. My issue is with what they don't play. You can play Jay-Z, but why don't you play Jurassic 5? You can play Nas and Nelly, but why don't you play J-Live? I want to open up the door to how it was back in the day.
-- DJ Jazzy Jeff

#Doors #Play #Issues
You have to make your wedding day all about you.
-- DJ Jazzy Jeff

#Wedding Day #Our Wedding
I asked her for Adidas and she bought me Zips.
-- DJ Jazzy Jeff

#Art #Media #Adidas
Parents just don't understand.
-- DJ Jazzy Jeff

#Hip Hop #Parent
The Independent Record Store is the reason why i STILL do music...It seems like they're the only ones that Really care about the real music lovers...we need them...they're our balance to all of the music we are FORCED to listen to...they're the only ones that may still suggest something NEW and FRESH instead of just what's popular.
-- DJ Jazzy Jeff

#Real #Independent #Balance
And more than anything, I like the improvisation of jazz. That's the same thing with DJ-ing. There's so much improvisation you can do with cuttin' and scratchin' that's reminiscent of jazz music, because it's all about how you feel. You're capturing a vibe and just going with it.
-- DJ Jazzy Jeff

#How You Feel #Jazz #Music Is
As much as I am hip-hop, I'm soul. As much as I am soul, I'm a turntablist. As much as I'm a DJ, I love jazz and rock.
-- DJ Jazzy Jeff

#Rocks #Hip Hop #Soul
As a DJ I am never 100 percent in charge of the sound. The sound levels are controlled by someone at the sound board of the venue.
-- DJ Jazzy Jeff

#Levels #Sound #Boards
So many people equate money and success with happiness, especially in the music industry.
-- DJ Jazzy Jeff

#People #Music Industry
As a producer, youre pretty much creating a body of work that an artist has to stand behind.
-- DJ Jazzy Jeff

#Artist #Creating #Body
My heart and soul is still music.
-- DJ Jazzy Jeff

#Heart #Soul #Stills
I got married because it was the right time and the right thing to do.
-- DJ Jazzy Jeff

#Married #Right Time #Right Thing
Leaning to the side but you can't speed through; 2 miles an hour so everybody sees you.
-- DJ Jazzy Jeff

#Hip Hop #Sides #Speed

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