Search - DJ Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince :: He's the DJ I'm the Rapper

Yes, it's edited, but there's a reason...

Aaron K | Dallas, TX | 07/01/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

""He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper" was the very first rap album I ever bought as a kid. It's an absolute classic, loaded with outstanding tracks! If you don't believe me, check the [...] review (5 stars), or see the Source's list of 100 Best Rap Albums of all time (it's on there).



Not much needs to be said about how good the songs are, but there are other reviews giving it low ratings, because, yes, the CD is edited.



It's a similar case to another classic hip-hop album, "Sex Packets" by Digital Underground. "He's The DJ..." is a double LP and extended play cassette. But when it came time to release the CD, they couldn't fit it all on one CD. Hence, sadly, the decision was made to cut some of the songs to allow it to fit. Here's the difference:



"Nightmare on My Street" - This is the Single Version that was released on 7" vinyl and cassette single. It has alternate lyrics compared to the LP version and is not simply edited.



"As We Go" - shortened by about 30 seconds



"Parents Just Don't Understand" - This is the Single Version that was released on 7" vinyl and cassette single. It shortens the instrumental section between the 2nd and 3rd verse and fades a little earlier than the LP.



"Another Special Announcement" - This is the only song missing from the CD.



"D.J. on the Wheels" - shortened by about 50 seconds



"He's the D.J., I'm the Rapper" - shortened by about 1:15



"Hip Hop Dancer's Theme" - shortened by about 50 seconds



"Jazzy's in the House" - shortened by about 1:10



"Human Video Game" - shortened by about 1:30



All of the other songs are fully in tact. If you're used to hearing the LP or cassette, I completely understand your disappointment; however, the album is still very worthy of 5-stars even edited."