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- Gang Starr "Mass Appeal" (1994) Album: Hard to Earn. Label: Chrysalis/EMI. It's funny that Premier says that this song "was recorded as a joke." Because, umm, "Mass Appeal" ain't no joke.
- Nas "N.Y. State of Mind" (1994) Album: Illmatic. Label: Columbia. Created from what Premier described to us as an "ill, gutter, Joe Chambers sample," "N.Y.
- Notorious B.I.G. "Unbelievable" (1994) Album: Ready To Die. Label: Bad Boy. As Biggie was wrapping up his debut album Ready To Die, he tracked down Premier, requesting that he hook him up with a beat for the album.
- Jeru the Damaja "Come Clean" (1993) Album: The Sun Rises in the East. Label: PayDay/FFRR/PolyGram. After making an appearance on Gang Starr's Daily Operation album, Jeru The Damaja launched a solo career as properly as possible with this, his first single, a jaw-dropping example of the creativity possible with pastiche-style music production.
Dec 12, 2022 · Premier cut his teeth sampling and scratching records for Gang Starr albums, turning the soul and funk albums of his youth into the dusty, rough-edged sound of classic ’90s hip-hop tracks...
DJ Premier's style of production epitomizes the New York sound of his earlier peers. He is known for sampling jazz, funk, and soul artists, as well as sampling an artist's past work when creating a new track for that same artist.
DJ Premier is one of the most - if not the most - acclaimed hip-hop producers of all time, having worked with a host of iconic artists that includes Jay-Z, Kanye West, Mos Def, Nas, D’Angelo and ...
Sep 18, 2023 · As we continue to celebrate Hip-Hop 50, Premier talked about his first steps for getting into the studio, his distinct original sound, and the genre then versus now.
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- Sean Abrams
DJ Premier tracks tend to be characterised by short sampled loops, perfectly timed scratching, hard-hitting drums, deep bass lines, and lots of weird background sounds, all held together by a slightly behind-the-beat groove.
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Jul 14, 2022 · The ‘Hip Hop 50’ EP flows from slow to fast, before paring back a bit and finally speeding up again for the grand finale. It’s aptly introduced by Joey Bada$$, who raps, “Joey Bad and Big Preem’ / And we lettin’ off steam.”. Premier agrees: “It sounds like the intro if you listen to any records from the top...
