DJ Jazzy Jeff

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There’s no separating Jeffrey Allen Townes, better known as DJ Jazzy Jeff, from his more famous counterpart Will Smith. Together they created an upbeat, family friendly spin on hip-hop that helped widen the audience for rap music and usher Smith into superstardom after he landed the lead role in the NBC sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” where Jazzy Jeff had a supporting role. But where Smith increasingly focused on acting, Jeff stayed true to his musical roots, releasing a series of mixtapes that put the emphasis on old-school turntablism. This spring he released a new album, M3, which features several guest verses from rapper Rhymefest.