DJ Premier News and Photos

The Hip-Hop Effect: 20 R&B Songs Featuring Classic Rap Samples

Fri, August 17 2012 2:48pm - Source: The BoomBox

During the late '80s and early parts of the '90s, R&B was dominated by the new jack swing era, with artists such as Janet Jackson, New Edition and Boyz II Men being some of the subgenre's most successful acts.

DJ Premier and Pete Rock run down the stories behind their classics

Fri, August 10 2012 4:11pm - Source: WFMU's Beware of the Blog

A huge, huge thanks to my pal Gabe for directing me toward this interview with DJ Premier and Pete Rock in which the two legends relay wonderfully detailed stories behind the creation of some of their most notable records.

Mixtape Of The Week: Kane Mayfield Rhymes By Kane: Thievery Corporation Edition

Wed, August 01 2012 6:55pm - Source: Stereogum

I grew up in Baltimore, practically the duo's back yard, but I never had a very difficult time ignoring Thievery Corporation, the bourgie downtempo electronic duo from DC.

Surprising Artist Who Inspired Muse

Thu, July 26 2012 1:56pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

www.regenerationmusicproject.com Five DJs turn the tables on the history of music.

KRS-One – It’s Gettin Hectic (Prod. by DJ Premier)

Tue, July 24 2012 6:58pm - Source: Nah Right

This cut is just one of a number of gems that you will find on JS-1′s Demolition Mix, a sprawling 3 hour long mix of demo tracks and rarities from the Golden Era. Here's JS-1 on "It's Gettin Hectic" and a few other gems you'll find on the mix: I doubt there is anyone who heard EVERY single track in this mix.

Coming Attractions: DJ Premier Plays The Boom Bap Live In Nashville

Mon, July 23 2012 4:55pm - Source: The Smocking Section

In the realm of big deals for Nashville, having Hip-Hop icon DJ Premier hosting a DJ set lands high on the "oh shit, I have to be there" moments and milestones.

Video: DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles Interview w/ OutDaBox TV

Mon, July 23 2012 4:25pm - Source: Nah Right

Out Da Box TV is proud to bring you a special new episode featuring the Legendary Hip Hop producer "DJ Premier" and Veteran NY Emcee "Bumpy Knuckles".

Bubblin' Up: Sinjin Hawke

Mon, July 23 2012 2:42pm - Source: XLR8R

Although his first official release only dropped last December, the music of Montreal native Sinjin Hawke (who's currently based in Barcelona) has been floating around underground circles for awhile now, thanks to his time spent as part of the crew behind Montreal's Boomclap parties, and the impressive run of bootleg reworks and one-off collaborations which preceeded his debut release.

Nas - Illmatic

Wed, July 11 2012 2:21pm - Source: BBC Music

With expectations high for Nas ' 10th studio set, Life Is Good, now's a fine time to take a look back at where the New York rapper's career began.

Rapture & Verse #13

Tue, July 10 2012 12:03pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

We here at Rapture & Verse love a good selling point and cut-above gimmicks.

The Grand Scram: Scram Jones Gets Weird, Stays Pro

Wed, June 20 2012 10:36am - Source: Passion of the Weiss

Admittedly, Evan Nabavian has yelled "samples, baby" at the employees of Cosco.

Q&A: Ice-T on 'The Art of Rap,' Why Nicki Minaj Is 'Real Hip-Hop'

Mon, June 11 2012 8:05pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Ice-T – the gangsta rap icon who spewed the venomous "Cop Killer" with his heavy metal band Body Count and became a First Amendment martyr in the Nineties – has since become a TV star and pop culture darling, playing a police detective on Law & Order: SVU and himself on Ice Loves Coco , a reality show about his married life.

DJ Premier Updates On The Status Of His Full-Length Collaboration With Nas

Fri, June 08 2012 2:32pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

In an interview with HipHopDX , DJ Premier has updated fans on the status of his much-anticipated collaboration with Nas. Premier has been involved in the production of many of the rapper's records, from his 1994 debut onwards, but this would be the first time the two have created an entire full-length together.

Inspektah Deck, Noreaga, Slick Rick, Big Daddy Kane and more hip hop shows on the horizon

Wed, June 06 2012 7:08pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Summertime and old-school/golden age hip hop go hand in hand.

Phonte, DJ Premier & 9th Wonder Speak On The Art Of Battle Rap At Redbull EmSee 2012

Sat, June 02 2012 3:36pm - Source: The Smocking Section

Battles are a staple in Hip-Hop, whether they occur on wax or live, competition between MCs (and DJs as well).

