The Beat Generation 10th Anniversary Presents: The Magnificent EP

Though best known for his early work alongside the Fresh Prince, Philly DJ and producer Jazzy Jeff continues to put in work, running his own studio, mentoring new artists, rocking crowds around the world, and releasing quality work like *The Magnificent* and *Return of the Magnificent*, plus a gang of top-shelf mixtapes. This EP reissues four standout cuts from *The Magnificent*, which was shamefully slept on upon its initial release in 2001. *For da Love of da Game* is an instantly likeable, inspirational joint about the plight of an up-and-coming artist, built on breezy guitar licks and butter smooth keys, with strong rhymes from Philly artists Pauly Yamz and Baby Blak, \"Are U Ready?\" features Slum Village (back when Dilla was still in the crew), and \"Da Rebirth\" rocks roughneck verses from Cy Young, over some extremely grimy high-hats and snares.