Posts Tagged ‘DJ Premier’
DJ Premier’s Interview In France With OFIVE (Video)
December 24, 2013
Primo gave an interview to OFIVE in France. Speaking on past and present collabos, the new Hip-Hop generation, and a return to Hip-Hop fundamentals – “Dope beats and dope rhymes!”
DJ Premier – Bars In The Booth: Papoose (Video)
December 23, 2013
You might mumble “DJ Premier got a Youtube Channel. So…” under your breath but check out this “Bars in the Booth” segment he is launching the Channel with first. Papoose set the series off right! Admit it.
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Disclosure – “Latch” (DJ Premier Remix)
December 18, 2013
DJ Premier remixes the club jam “Latch” (featuring Sam Smith) by UK duo Disclosure. Premo drags the speed down from drag race to slow drag; mellowing out the track for an unexpected (until you remember Preme is a pro) pleasure. Get the track on Disclosure’s “Settle” (The Remixes) LP via the link below.
DISCLOSURE – LATCH FEAT. SAM SMITH (DJ PREMIER REMIX) | SETTLE (THE REMIXES)
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Dynasty – “Street Music” featuring DJ Premier (Video)
December 18, 2013
Our girl “D.Y.” aka “Dynasty” returns with a brand new video for ‘Street Music’ that was directed by Dustin Devars & partly shot here in Atlanta during the A3C festival & in her current base of residence in Tampa. Produced by the legendary DJ Premier. The song appears on Dynasty’s debut album ‘A Star In Life’s Clothing’ that’s available now.
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Marco Polo – “G.U.R.U.†featuring Talib Kweli x DJ Premier (Video)
November 5, 2013
All we can say is… ’bout damn time! Here’s visuals for that dope Marco Polo “G.U.R.U.” tribute jawn featuring Talib Kweli & DJ Premier. R.I.P. Keith Elam (aka Guru of Gangstarr). This song will be on Marco’s upcoming LP “Port Authority 2: The Director’s Cut†(due out November 12, 2013; but available for iTunes pre-order now).
MARCO POLO – G.U.R.U. FEAT. TALIB KWELI X DJ PREMIER | PA2: THE DIRECTOR’S CUT
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Dynasty — “Sweet Music” (Produced By DJ Premier) [Video]
October 21, 2013
Great visuals coming with a dope new Dynasty album. Nice!
‘Check out my brand new video that we shot while in Paris, France!’ – Dynasty
This is for her cut “Street Music” (produced by DJ Premier), which you can get… with the full “A Star In Life’s Clothing” LP… via links (below) to earlier posts.
DYNASTY – SWEET MUSIC (PROD. BY DJ PREMIER) | A STAR IN LIFE’S CLOTHING (ALBUM)
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News From A3C: A Nas x DJ Premier LP Is On The Way! (Video)
October 8, 2013
DJ Premier chats with WM40A about Jay Z’s “Pound Cake” verse (we’ve posted on that joint and remixes like the one The L.O.X. did on here), his beatmaking, and a long hoped for collabo LP with Nas at the A3C music festival in Atlanta. Really hope you made it out to some of A3C at least, or got to experience it somehow (shared videos, Instagram/Twitter feeds… something). Great event… for the culture, classic moments, and scoops like this!
DJ Premier Speaks On His History In Hip-Hop, Dope Emcees, Rap Beefs And More (Video)
October 8, 2013
Attention emcees, two things: (1) DJ Premier does NOT influence the BET Cypher selections AND (2) he WILL be scratching while you are freestyling if you get in the Cypher (that’s Hip-Hop; get your skill up)!
The legendary producer and Whoo Kid talk about how real it can get for a DJ out here, conflict and music making in Hip-Hop (including confessing that the original version of KRS-ONE’s “Outta Here” was way more heavy with PERSONAL name-naming disses), his coming up in the game (starting at age 19 in the late 80s), his experiences with Tupac EARLY in his career (literally tearing South Carolina up), all kinds of momentoes he has, and so much more. Great interview!
“I’m an emcee. I don’t rap, but I know how to control a crowd…” – DJ Premier
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Dynasty – “Street Music” (Prod. By DJ Premier)
October 4, 2013
‘This is real Black History!’ Ya Girl Dy flow over a track by Primo… always a good idea. Dynasty’s “A Star In Life’s Clothing” LP is due out October 18, 2013; but you can pre-order now via link in an earlier post (below).
DYNASTY – STREET MUSIC (PROD. BY DJ PREMIER) | A STAR IN LIFE’S CLOTHING
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DJ Battle: DJ Premier Vs Pete Rock (Video)
September 18, 2013
Challenge! Well, more like historical clash of sound at the livest party in Cambridge (Massachusetts, USA). Pete Rock and DJ Premier… getting started in their face-off right away spinning hits on one another’s behalf. The scene is classic. Click play and rock with the people at the party rocked by these masters.
DJ Premier Breaks Down the Gang Starr Logo, ‘Mass Appeal’ and More (Video)
September 6, 2013
How appropriate for Mass Appeal channel to have Premo on deck to give personal history like this. With “Mass Appeal” spinning in the background, and DJ Premier talking to the lens, we get the straight dope from one of the dopest. Click play and learn about the creation, evolution and finalization of the Gang Starr insignia and how Premier and Gang Starr fam KNEW “Mass Appeal” was hot before radio and the world would prove them right. R.I.P. to Keithy E the Guru.
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Fat Joe – “Your Honor” feat. Action Bronson (Prod. DJ Premier)
August 24, 2013
DJ Premier debuted this banger on his Sirius XM radio show last night & when I heard it I was going nuts over the ill track & accompanied by the lyricism & flow from both Fat Joe & Action Bronson. This joint bangs! It’s a nice little treat before the ‘Don Cartegena’ aka ‘Joey Crack’ is set to release his “Darkside 3” project in the very near future before he goes on a short vacation for income tax evasion. In the meantime I’m gonna bang this joint out on my radio show tonight because this is what that gritty real hip hop is supposed to sound like. Fiyah!
