And in This Corner...


And in This Corner… is the third studio album released by MC/DJ duo DJ Jazzy [Jeff & the Fresh Prince]. The album was released in October 1989, reaching no. 39 on the US Billboard 200 albums chart. The album was not released on Compact Disc in the UK. However, it was available on this format in most of Europe.
For the album, the duo took influence from jazz and funk alongside their typical repertoire. They utilized trumpets, saxes, and flutes. Lyrical concepts are fully developed, and set between the comical and crowd concepts. Smith said later that most of the recording time was spent partying in the Bahamas rather than working, and that the record suffered for their lack of discipline. Upon its release, the album was a commercial success as it sold over half a million copies, and was certified Gold by the RIAA. However, compared to the duo's previous work, the album was considered a letdown, only selling half as many copies.
Nevertheless, the album received two Grammy Awards nominations including Best Rap Performance for their first single "I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson" in 1990 and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for the album itself in 1991.

Track listing

  1. "Then She Bit Me" – 3:35
  2. "I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson" – 4:49
  3. "Jazzy's Groove" – 3:43
  4. "Everything That Glitters " – 4:17
  5. "You Got It " – 4:56
  6. "The Girlie Had a Mustache" – 4:32
  7. "The Reverend" – 4:31
  8. "Who Stole My Car?" – 4:57
  9. "The Men of Your Dreams" – 4:52
  10. "Numero Uno" – 4:08
  11. "Too Damn Hype" – 5:41
  12. "Jeff Waz on the Beat Box" – 5:42

Samples

Jazzy's Groove
Jeff Waz on the Beatbox
The Girlie Had a Mustache
The Reverend
Too Damn Hype
Who Stole My Car?
You Got It
Numero Uno
The Men of Your Dreams