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Def Jef

Jeffrey Andrew Fortson, born 27 September 1966 in Harlem, New 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, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, and T...