Released 37 years ago this October
And in This Corner...
DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince · 1989
56 min · 12 tracks · funk
A playful blend of hip-hop humor and catchy hooks wrapped in vibrant beats and smooth production.
Top tracks — play these first
-
→
Everything That Glitters (Ain’t Always Gold) — This track stands out for its insightful commentary on the pitfalls of fame, combining catchy melodies with a memorable hook that highlights the duo's lyrical wit.
-
→
I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson — Infused with playful bravado, this track captures the essence of youthful confidence while cleverly referencing pop culture, making it a quintessential example of their style.
-
→
Then She Bit Me — Blending humor with storytelling, this track showcases their signature lighthearted approach to rapping, making it both entertaining and relatable.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends humor with catchy hooks, showcasing solid production but lacks strong cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that incorporate playful storytelling and humor, while the second half shifts to more introspective themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
-
6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
-
7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
-
6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
-
6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
-
5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful storytelling vibes
- steady mid-tempo flow
- engaging narrative journeys
- lighthearted background ambiance
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 31, 1989, this album was the third studio effort from DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince. Following their breakthrough with 'He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper,' this album showcased their growing popularity and creative evolution within the rap genre, solidifying their place in mainstream music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- A Tribe Called Quest· De La Soul· The Roots
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Then She Bit Me 3:35
- 2 I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson 4:49
- 3 Jazzy’s Groove 3:45
- 4 Everything That Glitters (Ain’t Always Gold) 4:19
- 5 You Got It (Donut) 4:56
- 6 The Girlie Had a Mustache 4:32
- 7 The Reverend 4:33
- 8 Who Stole My Car? 4:57
- 9 The Men of Your Dreams 4:55
- 10 Numero uno 4:11
- 11 Too Damn Hype 5:49
- 12 Jeff Waz on the Beat Box 5:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.