“It’s all about expression…” From his legendary Funki Dred sessions at the Africa Centre to his worldwide chart success with Soul II Soul, Jazzie B is without doubt one of the UK’s most influential figures. By the late 1980s, Jazzie had had become arguably the UK’s best and most influential DJ and producer, crafting a fresh and original sound that defined a generation By 1989, Soul II Soul’s definitive album “Club Classics Vol 1” had put UK urban music on the map set the standard for UK dance music.
Throughout almost twenty years in the music industry, Soul II Soul have won countless awards including 2 Grammy’s (Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group and Best R&B Instrumental Performance), 5 American Music Awards and several Gold and Platinum Awards worldwide in recognition of massive record sales. Jazzie was given the keys to seven cities in the US, including LA and New York, and the NAACP has honoured him. There's even a Soul II Soul day in the US.
Today, Jazzie B remains true to the spirit of Soul II Soul, spinning soul, funk, hip-hop and garage as a DJ and bringing...
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