Summertime (DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince song)

"Summertime" is a song by American hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, released in May 1991 by Jive and RCA as the lead single from their fourth studio album, Homebase (1991).

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.

"[5] David Quantick from NME wrote that the duo "have created a song that is the epitome of pleasantness and, unlike The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, doesn't have any icky 'token children' in it.

[8] Tony Cross from Smash Hits gave it four out of five, writing, "A chorus that sweetly tells you it's time to sit back and unwind while the Prince raps attitude, is a perfect mix.

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