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Vintage Review: J-Rock

Here is the review for that classic J Rock album (link) published by The Source in 1992, I’m never going to deleted that picture lol. Culture!! It has a rating of 3/5, but they could never tought back then that DJ Premier was going to be a pioneer.


You can click on the pictere to see this in a very high quality, as you could see it only took a small section of the page…

Source: A friendly French guy

Year Round Records Website

Here to take you back a couple of years ago (www.yearroundrecords.com). The site of Year Round Records was launched on october 2003 and was taking offline 4 years later on July 16th 2007. It was in total 9 times updated and created by Capital Mindz Inc.

“I’ve always felt that it’s important to have a name – whether it’s my publishing, production company or email address – that has some real meaning to it,” says Premier of how he christened his imprint. “Year Round’ describes me fully because I’m always working.”

Haha – Don’t think Preem had enough time for running this website… But on 13th of August he told us that he has been working on a new site!

What Does DJ Premier Mean to Hip Hop?

That tribute video Peter Rosenberg made for his show:

Newsflash: DJ Premier’s “Kick in the Door” selected for Notorious OST, released 13th of january.

LiveFromHQ 13/12/08

I wanted to let you know there wasn’t anything new last night on LiveFromHQ. There wasn’t any talk between tracks because Preem couldn’t do a live show for any reason. It was a pre programmed show to make us happy. He did play a song with Guru on it, that song from Lil Dap‘s album. Hope we hear Premo next week again…

Lord Finesse & DJ Mike Smooth – I Keep The Crowd Listening (DJ Premier Remix)

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM, look what I found in my mail today people!! The limited edition promo 12inch of Lord Finesse Remix Album!! Another DJ Premier Blog exclusive!! YES!! It has costs me $180 to get the vinyl so y’all better be happy!!

I loved this remix since it was played once on the radio, but daaaaamn people!!!!!!

But to come back on the money issue, I still think it’s not a fair price tough (like I said in a previous post). Premo fans should get to his music for a fair price, really, somebody can tell me what made this single so much money? The remix album was coming out in 2005/2006, we didn’t see nothing. Now is the remix album is planned for 2010 and for those who has the money can buy the first tracks… Straight bullshit, maybe I missed the point of this whole limited thing or something? I bet they will say “Be happy they pressed it”. But hell I accept it because I’m like you people, have to have everything of the best!! Can you believe I bought two LP’s just to get that 12inch??!!

(Click on picture for better quality…)

Also I took this picture to show how great I am, nah nah lol, it’s to prove I’m not a mp3 collector like some people accused me from. And also show that I support Preem to the fullest and I can post things legal here for personal use. I really believe most of the visitors are those persons also.

AND I’m not going to post the other tracks, even they are a crime to your ears. This is a DJ Premier Blog only and it’s not my job to rip the other tracks (only for my Serato), it will only drive the other 199 owners mad…

So here it is, enjoy once again and try to delete it on your hard disc:

Lord Finesse & DJ Mike Smooth – I Keep The Crowd Listening (DJ Premier Remix) (Prod. by DJ Premier)

Attention (Ladies and gentlemen) We have Lord Finesse (Yeah, it’s
him again. Why don’t you get the place pumping, come on, say a
little something!)
Alright, let me kick this fly intro
Somethin that’s smooth but quite simple
This is my type of groove, so don’t make plans
I don’t care if you hop skip or breakdance
Don’t worry cause you’ll get your chance yet
To get funky and kick the fly dancesteps
At a show I try to maintain discipline
I keep you moving, but also listenin’

Think I’m funky? I’ll be funkier tomorrow
Yo, I’m one tough act to follow
Rip up mics when it’s time to throw down
Make MC’s say: I don’t even wanna go now
All I need is a mic and a hype groove
Two dancers and my DJ Mike Smooth
To spin the wheels and make you shake your body
I kick a party like I know karate
Better yet like I was kickin a volleyball
I step on stage get raw, then I’m outty, y’all
Here we go now, so just stand back
I take a ho, a cheer, or a handclap
Get raw off the same drum while MC’s remain dumb
Don’t worry cause there’s more where that came from
I’m not the type of brother to kick a small rap
Get swift and make a hit and think I’m all that
Cause I elevate, make the fellas break
I drink a 40, lay back, and just celebrate
Shoot and flip the rhymes because I’m swift and wise
Lord Finesse will keep the crowd hypnotized

I’m the Technician a.k.a. the rhyme arranger
Have old folks saying Who was that stranger?
It’s Lord Finesse, so don’t forget to tell em that
Pass me a mic and roll down the welcome mat
I don’t front when it’s time to kick a rhyme or two
I get raw and show the crowd what I could do
And steal a show before others have a chance to
By givin party people somethin funky to dance to
Kickin the lyrics and let the beat get them
Man, I sound groovy even on a weak system
I warm up the scene like a bottle of brandy
And if that fails, then I just go to Plan B
But once I start there’s no need to slow down
As soon as I say One two, here we go now
Rhymes I say structure and analyze
Then say to myself downlow Goddamn, I’m fly
Rhymes’ll stay when I’m gone like a fossile
I’m livin large, stupenous, collossal
Me and Mike Smooth, we’re so magnificient
We keep the crowd movin, but also listenin’

DID I ALREADY TELL HOW MUCH I LOVE LORD FINESSES STYLE??!! He is an ill kid, a legend, A LORD!! Haha

Oh, last year there WAS also a Big L project planned… It was a project of Preem and Lord Finesse cauz the mom of Big L found a lot of tapes back with rhymes. Lord Finesse has those now and they were going to do something with it. Maybe we will see that in 2015 for $80…

Rewind that track now!!!

