Album: Big Willie Style by Will Smith (1997)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Happy
Format: Album

Description: Big Willie Style is the first solo studio album recorded by Will Smith, after spending most of his career as the latter half of DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince. The album was released on Columbia Records in the United States on November 25, 1997 and featured a total of four hit singles – "Men in Black" (released earlier in the year on the soundtrack for the movie of the same name), "Gettin' Jiggy wit It", "Miami" and "Just the Two of Us", a cover of the Grover Washington, Jr. and Bill Withers song of the same name.

Artist Background: Willard Carroll Smith II (born September 25, 1968), briefly known as The Fresh Prince, is an American actor and rapper. He has received multiple accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and four Grammy Awards. As of 2023, his films have grossed over $9.3 billion globally, making him one of Hollywood's most bankable stars. Smith began his acting career starring as a fictionalized version of himself on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990-1996). He first gained recognit... Part of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Rock/Pop, Happy, 1990s, Album

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Big Willie Style is the first solo studio album recorded by Will Smith, after spending most of his career as the latter half of DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince. The album was released on Columbia Records in the United States on November 25, 1997 and featured a total of four hit singles – "Men in Black" (released earlier in the year on the soundtrack for the movie of the same name), "Gettin' Jiggy wit It", "Miami" and "Just the Two of Us", a cover of the Grover Washington, Jr. and Bill Withers song of the same name.

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