{"id":596,"date":"2018-06-20T22:31:56","date_gmt":"2018-06-21T04:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hiphopnewsjournal.com\/?p=596"},"modified":"2018-07-19T10:39:55","modified_gmt":"2018-07-19T16:39:55","slug":"will-smith-new-project-on-the-horizon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hiphopnewsjournal.com\/staging\/will-smith-new-project-on-the-horizon\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Smith: New Project on The Horizon?!?!"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>Will Smith recently has been showing to the world that after all these years that he still has the itch to get behind the mic and spit a couple of bars. Whether it is in the studio and doing a freestyle or hopping on songs with his son Jaden Smith or the artist Nicky Jam.In recent years there has been several occasions where a buzz was going on regarding a full-fledged comeback.\u00a0 In 2011, Mars a frequent producer of The Game said he was in talks to work with Will Smith.\u00a0 Will Smith while making the rounds promoting 2015\u2019s film <strong><em>Focus <\/em><\/strong>disclosed spending studio time with Kanye West. Maybe finally now a full-fledged project is in the works.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>Will Smith in The Studio<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6wGj89GE6aQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>On the surface when you look back at Will Smith\u2019s rap career the typical consensus would be that his music was fun, light, humorous, and pop. That he would be considered more of a pop artist than a hip hop one.\u00a0 The reality though is if you dig deep in his discography, you will find Will Smith is actually an underrated hip-hop artist. Throughout his 30-year career Will Smith has had tracks that have showcased that as an artist he should be taken more seriously.\u00a0 Whether it was early on as part of DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince or later on as Will Smith.<\/p>\n<p>The first track to mention is \u201cBrand New Funk\u201d. The promotional single off the 1988 album <strong><em>He\u2019s the DJ, I\u2019m The Rapper<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 The song is laced with classic jazz, hip -hop, and soul samples including James Brown.\u00a0 Will Smith raps in perfect synchronization with the cuts and scratches from the legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff.\u00a0 Throughout the song Will Smith switches up his delivery with absolute ease.\u00a0 The second song to mention, Jazzy\u2019s Groove off of 1989\u2019s <strong><em>And in This Corner\u2026<\/em><\/strong> was similar in vein to \u201cBrand New Funk\u201d encompassing the elements of classic hip-hop.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Dj Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince \u2013 Brand New Funk<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u68UmIY0lFQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Dj Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince \u2013 Jazzy\u2019s Groove<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hZl7F9JfsvA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The third track is the So-So Def remix to \u201cGettin\u2019 Jiggy Wit It\u201d. A total departure from the original, produced by Jermaine Dupri.\u00a0 Released in 1998 in association with Will Smith\u2019s biggest selling album, <strong><em>Big Willie Style.<\/em><\/strong> Along with Will Smith on the track is Big Pun, R.O.C, and Cam\u2019ron. The last tracks to mention were from Will Smith\u2019s follow up 1999 album <strong><em>Willenium<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 The song \u201cSo Fresh\u201d was an ode to old school hip hop.\u00a0 Will Smith appears along with hip hop legends Biz Markie and Slick Rick.\u00a0 With DJ Jazzy Jeff providing the cuts and scratches.\u00a0 Lastly the song \u201cRain\u201d with Jill Scott singing the hook.\u00a0 The lyrics are powerful with a deep message.\u00a0 A song when listened to closely is truly moving.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Will Smith -Gettin\u2019 Jiggy Wit It (So-So Def Remix) feat. Big Pun, R.O.C, and Cam\u2019ron<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d_M1TRMwzCA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Will Smith \u2013 So Fresh feat Biz Markie and Slick Rick<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5USh1KGT0Tc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Will Smith \u2013 Rain feat Jill Scott<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_4YPsY4fPuc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Throughout his career Will Smith has released 9 albums sans compilations. 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