Magnificent

Whilst her work with Will Smith is well known it's Jeff's recent success with his A Touch of Jazz label that has served to remind the listening public that there's a whole lot more to this dude than a pop-rap partnership. Plus, his long association with Philadelphia has ensured that Jeff's been able to take part in the city's growth as a centre of excellence.
'The Magnificent' album is Jeff off the leash; a production project that calls in a good deal of guests that he helped on the way up as well as forum for Jeff's own spinning skills. Thos featured include Jill Scott, Shaun tockman from Boyz II Men, Freddie Foxxx, J-Live, The Last Emperor & ?uestlove from the Roots as well as a whole lot more from the Touch of Jazz imprint whose stars are definitely in the ascendancy. Swinging from hip hop to R'n'B, through nu-soul and back again, 'The Magnificent' is a rich quilt woven with skills, grooves, slamming vocal performances and smooth production values.