FAT JOE – YOUR HONOR FEAT. ACTION BRONSON (PROD. BY DJ PREMIER)
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Rapsody – “Kingship” (Produced By DJ Premier)
August 16, 2013
“F#ck 2nd… n!gga I’m out for UNO!”
Rapsody keeping it so Hip-Hop! This is the “Kingship” (produced by DJ Premier) single off her forthcoming Gangsta Grillz Mixtape entitled “She Got Game” (hosted by DJ Drama) due out August 20, 2013. Imagine the atmosphere of the advance listening party with this mixtape playing and ‘The Great Young Guru x 9th Wonder Debate’ going on on the side. Wow.
DJ Premier Speaks On The 10 Crack Commandments, Defending His People and His Porn, and Golden Era Hip-Hop On The Combat Jack Show (Video)
July 11, 2013
Premier is definitely ready for Combat! DJ Premier is on this episode of The Combat Jack Show. The Golden Era producer/DJ is up for a three-part show post. Part one above (with recollection of how Biggie’s “Ten Crack Commandments” came to be). Part two documents DJ Premier defending his friend Mister Cee in light of the controversy with regard to his sexual orientation and alleged exploits… and talking about trading porn tapes with him. Then Primo and The CJS crew get into clowning about who they would hit (Sophia Loren… check)! Part three steers the convo back to Hip-Hop (in late 80s – 90s)… discussing the standards of The Golden Era. Parts 2 & 3 after the jump.
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DJ Premier On The Roots (Video)
July 4, 2013
The Roots… friends to the best DJs (just had a post with DJ Jazzy Jeff showing love to The Roots crew). Check out this clip a la OkayPlayer TV featuring DJ Premier speaking on his ties with the Philly Hip-Hop band and staple.
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Marco Polo – “G.U.R.U.” featuring Talib Kweli x DJ Premier
April 22, 2013
Three years ago, April 19, 2010, Keith Elam b.k.a. Guru left this earthly realm. This track, “G.U.R.U.†featuring Talib Kweli and Guru’s Gang Starr partner DJ Premier is dedicated to Guru’s memory; a celebration of his life, legacy and all of the vast accomplishments and great music Guru and DJ Premier gave us. “G.U.R.U.†is also the lead-single from Marco Polo’s forthcoming album – “PA2: The Director’s Cut” (due out July 2013).
‘This is one of the most important records I’ve ever been a part of. Thank you to Talib Kweli and DJ Premier for being a part of this incredible record!’ – Marco Polo
Flashback 1990: The Gangstarr Video Press Kit (Video)
April 19, 2013
1990 was my first first year in radio when I was doing a hip hop show called ‘Strictly Hip Hop’ in Pennsylvania. I had also started a cable access show of the same name later that year & it wasn’t uncommon to receive dozens of new records & videos in the mail every week. Back then most of the videos we would receive from the record labels & indie promoters would arrive in the form of 3/4 inch tapes or on VHS. I need to get on my job like Tampa Bay area DJ Sandman who digitized one of Gangstarr’s old video press kits from back in the day. I know I have this same video on VHS somewhere in storage. I’m literally kicking myself to get on it because I do need to take the time to digitize many of my old shows & interviews from the 90s. In the meantime check out the video of GURU & DJ Premier’s video press kit. Rest in peace GURU! On another note….I’m definitely feeling how DJ Premier is rocking my favorite NFL team’s baseball cap. #RAIDERNATION BABY!
“This was a VHS Promo sent out by Chrysalis Records at the time the legendary Hip Hop group, Gang Starr was getting ready to release their 2nd album, “Step In The Arena” (Released 1/15/91) This video tape has been sitting in a box in my studio for years..I’ve always wanted to share it with Hip Hop fans who may have never had a chance to see it. It includes rare footage of Dj Premier & Guru in the studio working on their album and also a rare interview.” – DJ Sandman
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DJ Finesse – “B.I.G. Over Premier” (Mixtape)
April 2, 2013
We’ll always love Big Poppa… even more so over a Primo (aka DJ Premier) track!
March marks the passing of the lauded rapper Notorious B.I.G. (aka Biggie) and to honor his legacy, New York resident DJ Finesse debuted a special tribute mix during DJ Premier’s Sirius/XM show “Live From Headqcourterz” on March 8. This extended mix (longer than the debut) showcases Biggie a capellas paired with Premier-produced beats, with a special intro by Primo himself.
DOWNLOAD: B.I.G. OVER PREMIER
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ILL Bill – “World Premier” (Produced By DJ Premier) [Video]
March 4, 2013
The track to this brand new ILL BILL single produced by DJ Premier is banging as hell! That’s that real hip hop ‘ish right there. The banging track is available on the New York emcee’s third album “The Grimy Awards” that’s available now featuring production & guest appearances from DJ Premier, O.C., Pete Rock, The Large Professor, The Beatnuts, Cormega, Lil Fame Of M.O.P., & more. You can listen to the complete album stream of ‘The Grimy Awards’ below…..
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Big Daddy Kane – XX8 Bars Of Kane (Prod. By DJ Premier)
January 30, 2013
Jordan Brand is about to celebrate to the released of their Air Jordan XX8 Sneaker that will be released in Houston on Friday February 15th during the NBA Allstar Weekend with the general release happening on February 16th. The suits over at Jordan Brand sought out the legendary Big Daddy Kane & DJ Premier to record something special for the release with “28 Bars Of Kane”. This is just one of the songs to be featured on a full-length project entitled “XX8 Days Of Flight.”
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