While it is widely reported that Smith turned down a scholarship to attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Smith denied this in a Reader's Digest interview stating, "My mother, who worked for the School Board of Philadelphia, had a friend who was the admissions officer at MIT. I had pretty high SAT scores and they needed black kids, so I probably could have gotten in. But I had no intention of going to college." This is corroborated in a Wired interview where he states he never applied to MIT.
Despite the above, when Smith appeared on Inside the Actors Studio, he stated that he was admitted to the "pre-engineering program" at MIT.
Jazzy's Groove
The Fresh Prince Lyrics
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Give me your attention, stop what you're doin and listen up
Because my partner in rhyme is about to tear it up
Jeff, is if someone said that your beats don't excite
And that your cuts were wack, what would you say? (Yeah, right!)
Jeff's about to give an incredible display
And unequivocally prove that he's the best deejay
To this long and strong theme song, Jazzy's Groove
And it'll (make em clap to this)
(Make em clap to this)
Hey yo, Jeff
(Come on, yeah)
And it'll (make em clap to this)
And it'll (make em clap to this)
(Come on, yeah)
You know, a lot of deejays, they're just short pieces of statues
My deejay's swift and exciting and coming at you
To other deejays Jeff is just too much
He doesn't use the line switch as a transform crutch
Never missin beats, always on time with the rhyme
You know the scratches are fine when interwined with a bass line
Live in concert, Jeff is never Memorex
You don't believe he's def? Check the flex
[ Jeff cuts up ]
(Don't stop to the rhythm, cause I..)
I could talk forever, but still never explain
Why deejays flee when they hear Jeff's name
Jeff is number one, even though he just begun
Rulin hip-hop as if he was Attila the Hun
We make records, it all adds up a caleidoscope
We work hard, so people can't deny that it's dope
Some music makes you shake, some makes you move
(Now here's what I want y'all to do...)
This beat is dope and it's called Jazzy's Groove
(Come on, yeah)
(Na-na-na-na)
(Come on, yeah)
(Now here's what I want y'all to do)
(Na-na-na-na)
(Break)
(The uncannible)
These lyrics are from the song Jazzy's Groove by The Fresh Prince, featuring DJ Jazzy Jeff. The song is a tribute to Jeff's skills as a DJ, with Will Smith rapping about how Jeff is the best in the game. Smith challenges anyone who thinks Jeff's beats don't excite and proves that Jeff is the best DJ out there. The song begins with Smith giving Jeff his undivided attention before offering words of encouragement. He then introduces Jeff as the star of the show, and Jeff cuts the record, showcasing his talent. Smith raps about how other DJs are just short pieces of statues compared to Jeff. He says that Jeff is swift and exciting and is always on time with the rhyme. Smith explains that the scratches are fine when intertwined with the bass line.
The song is a true celebration of Jeff's talent and his status as a top DJ. Smith claims that Jeff is number one, even though he has just begun. He notes that they make records that are an eclectic mix of sounds and that they work hard to make sure that people can't deny that it's dope. Jazzy's Groove is a perfect example of this, with a catchy bass line, lively horns, and Jeff's skillful cuts. The beats make you move and shake, which is what Smith wants his listeners to do.
This song showcases Smith and Jeff's chemistry and friendship. Their support for each other is evident throughout the song, with Smith cheerleading Jeff and showcasing his talent at every turn. The song is also a testament to Jeff's talent as a DJ and his ability to move a crowd.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me your attention, stop what you're doin and listen up
Stop whatever you're doing and pay attention to the music because something great is about to happen
Because my partner in rhyme is about to tear it up
The rapper is introducing his DJ and announcing that he's going to do a great job
Jeff, is if someone said that your beats don't excite
Asking the DJ Jeff what he would do if someone said his beats are boring
And that your cuts were wack, what would you say? (Yeah, right!)
The DJ Jeff would laugh sarcastically because he knows his beats are amazing
Jeff's about to give an incredible display
The rapper is hyping up Jeff by saying he's about to put on an amazing performance
And unequivocally prove that he's the best deejay
Jeff is going to prove that he's the best DJ without a single doubt
His name is Jazzy Jeff and he's preparin to shake and make you move
Jazzy Jeff is going to start playing music that's going to make everyone dance and enjoy themselves
To this long and strong theme song, Jazzy's Groove
This song is called 'Jazzy's Groove' and it's the perfect music to dance to
And it'll (make em clap to this)
The music is so good that it will make people start clapping
(Make em clap to this)
The rapper is emphasizing that the music is so great, it will make people react by clapping
Hey yo, Jeff
The rapper is addressing Jeff
(Come on, yeah)
The rapper is hyping up Jeff and encouraging him to keep playing music
And it'll (make em clap to this)
The rapper is repeating that the music is so good, it will make people clap
You know, a lot of deejays, they're just short pieces of statues
The rapper is saying that many DJs are boring and not memorable
My deejay's swift and exciting and coming at you
The rapper is saying that his DJ (Jeff) is the opposite of boring and is playing exciting music
To other deejays Jeff is just too much
Other DJs might be intimidated by Jeff's amazing skills
He doesn't use the line switch as a transform crutch
Jeff doesn't rely on a common technique that other DJs might use to make their music sound better
Never missin beats, always on time with the rhyme
Jeff is always perfectly in sync with the music and is great at timing his beats with the rapper's rhymes
You know the scratches are fine when interwined with a bass line
Jeff's sound effects are great because they match perfectly with the bass music
Live in concert, Jeff is never Memorex
Seeing Jeff live in concert is even better than hearing him on a recording
You don't believe he's def? Check the flex
If you don't believe that Jeff is great, then watch his arm muscles flex as he plays music
[ Jeff cuts up ]
Refers to Jeff playing music and using his sound effects to remix and add to the music
(Don't stop to the rhythm, cause I..)
The music is so good that people shouldn't stop dancing or listening to it
I could talk forever, but still never explain
The rapper could keep talking about Jeff and his skills, but words wouldn't be enough to describe how great he is
Why deejays flee when they hear Jeff's name
Other DJs might get scared or intimidated when they hear that Jeff is going to be playing music
Jeff is number one, even though he just begun
Jeff is already the best DJ, even though he's just getting started
Rulin hip-hop as if he was Attila the Hun
Jeff is dominating the hip hop music scene like a powerful conqueror
We make records, it all adds up a caleidoscope
The rapper and Jeff are producing music that's diverse and interesting
We work hard, so people can't deny that it's dope
The rapper and Jeff put a lot of effort into their music, and people can tell that it's really good
Some music makes you shake, some makes you move
Different types of music can put you in a good mood and make you want to dance
(Now here's what I want y'all to do...)
The rapper is about to give some instructions for what he wants people to do while listening to the music
This beat is dope and it's called Jazzy's Groove
The rapper is naming the song that they're playing, 'Jazzy's Groove', and saying that it's really good
(Na-na-na-na)
This is a musical interlude that doesn't have a specific meaning
(Now here's what I want y'all to do)
The rapper is giving instructions for what people should do while listening to the music
(Na-na-na-na)
This is another musical interlude that doesn't have a specific meaning
(Break)
This is a musical break, where the music slows down or stops temporarily
(The uncannible)
This is an unclear or ambiguous line that doesn't have a specific meaning
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEFFREY TOWNES, WILLARD C. SMITH
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