He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper


He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper is the second studio album by hip hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. It was the first double album in hip hop music, in its original vinyl incarnation.
The Recording Industry Association of America certified the album triple platinum on February 1, 1995, and is the duo's most successful album. In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source magazine's 100 Best Rap Albums.

Singles

The album's first single, "Brand New Funk", was only released promotionally and, thus, failed to achieve any commercial success. However, the album's second single, "Parents Just Don't Understand", won the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance and reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. Although the album's third single, "Nightmare on My Street", which reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100, was considered for inclusion in the movie , the producers of the film decided against its inclusion. As a result, later vinyl pressings of the album contain a disclaimer sticker that says, " is not part of the soundtrack...and is not authorized, licensed, or affiliated with the Nightmare on Elm Street films."

Track listings

Original vinyl and cassette release

While released as a double album, Sides C and D were labeled as a "Bonus Scratch Album."

Original CD release

For the CD, "Nightmare on My Street", "As We Go", "D.J. on the Wheels" and the final four songs appear in edited form, and "Another Special Announcement" was omitted. A German edition omitted "Jazzy's in the House" and "Human Video Game" instead. On September 8, 2017 the full vinyl version was finally issued on CD, released by Real Gone Music under license from Sony Music Entertainment.

Real Gone Music Reissue

Disc 1:
1. A Nightmare On My Street
2. Here We Go Again
3. Brand New Funk
4. Time To Chill
5. Charlie Mack: The 1st Out The Limo
6. As We Go
7. Parents Just Don't Understand
8. Pump Up The Bass
9. Let's Get Busy Baby
10. Another Special Announcement
11. Live @ Union Square, November 1986
12. DJ On The Wheels
13. My Buddy
14. Rhythm Trax-House Party Style
Disc 2:
1. He's The DJ, I'm The Rapper
2. Hip-Hop Dancer's Theme
3. Jazzy's In The House
4. Human Video Game
5. Parents Just Don't Understand
6. Parents Just Don't Understand
7. A Nightmare On My Street
8. A Nightmare On My Street
9. Brand New Funk
10. Brand New Funk
11. Brand New Funk
12. Brand New Funk
13. Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble
14. Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble
15. Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble

Samples

;"A Nightmare on My Street"
;"Here We Go Again"
;"Brand New Funk"
;"As We Go"
;"Pump Up The Bass"
;"Time To Chill"
;"He's the D.J., I'm the Rapper"
;"Live At Union Square "

Certifications