MC Jazzy Jeff facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
MC Jazzy Jeff
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Jeffrey Miree
July 7, 1962 The Bronx, New York, U.S.
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| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 1979–2002 |
Jeffrey Miree (born July 7, 1962), known as MC Jazzy Jeff, is an American rapper. He was active in music from 1979 to 2002. He was a member of the famous hip hop group Funky 4 + 1.
Who is MC Jazzy Jeff?
MC Jazzy Jeff is sometimes called Original M.C. Jazzy Jeff. This helps people know he was active before DJ Jazzy Jeff became famous. DJ Jazzy Jeff was part of the group Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince.
Early Music Career
Jeffrey Miree started his music journey in 1976. He joined the hip hop group Funky 4 + 1. This group made history in 1981. They were the first hip hop group to perform on national television. They appeared on the show Saturday Night Live. They performed their popular song "That's the Joint."
Solo Albums
Funky 4 + 1 broke up in 1983. After that, MC Jazzy Jeff signed a solo record deal. He joined Jive Records. In 1985, he released his first album called On Fire. He finished a second album in 1987. However, Jive Records never released this second album.
The Name Lawsuit
In 1987, Jive Records signed two new artists. They were Jeffrey Townes and Will Smith. They were known as DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince. A year later, their first album came out. It was called I'm the DJ, He's the Rapper.
In 1994, MC Jazzy Jeff took Jive Records to court. He sued them over the rights to the name "Jazzy Jeff." MC Jazzy Jeff won the lawsuit.
Discography
- On Fire (Jive/Arista Records) (1985)
