He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper (Expanded Edition) (2-CD Set)

He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper (Expanded Edition) (2-CD Set)

Originally released in April 1988 on Jive/Zomba, Heâ€™s the DJ, Iâ€™m The Rapper by D.J. Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince (thatâ€™s Will Smith for you youngsters out there) is often listed as one of the greatest hip-hop albums ever recorded, one of the first releases in the genre that â€œcrossed overâ€ into mainstream chart success (#4 on the Pop charts). But, hard as it is to believe, the original vinyl double-LP and cassette are the only places to hear the album in full. When Heâ€™s the DJ, Iâ€™m The Rapper originally came out as the first-ever hip-hop double album, it clocked in at just over 82 minutes. Rather than issue it as a 2-CD set, Jive shortened the album for CD release. In the U.S., one of the songs was removed from the album while eight others were presented in shorter versions. To date, only rare 1988 German pressings of the CD contain the original, unedited LP versions of the songs, although even that version left off the last two tracks due to the same space issues. Ah, you knowâ€¦labels just donâ€™t understand. So now, on the eve of the record's 30th anniversary, itâ€™s time to set the record straight. Real Gone Musicâ€™s new, 2-CD expanded version includes the COMPLETE Heâ€™s the DJ, Iâ€™m The Rapper album for the first time ever on CD, taken from the original master tapes. But thatâ€™s not good enough for usâ€¦weâ€™ve also added 11 bonus tracks featuring 12â€ single mixes, extended remixes, etc. totaling 54 minutesâ€”in fact, the four instrumental versions and the live version of â€œBrand New Funkâ€ have never been on CD, either! Sean Brennan at Battery Studios in New York remasters, Aaron Kannowski supplies liner notes, and weâ€™ve included original album and 12" artwork as well. One of the crucial albums in hip-hopâ€™s move to the mainstream, finally done right!
Country USA
Brand REC84
Manufacturer Real Gone Music
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 0848064006350
ReleaseDate 2017-09-08
UnitCount 2
UPCs 848064006350
EANs 0848064006350

Country	USA
Brand	REC84
Manufacturer	Real Gone Music
Binding	Audio CD
ItemPartNumber	0848064006350
ReleaseDate	2017-09-08
UnitCount	2
UPCs	848064006350
EANs	0848064006350

He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper (Expanded Edition) (2-CD Set)

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