Question In The Form of An Answer: Apollo Brown by Aaron Matthewss

Fri, June 01 2012 10:10am - Source: Passion of the Weiss

Detroit producer Apollo Brown has mastered the art of the sample, supplying soul-blessed bangers for underground royalty like Danny Brown, Has-Lo, Elzhi and Finale. "

Rapture & Verse #11

Tue, May 22 2012 3:17pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

Damn you writer's block, stifling any attempt at a memorable introduction to get things under way.

WATCH: Kids React To Dubstep

Wed, May 16 2012 7:49pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

www.regenerationmusicproject.com Five DJs turn the tables on the history of music.

Eminem Halts Film Work To Return To Studio

Thu, May 10 2012 1:20pm - Source: Stereoboard

Superstar rapper Eminem has allegedly put his plans for feature length film on hold once again as he returns to the studio to work on yet another album, it has been reported.

LISTEN: Skrillex & Damien Marley Collaborate On New Track

Tue, May 01 2012 8:01pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

www.regenerationmusicproject.com Five DJs turn the tables on the history of music.

Hear DJ Premier's Tribute Mix For Malcolm McLaren

Wed, April 18 2012 9:10pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Legendary hip hop producer DJ Premier, famed for his place alongside Guru in Gang Starr, has released a mix to commemorate the death English impresario Malcolm McLaren.

Just Blaze (@JustBlaze) & DJ Premier (@REALDJPREMIER) Stop By The Combat Jack Show (@CombatJackShow @Combat_Jack @Dallas_Penn)

Thu, April 12 2012 2:40pm - Source: MOG

Just Blaze stopped by The Combat Jack Show to interview DJ Premier during a rare sit-down between the two.During the conversation, Primo talked about working with Guru in Gang Starr and how he developed his passion for Hip Hop. He also discussed how he was nervous about first collaborating with KRS-One, fighting with Freddie Foxxx, keeping D&D Studios open and more.Listen to the full interview below (via PNC Radio).

Braydz: Braydz in Paris

Thu, April 12 2012 10:24am - Source: Glasswerk National \ Thirst for Music

In the modern age of reality fame game culture Braydz is one of those rarest of things untapped talent.

"Drunk on Myspace" // The 405 meets Geoff Barrow

Mon, April 02 2012 8:15am - Source: The Four Oh Five

Geoff Barrow is very well-known as a key figure in the development of modern music for his work with Portishead.

Loosies: Nas & DJ Premier Turn Up The Mic, Game Is Different, Pusha T, Emilio & Slaughterhouse

Mon, March 26 2012 10:48pm - Source: The Smocking Section

When DJ Premier and Nasty Nas are included in the program, the show typically sells out.

Red Bull Music Academy: What It Is and Why You Should Apply

Wed, March 21 2012 3:00am - Source: Nashville Nights

The aim of Red Bull Music Academy is to give musicians a platform to strengthen their art through writing sessions, lectures and live shows.

Nas 20 Years Later, A Generation Gap Realized At SXSW

Tue, March 20 2012 4:02pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

A few hours before I made my way to the Moody Theater, I was talking to fellow Prefix- er Chris Bosman about my relationship with Nas.

Nas Brings 'Illmatic' and 'The Don' to SXSW

Sun, March 18 2012 2:53pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Before Nas took the stage at the VEVO SXSW concert, it was obvious this run-thru of the rapper's 1994 debut Illmatic was going to take us back to his old school.

ZZ Ward Blends Soul With Hip-Hop Beats, Taps Ryan Tedder for Debut LP

Tue, March 13 2012 11:37pm - Source: The BoomBox

ZZ Ward has a voice reminiscent of an Adele or Emeli Sande.

HAVING SOME FUN(.)

Tue, March 13 2012 6:27pm - Source: Soul Sides

Part of the "cost" for having grown up as a hip-hop fiend of the '80s and '90s is that the line between hip-hop and pop was always clearly drawn in the sand.

[Interview] Oliver!

Fri, March 02 2012 5:35pm - Source: Nashville Nights

Los Angeles residents Oliver aka Vaugn Oliver (U-Tern) and Oliver "Ollie" Goldstein (Oligee) make up one of the most promising acts in dance music at the moment.

Knowledge Medina and Numonics: Never Enough EP

Thu, March 01 2012 11:33am - Source: Prefix Magazine

If the parameters of underground rap are expanding faster than ever, what with beatmakers like Clams Casino and AraabMuzik working to shatter any and all of the genre's supposed aural boundaries, then California-based rapper Knowledge Medina and Florida-based producer Numonics are consciously keeping things pretty confined.

Noise Pop 2012: ‘Re:Generation’

Sun, February 26 2012 5:15pm - Source: The Bay Bridged

It's that moment when Ray Manzarek, co-founding member and keyboardist of The Doors , yells at Skrillex to "pump the living shit out of it, man" that you realize you have never seen a music documentary, or expirement, quite like Re:Generation.