{"id":223167,"date":"2026-02-05T09:00:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T08:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blackouthiphop.com\/blog\/?p=223167"},"modified":"2026-02-04T10:58:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T09:58:43","slug":"jazzy-jeff-drops-dj-knowledge-and-legendary-j-dilla-stories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackouthiphop.com\/blog\/jazzy-jeff-drops-dj-knowledge-and-legendary-j-dilla-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"Jazzy Jeff Drops DJ Knowledge and Legendary J Dilla Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tiPb7iLuJj8?si=ukUQ0cw0K_c5qTWt\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Legends collide in this unforgettable episode of Sway In The Morning on Sway\u2019s Universe! Join the iconic Jazzy Jeff and Teddy Riley as they share their journey through hip-hop history, music innovation, and personal stories that shaped their legendary careers. From Jazzy Jeff\u2019s reflections on working with Will Smith and Jay Dilla to Teddy Riley\u2019s groundbreaking influence on music production, this conversation is packed with exclusive insights you won\u2019t find anywhere else. <\/p>\n<p>Experience the raw talent and spontaneous artistry as Jazzy Jeff discusses his approach to DJing and live performances, including his tribute to Jay Dilla at Playlist Live\u2019s Donuts 20th Anniversary show in LA. Plus, witness the surprise moment when Teddy Riley joins the studio to drop gems about his memoir, &#8220;Remember the Times,&#8221; set to release February 10th!<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss this must-watch episode featuring two titans of music history. 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