On this day in Hip-Hop history, super producer and generational sound shaper DJ Premier was born in 1966. As a producer, DJ Premier has worked with the likes of Big L (RIP), Big Daddy Kane, Bun B, Common, D’Angelo, Dr. Dre, The Game, Joey Bada$$, KRS-One, Ludacris, Mos Def, Nas, Snoop Dogg, The Notorious B.I.G […]
In August of 2021, DJ Premier presented the debut episode of So Wassup? primarily as a vehicle to not only salute the floppy disk but also to document and demonstrate how the technology of the time influenced his sound and production the sound of his contemporaries as well. However, over the lifespan of the series, which has […]
29 years ago today, Nas dropped his debut LP, ‘Illmatic.’ Released by Columbia Records in 94′ Nas recorded the album at Chung King Studios, D&D Recording, Battery Studios, and Unique Recording Studios in New York City. Produced by DJ Premier, Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, L.E.S., and Nas himself, the bangers on the album will […]
The first music video from DJ Premier’s DJ Premier: Hip Hop 50 Volume 1 is currently available via Mass Appeal. The “Remy Rap” video, created by DJ Premier, features Grammy-nominated Rapsody and legendary femcee Remy Ma, both of whom are from the Bronx. The music video, which was directed by Maya Table, pays homage to […]
On this date in 2000, Big L’s posthumous album The Big Picture was released on Rawkus Records. The LP was originally slated as the late Lamont Coleman’s debut album, but L was tragically murdered in Harlem while the album was in production. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The album was produced by DJ Premier, Ron […]
DJ Premier has released his first project since Gang Starr’s One Of The Best Yet, in DJ Premier: Hip Hop 50 Volume 1. The new release features Nas, Lil Wayne, Run The Jewels, Joey Bada$$, Remy Ma, Rapsody and Slick Rick. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “I will always seize the moment of being unique […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, famed rap duo Gang Starr released their first compilation album, Full Clip: Decade of Gang Starr. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Dropping a year after the duo’s most popular album Moment of Truth, this compilation album contained some of the group’s biggest singles stemming from their prolific 10-year career. It’s […]
On July 15, Mass Appeal will release DJ Premier: Hip Hop 50 Volume 1, the first EP from Hip Hop 50: The Soundtrack. The five-track project, produced by the legendary DJ Premier, will honor the sounds of one of Hip Hop’s most active producers and feature brand-new, original music from Nas, Lil Wayne, Run The […]
On this date in 1989, Boston native Keith Elam and Houston native Christopher Martin, better known as Guru and DJ Premier, came together to continue the legacy of Gangstarr and released the group’s first full studio album entitled No More Mr. Nice Guy. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Released by overseas label Chrysalis Records, Gangstarr, […]
Nothing beats a classic rap record and a few MCs were dropping them on the regular quite like legendary ’90s rap duo Gang Starr. The group, consisting of Guru holding things down on the mic and DJ Premier handling the head-bumping production, dropped six albums in their career before calling it quits in 2003. Visit […]
On this date in 1989, Boston native Keith Elam and Houston native Christopher Martin, better known as Guru and DJ Premier, came together to continue the legacy of Gangstarr and released the group’s first full studio album entitled No More Mr. Nice Guy. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Released by overseas label Chrysalis Records, Gangstarr, […]
28 years ago today, Nas dropped his debut LP, ‘Illmatic.’ Released by Columbia Records in 94′ Nas recorded the album at Chung King Studios, D&D Recording, Battery Studios, and Unique Recording Studios in New York City. Produced by DJ Premier, Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, L.E.S., and Nas himself, the bangers on the album will […]
On this day in Hip-Hop history, super producer and generational sound shaper DJ Premier was born in 1966. As a producer, DJ Premier has worked with Big L, Big Daddy Kane, Bun B, Common, D’Angelo, Dr. Dre, The Game, Joey Bada$$, KRS-One, Ludacris, Mos Def, Nas, Snoop Dogg, The Notorious B.I.G, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Immortal […]
On this day twenty-eight ago, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal aka Guru and DJ Premier dropped their fourth album aptly entitled Hard To Earn. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information As one of Gangstarr’s most circulated but underrated projects, Hard To Earn, released on the Chrysalis/EMI imprint, set the pace for the Gangstarr sound and legacy. Exclusively […]
A couple of weeks ago, Benny the Butcher gave the first taste of Tana Talk 4 with the J. Cole assisted “Johnny P’s Caddy.” The single was followed by the legendary DJ Premier giving the released date after Benny pulled up on him with a preview. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “TT4 (2/11) @BennyBsf Got […]
Hey Hov, Benny the Butcher is on the lookout for his Roc-a-Fella chain. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Benny pulled up to the trio of The Breakfast Club to talk about his forthcoming Tana Talk 4 album. During his visit, Benny revealed not only does he want a chain, he needs a feature from the […]
Hey Hov, Benny the Butcher is on the lookout for his Roc-a-Fella chain. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Benny pulled up to the trio of The Breakfast Club to talk about his forthcoming Tana Talk 4 album. During his visit, Benny revealed not only does he want a chain, he needs a feature from the […]
Last week, Benny the Butcher gave the first taste of Tana Talk 4 with the J. Cole assisted “Johnny P’s Caddy.” Today, the legendary DJ Premier has annoucned the released date after Benny pulled up on him with a preview. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “TT4 (2/11) @BennyBsf Got Me A Preview Listen…,” Premier tweeted. […]
Accompanied with an all-star cast, Russ closes out 2021 with the release of the highly-anticipated sequel album, CHOMP 2, out now, via Russ My Way Inc. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information MORE: Kehlani: “I Just Told Russ I Would Make An Album With Him…” The second installment to 2020 original, which includes the Ab-Soul-featured hit […]
On this date a quarter-century ago, Gangstarr Foundation representative Jeru The Damaja of the Dirty Rotten Scoundrels dropped his sophomore LP Wrath Of The Math on the Payday/Polygram imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Serving as a continuation from his debut album The Sun Rises In The East, Jeru’s second album contained more of the […]
