LL COOL J with DJ Jazzy Jeff, JUVENILE, and more

Philadelphia-born Jeff Townes, aka DJ Jazzy Jeff, renowned for his partnership with Will Smith in DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, is a pioneer turntablist known for the Transformer scratch. He executive-produced Jill Scott's debut and ran A Touch of Jazz. With Grammy awards for tracks like "Parents Just Don't Understand" and "Summertime," Townes made waves in hip-hop and R&B. His solo works include The Magnificent trilogy and collaborations with Eric Roberson and Freddie Foxx.

New Orleans rapper Juvenile rose to fame with the Hot Boys and his 2004 hit "Slow Motion." Known for Southern hip-hop and bounce, he's collaborated with Lil Wayne and Mannie Fresh. His platinum albums include *400 Degreez* and *Tha G-Code*. He started UTP Records and his 2006 album *Reality Check* addressed Hurricane Katrina.

Rakim, born in Wyandanch, Long Island, is a legendary rapper known for his smooth, jazz-influenced flow and intricate lyrics. As part of Eric B. & Rakim, he released classics like *Paid in Full* and *Follow the Leader*. His solo work includes hits like *The 18th Letter*, collaborating with icons like Dr. Dre and Linkin Park. Rakim’s impact on East Coast rap remains unparalleled.

The Roots, formed by Black Thought and ?uestlove in Philadelphia, are known for their innovative rap band style. Their successful albums include "Things Fall Apart," which went platinum, and collaborations with Erykah Badu, John Legend, and Elvis Costello. As the house band for Jimmy Fallon’s show, they gained nationwide fame and numerous Grammys. Notable members included Rahzel and Kamal Gray.