Hip Hop Forever 2

DJ Jazzy Jeff | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 20, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rapster
• ASIN: B0001ENY2G
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #107,406 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #64 in Music > Dance & DJ > Turntablists

Track Listings

1. Raekwon - Ice Cream

2. Blahzay Blahzay - Danger

3. Smif ‘N’ Wessun - Bucktown

4. Blackmoon - How Many Emcee’s

5. Asheru - Mood Swing

6. I.N.I. - Square One

7. J-Live - Braggin’ Writes

8. Interlude

9. O.C. - Time’s Up

10. Nas - Made U Look

11. Black Moon - Buck Em’ Down (Beatminerz Remix)

12. Missin’ Linx - M.I.A.

13. Pete Rock & Grand Agent - This Is The Way They Meant

14. Jaylib - The Official

15. Gang Starr - Words I Manifest

16. Jeru Tha Damaja - Can’t Stop The Prophet (Pete Rock Remix)

17. A Tribe Called Quest - Electric Relaxation

18. Phife Dawg - Flawless

19. Wildchild feat. Vinia Mojica - Party Up

20. The Beatnuts - Watch Out Now

See all 23 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

The incredible DJ Jazzy Jeff presents the second installment of one of the best loved hip hop compilations of all time. The legendary first volume of Hip Hop Forever was mixed by Kenny Dope of Masters At Work fame and now DJ Jazzy Jeff is set to raise the bar with his star-studded collection. Classic hip hop, hard to find jams and new favorites are all represented and mixed as only DJ Jazzy Jeff can. Hip Hop Forever has commanded respect from hip hop heads old and new, the series’ UK launch party in 1998 was hosted by hip hop legends Marley Marl and Pete Rock.

After releasing his amazing artist album The Magnificent in 2002, it was inevitable that we would present to the world DJ Jazzy Jeff’s first official mix CD. Those of you who saw DJ Premier, Grandmaster Flash, Kid Capri and DJ Jazzy Jeff’s tribute to Jam Master Jay at the BET awards last year will remember how Jeff received a standing ovation. It is this uncanny ability to move a crowd coupled with unprecedented turntable wizardry that is captured on volume two of Hip Hop Forever.

For the collectors, this very special installation of Hip Hop Forever will be available as a mixed full-length CD as well as in limited edition, un-mixed 2xCD. Regardless of which format you choose, sit back and enjoy a fine mix by possible the greatest hip hop DJ of all time. A great mix of old, new, classic and fine obscurities from artists including: Nas, Raekwon, Cypress Hill, Pete Rock, Gang Starr, A Tribe Called Quest and Jaylib.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Foundation!!!, April 1, 2006

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Jimmy Garcia (SLC, UT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hip Hop Forever 2 (Audio CD)

If you are new to hip hop music or just wanting a great hip hop compilation, this LP is highly recommended. These are essential artists/songs to check out. Especially, when ya have one of the illest DJ's mixin' & chopin' it up.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars That Raw Boom Bap (4.5 Stars), July 26, 2005

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Norfeest "Yes Yes Y'all" (Washington DC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hip Hop Forever 2 (Audio CD)

Jazzy Jeff has long been my favorite DJ. I've been following his work since '86 and it does my heart good to hear cats like Jeff still tearing it up. The tracks all range from the early to mid 90's and includes various bangers and some of them are pretty obscure like the "Can't Stop The Prophet" Pete Rock remix or O.C's classic "Times Up". I really don't have to go into much detail. Just look at the track listing, it speaks for itself. You already know how Jeff flawlessly blends tracks, so the rest is a no brainer.

The only flaw (if you can call it that) I could find on the album was the fact that some of the songs were censored (like "Made U Look"). It was a small distraction, but a distraction nevertheless.

Hip Hop Forever Vol. II is more than worth owning. If you haven't heard it by now, quit cheating yourself and buy it. Jeff has been my favorite since day 1 and he has yet to let me down.

Standout Tracks: Electric Relaxation, How Many Emcees (My Favorite), Times Up, Buck 'Em Down (Beatminerz Remix), Braggin' Writes, Made U Look, Square One, Can't Stop The Prophet (Pete Rock Remix), Live At The BBQ, and Words I Manifest

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed CD vs. Limited Edition, May 27, 2004

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Scott D. Gribble (Baltimore MD) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hip Hop Forever 2 (Audio CD)

Ok, the original mixed cd version of this was great. Just great classic tracks from (or at least staying true to) the golden era of Hip-Hop. After listening to this version and herd that the Limited offered an Unmixed Cd as well, I was excited to have many of these great tracks in full form as well. Unfortunatly, somehow all of the songs on the mixed cd DO NOT appear at all on the unmixed disc. Why???? I have no clue. Either Jeff wanted to include more tracks or what, i have no idea. Surprisingly enough it takes away more than it does help. It's especially dissapointing to see Jeru's Can't Stop the Prophet Remix (which is hard to find) replaced with the original version that everyone can get on his album. Other tracks you might be dissapointed not to find in full form are:
I.N.I. - Square One
Phife Dawg - Flawless
Wildchild feat. Vinia Mojica - Party U
J-Live - Braggin' Writes
The Pharcyde - Drop

I don't wanna take anything away from the Original Mixed version of this cd, which is outstanding, but buyers should be weary of some surprises.