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Preemo & Royce Da 5’9″ Visit The Forest on The Vlad Flueraru Remix of "Courtesy"

By JR on 8:25 AM

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Witness Preemo & Royce Da 5’9″ go BOOM once again, but this time to the soulful and charming sound of The Imaginations. Vlad Flueraru makes it happen by flipping this outstanding arrangement of flute and horns on his remix of "Courtesy". This flip of the same sample previously used for Ghostface's "The Forest" bangs in it's own right. Royce Da 5’9″'s empowered persona and stylish flow is a great fit as he represents larger than life on the mic.
 

Kurious & Redman Get Funky On The Mic For '92, DJ Premier Spins On WBLS In '95

By JR on 7:08 PM

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Just a couple random tape rips from my cassette collection back when I used to tape FM radio in the 90's. Kurious and Redman trade rhymes over one of the funkiest beats known to man on Stanford radio. This freestyle session is from back in '92, you can probably tell by the way Red sounds as compared to now. DJ Premier cuts up some Hip Hop classics on WBLS radio for '95, back when Smif 'N Wessun's debut album was on the verge of dropping. This may have been one of the first times I heard "Survival Of The Fittest" by Mobb Deep. 

When I think back, I regret not taping Premo's short-lived show more often. Back then I was spoiled from having multiple classic Hip Hop radio shows airing all at the same time.

 

Legends Conversations Presents Talks With DJ Muggs & DJ Premier

By JR on 3:51 PM

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Enter the mind as you walk the footsteps through music art and life with legendary producers on this special event by Closed Sessions. This show dedicated to legends of the Hip Hop sound takes a different approach than we're used to by conducting in-depth convos in a club setting. Listen as Muggs and Premier let their mind flow as Closed Sessions ask questions that inspire each legend to share deep thoughts. For instance, Muggs shares how he was sitting on the couch smoked-out during Gangstarr's recording session for the "Manifest" remix.
 
  

Above, enjoy some of the best of Muggs and Premier on the boards: the instrumentals from Cypress Hills' and Group Homes' debut albums.

Stream The Instrumental Version of "Jewelz" by O.C.

By JR on 8:24 PM

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O.C. keeps the generosity going over at his Bandcamp page with the release of a long-awaited gem. This is one of those albums that remind me of my best days of visiting Fat Beats record store in NYC. Also, the FM radio airwaves were on fire in the city with the Hip Hop of D.I.T.C and Premier in '97. The fine balance between aggressive and soulful sounds that O.C. demonstrates on "Jewelz" in a way reflects some of the Hip Hop music spectrum of this time. It was a time when even the roughest gun-packing rapper could feel free to make people feel good. Sit back and enjoy the head-nod of a well-rounded album that still shines like a precious gem.

For 50 Years Of Hip Hop, DJ Premier, Kid Capri, Red Alert, Marley Marl, Clark Kent, Charlie Chase & Breakout Takeover WBLS Radio

By JR on 11:17 AM

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It's a legendary affair of DJs as the long-running radio station WBLS invites legends to the airwaves. This station is no stranger to having greats of Hip Hop in the place and allowing them to have fun for the love of the culture. Hit play and enjoy a once in a lifetime event of turntable titans.
 

In 2023, M.O.P. Keep It Thoro With DJ Premier & Get Remixed by Kimibro & Jody Jamz

By JR on 9:55 AM

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In a time where the energy of underground Hip Hop has decreased a bit, you can count on the dream team of M.O.P. and Premier to pump your adrenaline. Bang your head to new music from the Mash Out Posse who raise hell and come rugged as ever. Below, producers Kimibro & Jody Jamz pay tribute with remixes ranging from thrilling and dark, to laid-back and soulful in mood.

Enter The Studio With DJ Premier, Marco Polo, King Of Chill & Masta Ace Who Create Hip Hop Music From Scratch

By JR on 11:46 PM

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DJ Premier picks the sample, Marco Polo & King Of Chill use it to make the beat, then Masta Ace jumps on the mic in a live demonstration of Hip Hop. DJ Premier's 1st Build The Beat Battle merges live streaming technology with the essence of Hip Hop for what is sure to be an entertaining ongoing event that represents the culture. 

At the 1:26:00 mark, Premier begins to search his vinyl for a worthy sample source. At the 2:20:00 mark, Marco Polo and King Of Chill play their beats for Premier. Then at 2:42:00 Masta Ace rhymes over the winning beat.

The new instrumental album "MP On The MP" by Marco Polo out now.

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