DJ Jazzy Jeff Atlantic City Tickets - Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall

DJ Jazzy Jeff

1 concert

Philadelphia-born Jeff Townes, aka DJ Jazzy Jeff, renowned for his partnership with Will Smith in DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, is a pioneer turntablist known for the Transformer scratch. He executive-produced Jill Scott's debut and ran A Touch of Jazz. With Grammy awards for tracks like "Parents Just Don't Understand" and "Summertime," Townes made waves in hip-hop and R&B. His solo works include The Magnificent trilogy and collaborations with Eric Roberson and Freddie Foxx.

Doug E. Fresh

6 concerts

Doug E. Fresh, a pioneer in human beatboxing, was born in Barbados. Known for his classic hip-hop hits "The Show" and "La Di Da Di" with the Get Fresh Crew. His albums "Oh, My God!" and "The World's Greatest Entertainer" showcased his diverse style. He collaborated with renowned rapper Slick Rick.

Kurtis Blow

5 concerts

Born in Harlem, Kurtis Blow was hip-hop’s first major solo rapper and the first signed to a major label. Known for hits like "The Breaks," he paved the way for Run-D.M.C. and shaped old-school rap.

Schoolly D

1 concert

West Philadelphia rapper Schoolly D, called "forefather of gangsta rap" by Ice-T, pioneered explicit gangsta rap with hits like "P.S.K." and "Signifying Rapper." Known for his raw style, he influenced artists like Eazy-E, collaborated with DJ Code Money, and scored the Aqua Teen Hunger Force theme.

Lords Of The Underground

4 concerts

Lords of the Underground, from Newark, NJ, blend socially conscious rap with hard beats. Known for hits like "Chief Rocka," they won BET's Best Rap Group in 1993.

Onyx

2 concerts

Queens group Onyx, known for their hardcore rap style, rose to fame with 1993's "Slam." Their debut album, *Bacdafucup*, went platinum and won Best Rap Album at the 1994 Soul Train Awards. Core members Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz also acted and collaborated with M.O.P. and DMX. Notable albums include *All We Got Iz Us* and *Shut 'Em Down*. With a prolific discography, they returned with hits like *Onyx 4 Life*.