![]() It is the perfect combination of Jazzy Jeff’s production and musical talent, tied to Smith’s cool and confident narration that creates this incredible chemistry. The visions that were summoned in the song made us all dream! If our own experiences were not the same as Will Smith’s, we could at least appreciate the song on another level. Rolling Stone magazine placed it at number 9 in its 2013 "Best Summer Songs of All Time", saying, "Over a funky laid back beat, a young Will Smith does a fantastic Rakim impression over a sample of Kool & the Gang's "Summer Madness" and drops a sweet ode to hanging out and driving around his native Philly: "Honking at the honey in front of you with the light eyes/ She turn around to see what you beeping at/ It's like the summer's a natural aphrodisiac." It's still hip-hop's finest summer celebration”.įor many of us, Summertime was an anthem during childhood. People magazine stated that "the musical backing is more sophisticated", describing it as "a smooth Gershwin via Kool & the Gang version". “ Steve Huey from AllMusic said that "Summertime" "was a warm, breezy reminiscence about growing up in Philadelphia and attending barbecues where the whole community showed up to see and be seen." He added, "It had all the good vibes of a typical Fresh Prince number, but it was clearly a more mature effort, and that's Homebase in a nutshell." Larry Flick from Billboard magazine wrote, "Pop/rap duo returns with this steamy hip-hop jam that is sure to quickly heat up radio airwaves thanks to its catchy chorus and clever wordplay.” James Bernard from Entertainment Weekly described the song as "absolutely uplifting". Before coming onto an interesting article about the track, Wikipedia have a section about the critical reaction to the iconic track: ![]() It is such a cool and catchy song it will be taken to heart for many years to come. Over thirty years after its release, Summertime still gets people moving, singing and smiling. It won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 1992 Grammy Awards. ![]() The song was produced by Chicago-based producers Hula and K. It samples the song in its instrumentation. The lead single from their fourth studio album, Homebase, the song makes heavy use of Summer Madness by Kool & the Gang. The Rap duo released Summertime in May 1991. Songs that portray heart and relaxation good times and chilled vibes. Now that we are in autumn, I am looking back at summer jams. ![]() I feel it is one of the all-time great tracks. Summertime from DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince one of the essential tracks of the ‘90s. ![]()
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