The whole crowd sang and rapped along with Sugafree and DJ Quik, appearing to know the words to almost every refrain, and then some. Earplugs would've been appropriate for this portion of the concert when everyone was on their feet and hearing the person next to you would be a joke. Up until that point, almost everyone was convinced he was the best thus far. Summer Jam '97 proved to be a successful relaxed August festival of hot music. The Beat hosted Summer Jam '97, where the biggest names in hip hop and rap came together to perform under the sun at Irvine Meadows Amphitheater.
Fans relax and enjoy the nine-hour concert.