DJ Premier Extended Interview | Rap's Biggest Producer Breaks Down His Iconic Career
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DJ Premier Extended Interview | Rap's Biggest Producer Breaks Down His Iconic Career
Legendary producer DJ Premier takes us on a journey from his early days as part of the duo Gang Starr, to producing for then up-and-coming rapper Jay-Z and helping to shape his sound, to carving his own lane and becoming one of the greatest producers in hip hop history. And it all started with one idea.
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DJ Premier discusses the honor of producing for Nas, emphasizing his fan perspective and DJ instincts. Hearing your records cut up by a DJ is the biggest honor. "Would I play this, would I cut this up?" #DJPremier #Nas #HipHop #Production #Legendary #MusicInterview | O.T.G
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You can’t talk sampling without talking to DJ Premier. With a discography that spans from golden-era to present, he’s even won the hard-earned respect of artists he’s sampled over the years for hits ranging from Gang Starr to Biggie. Check out the full episode at npr.org/theformula. | NPR Music
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You can’t talk sampling without talking to DJ Premier. With a discography that spans from golden-era to present, he’s even won the hard-earned respect of artists he’s sampled over the years for hits ranging from Gang Starr to Biggie. Check out the full episode at npr.org/theformula. | NPR Music
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What are DJ Premier's top 5 productions of all-time? 🤔 The legendary hip hop propducer reveals to Trevor Nelson which records make his own top 5 list. | BBC Radio 1Xtra
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Fresh off his classic beat battle, DJ Premier recalls the making of Biggie’s “Kick In The Door” — sampled from Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’ “I Put A Spell On You” — and how it almost never happened after Puff Daddy passed on his beat. The boom-bap architect is up next on The Formula. Check out the full episode at npr.org/theformula. | NPR
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