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Fresh Prince & DJ Jazzy Jeff's Origin Story Hits TV
7 Oct
Summary
- A new scripted series will chronicle the rise of DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince.
- The show, titled '215,' explores their journey in Philadelphia's hip-hop scene.
- Will Smith's Westbrook Studios is producing the series about friendship and ambition.
A forthcoming scripted series titled '215' will delve into the formative years of the iconic hip-hop duo, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. The project, helmed by Will Smith's Westbrook Studios, aims to capture the essence of two friends striving for a record deal within Philadelphia's vibrant late-1980s and early-1990s hip-hop landscape.
The narrative emphasizes the themes of friendship, ambition, and the unwavering belief in each other that propelled the duo. This series offers an untold origin story, celebrating a specific time and place that shaped a significant era in music history. It marks a significant collaboration between Westbrook Studios and The Malar Group, with plans for further projects.
This endeavor reunites Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff in a television capacity, harkening back to their successful collaboration on the influential sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' which aired from 1990 to 1996.
