And in This Corner... 1989 Album

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince

The previous record was definitely a landmark in more ways than one, but do not skip over the follow-up effort, which is what most people tend to do. Admittedly, it's a mixed entry in the Jazzy Jeff/Fresh Prince catalog, but a fairly interesting one, if only because the duo's humor reaches near-outrageous levels. "I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson" was one of those tracks that got pigeonholed as a novelty upon release, but rivals past hits on sheer laughs alone. That doesn't mean it's a total upgrade, because the subject matter feels trite more often than not ("Everything That Glitters" is a real low point). But then again, that is a big part of the album's charm, too.

I'm surprised no one else has mentioned this, but on 'Then She Bit Me', Will gives off a huge Ice-T vibe to me. It's unlike how he has ever rapped previously. In terms of consistency, overall the production is another step up from their previous albums, however, this album perhaps lacks the classics other DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince albums contain. Best Tracks: Then She Bit Me, Jazzy's Groove, Everthing That Glitters (Ain't Always Gold), You Got It (Donut), Numero Uno