Def Jef
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Biography
Jeffrey Andrew Fortson, born 27 September 1966 in Harlem, Newâ¯York, is an American rapper who began his career in the late 1980s, first gaining attention with the single "On The Real Tip" paired with "Give It Here" in 1989. He released his debut studio album Just a Poet with Soul on 14 November 1989, a work noted for its politically engaged lyricism and innovative beats, followed by Soul Food on 3 September 1991; the latter cemented his reputation as a thoughtful lyricist. During the early 1990s, Fortson produced for prominent artists such as Nas, Snoopâ¯Dogg, Maryâ¯J.â¯Blige, and Tupacâ¯Shakur, and contributed to the soundtracks of series like That's So Raven and The Game; he also produced the theme for the film Last Limit in 1992. His work earned critical acclaim and positioned him as a notable behindâtheâscenes contributor to West Coast rap.
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Albums
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- Etta Droppin' Science On Drums
- Get Up 4 The Get Down
- Drums
- Givin' Em Rhythm
- Poet With Soul
- Do You Wanna Get Housed
- God Made Me Funky
- Black To The Future
- Just A Poet
- Downtown
- Phunky Az Phuck
- Shine by Def Jef
- Voice Of A New Generation
- Speak Upon It featuring Def Jef
- Soul Food (A Hip Hop Duet With Boiwundah/Funky Town Pros)
- God Complex
- Get Funky by Def Jef
- Do It Baby
- A Poet's Prelude
- Here We Go Again
- Soul Provider
- Brand New Heavy Freestyle
- Cali's All That
- On The Real Tip