DJ Premier & Peter Rosenberg Interview

First videos of yesterdays big interview by Peter Rosenberg:



DJ Premier 2k8; GO VOTE!!

In 21 days the year 2008 will be over, so I think it will be dope if y’all vote for the best Premo beat in 2008! We won’t see another Preem track I guess and if we do it will be released in 2009 for sure! Here is the list of the DJ Premier produced track that saw official in 2008 the daylight (excl. “Beats That Collected Dust”):

  1. Byata – Byata Is The Illest (Undefined)
  2. Big Shug – Like A Muhfuca (Otherside Of The Game)
  3. Big Shug – My Boston (Otherside Of The Game)
  4. Big Shug – Soundcheck (Otherside Of The Game)
  5. Big Shug – When I Strike (Otherside Of The Game)
  6. Fat Joe – That White (The Elephant In The Room)
  7. House of Repz – U Gotta Love Us (iTunes)
  8. Ill Bill – Society is Brainwashed (I’m A Goon VLS)
  9. Kool G Rap – On The Rise (Half A Klip)
  10. KRS-One – Criminal Minded ’08 (Smirnoff Signature Mix VLS)
  11. Laura Izibor – From My Hearts To Yours (DJ Premier Version) (Shine EP)
  12. Ludacris – MVP (Theater Of The Mind)
  13. Lord Finesse – I Keep The Crowd Listening (DJ Premier Remix)
  14. Mark Ronson – Just (DJ Premier’s JustRemixMix) (Just CDS)
  15. Maroon 5 – Secret (Premier 5 Remix) (Call and Response: The Remix Album)
  16. NYGz – Ya Dayz R #’d (NYGemix) (Welcome 2 G-Dom VLS)
  17. NYGz – Legendary Pt. 1 (Welcome 2 G-Dom VLS)
  18. Reks – Say Goodnight (Say Goodnight VLS)
  19. Termanology – How We Rock (Politics As Usual)

Here is the list of tracks that were leaked or played by Premier:

  1. Ali Vegas – Everyday Iz War (Internet)
  2. Blaq Poet – Ain’t Nuttin’ Changed (Internet)
  3. Blaq Poet – Too Strong (Radio)
  4. Blaq Poet – Get It In (Video)
  5. Cormega – Dirty Game (Remix) (Radio, same beat/other artists)
  6. NYGz – Policy (Radio)
  7. Royce da 5’9″ – I Gotta Shake This (Internet)
  8. Sunkiss – We Go Back (Internet)

Total: 27

The list of tracks for the vote contains eight tracks (!!) and there won’t be any rnb track in it, I’m sorry. Just to focus on tha real… hip hop. I’m actual curious to know the results so I thank you for wasting your time on this! May God bless you, peace to earth!!

And please don’t cry if your favourite track isn’t nominated (you can always skip simple things in life).


Another small thing, the Vivid track is NOT produced by DJ Premier! The scratches are done by DJ Cazz and seriously, ever saw a Preem track where he didn’t do the cuts?! Plus, you can hear in a sec that isn’t the man. And the RA The MC track “Anything You Liked” is a recycled beat, she jacked it from the “Beats That Collected Dust” LP… Sorry!

House of Repz have shot a video clip for their track “You Gotta Love This”, but where is the video for Royce‘s new single that is recorded months ago…

Premo Set by Peter Rosenberg

Last sunday played Peter Rosenberg a 2 hour set of Premier’s work to get us ready for his big show with DJ Premier tomorrow on hot 97. It’s promised to be big:

Rosenberg will sit down with DJ Premier for a rare one-on-one interview about the life and influences of one of the most creative men in the music industry and screen a never-before-seen video tribute to Premier, featuring special celebrity cameos.

And

Hot 97 DJ Quiz will spin and jazz hip-hop fusion band Igmar Thomas and The Cypher will also perform, paying tribute to Primo’s music.

Well, the tribute vid will prolly be a lot doper then the one I made back in the days:

Oh, almost forgot, the set can be found here.

Enjoy!

DJ Premier: “He Didn’t Just Sit There and Sulk”

“I used to see Arty perform — he reminded me of Method Man because he would just yank his hat off and be all over the place and his hair would be some crazy hair do,” Premo told SOHH. “He would act like he was having a tantrum on stage and he was just so animated, it went with his rhyme style. So I was always a fan of his.”

After allowing Arty’s rap associate Showbiz to rent out a room at his studio, the producer developed a close relationship with the crew and noticed Arty’s health conditions gradually worsen.

“I saw him when he was sick, and you know, we didn’t really get too deep into discussion, but I knew he wasn’t doing well” Premo explained.

Premo recalls the last meeting with Arty, just before going to Europe for the “Rock The Bells” tour last October. “I knew he was doing worse, I saw him right before I left, gave him a hug and, you know, told him I loved him and just kept it moving,” he added. “But I didn’t know it was so severe that he was pretty much brain dead for the last four days before he passed on December 4.”

Admitting the family felt the best decision was to pull the life support system, Premo revealed Arty’s desire to continue his legacy via hip-hop.

“One thing I like about what Arty and what J Dilla did was they put themselves to work,” he revealed. “They didn’t just sit there and sulk and cry, they went in there and worked in the studio.”

Helping carry on Arty’s memory, Premier expects to release some of the late rapper’s music in the future.

Source: SOHH

Will Pharell be on a Premier beat?

Well, they seems to get along very well. Sometimes floates a beat out of this.