Buckshot LeFonque is one of my favorite groups of the 90s, no doubt. DJ Premier knows that, I personally asked him about the rapper Uptown (who rips DJ Premier Remixes back in the days), his flow is so fucking ill… Here’s part 6 of the 8, this part is about DJ Premier… Interesting…

If you are Uptown, hit me up!! 1

Nothing we didn’t knew…

DJ Premier steps sway from a busy recording schedule to grace us with his presence, delivering a classically ‘Primo’ interview. We explore his current production work with Kanye West, his hope that Busta Rhymes will finally like one of his beats the tenth time around, his desire to work with Eminem and all of his up coming projects. Essential listening for hip hop.

Interview with Conspiracy Radio

Shout out to Conspiracy Radio!

Some sidenews, here’s Bun B answer on working with DJ Premier:

You worked with DJ Premier on your new record? Was that’s something you’d wanted to do for a while, and how did that come about?

I’ve known him for a long time — over 10 years now. He’s from Prairie View originally, and I’m from Port Arthur, so we never knew each other coming up, but we’ve got a lot of mutual friends. Every now and then you meet someone who is just like you, and that’s Primo. He’s a really down to earth, really simple dude. Neither of us are into too much extra [stuff].

When we met up, it felt like we’d known each other for years, and when we collaborated, we never let the music interfere with our friendship. We’d originally tried to work together many years ago, but everyone’s schedule was [messed] up. Pimp was gone, then he came home and Premier was busy working with Christina Aguilera and Whitney Houston. We never had the time to put something together, but finally we made the time to turn it into a real record that incorporated Pimp.

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And some rumors from Christina Aguilera’s side, it looks like she wasn’t happy with the goings of her new album and the sales, she’s about to move to a new record company Live Nation. She’s already fully busy with her new project Burlesque which should include the unreleased Neptunes and DJ Premier tracks.

“It feels like Gang Starr is the purest group in hip-hop,” Joe declared. “They was shooting videos on the beach in the winter when the water was ice. Razor-blade music. A bunch of guys in front of the project steps. ‘Mass Appeal,’ ‘Dwyck.’ ‘Stick up kids just out to tax … ‘ It’s just so much, man. When [Guru] passed, and I’m hearing all these rumors, I just wanna kill everybody. I want to shoot the computer, ’cause I’m like, ‘No, this ain’t what we do when our legends, our icons, pass. We salute them. We don’t go for rumors; we salute these dudes.’ He was an icon, man. It’s the purest group in hip-hop, in my opinion. DJ Premier, this guy is like a god, a walking god. Guru, he put it down legendary.

“Preemo, I was waiting for Preemo to give me a ‘Ten Crack Commandments’ or a shoot ‘em up, bang bang,” he continued, recalling his expectations when he got the track for “I’m Gone.” “He sent me the beat when Guru died — the day Guru died. It was a somber … sad beat. I was like, ‘Ah, man.’ I knew where to go with it. It really troubled me and I knew Guru passed away. I knew Preemo was hurting; I been through that with Pun. I knew how it felt. I had to pay homage and salute.”

Source: MTV

R.I.P. Guru

Thanks to Brooklyn Bodega!

This Friday, June 25, 10pm, DJ Premier performs with MC Nick Javas at The Shelter.

DJ Premier, 44, widely regarded as one of the most influential producers in hip hop history, is descending on Shanghai this week, and with him he’s bringing lyricist MC Nick Javas, fresh out of New Jersey.

A pillar of East Coast hip hop with more than two decades in the industry, Premier has worked with everyone from Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg and Nas to Janet Jackson and Christina Aguilera. Outside producing, Premier spent years touring as one half of hip hop duo Gang Starr. Unfortunately, his partner MC Guru died in April after battling cancer for a year.

Premier took time out to answer some questions over email about his music, his life, and what it’s like working with the biggest names in the game.

How do you keep your tracks fresh?
I keep my music fresh by studying. It’s a serious thing to do what we do professionally. I will never stop being consistent. Even if I sell only one copy, I know that I am the shit. I always scratch, cut and mix on my recordings.

(I think Nick Javas)What inspires you?
Sometimes lyrics pop into my head in the middle of the night and I’ll type them into my phone and see if they still sound dope in the morning. Other times I’ll be in the shower and a melody will randomly show up. But I’d say most times, it’s a dope ass beat that puts me in a certain mood and inspires me to grab that pen and do that beat justice. At that point I just let the music guide me.
(I think Nick Javas)
Before hip hop, you were a Rutgers University football recruit. Then you injured your knee – what’s the story behind that? Did hip hop help you out of that?
The knee injury may have been the lowest I’ve ever been. That was the first time I recovered from depression. I was recruited walk-on, meaning I didn’t have to try out but I would have to earn my scholarship. After consistently proving myself in practice, I was given a shot against Buffalo. Unfortunately I tore my ACL in my first game. Bum knee + undersized wide receiver = no scholarship. This led to depression, which led to writing becoming my therapy. Long story short, those notebook pages sent me down a path that I may have never discovered.

At school, you majored in computer science, is that weird for a DJ?
Computer science isn’t weird for a DJ. They’re all related. In the new millenium we all use Serato on a laptop computer, so in reality, I was already ahead of the game. Plus, there are no classes in college that teaches DJ-ing…

Tell us about working with Notorious B.I.G.
He was a funny and creative MC with a heart of gold. So sad that he’s gone. My last memory of him was the final recording for “Ten Crack Commandments” on his Life After Death LP and then seeing him in his casket at his funeral with the white suit and the white derby on his head big poppa style…Me and Jay-Z walked into the funeral together and I remember all the paparazzi flashing camera and hundreds of people screaming like it was an awards show.

How about Jay-Z?
Jay-Z is a very calculated person. He always has a plan that seems to work no matter what. He is a true go-getter. No playin’ around. He is about his business – excellent lyricist … Jay-Z and I will always be friends. We have a relationship that’s more brotherly. I’ve been mad at him a few times in my life and I always end up putting my differences behind me because he is like a younger brother to me and I love him for many reasons and you must respect his catalog of music – very consistent – and his laugh…

Who do you think is T-painin’ too much?
First off, I think T-Pain can use autotune as much as he wants to, especially since he doesn’t rely on it to make hits. That dude is crazy talented with or without autotune.

Thoughts on the scene in general these days?
The scene now is more child related for the kids and that’s fine with me. I represent the adult scene of music whether it’s hip hop, soul, whatever. That’s why my phone still rings every day. Respect will outlast money any day and my ghetto pass will never be revoked.

Source: urbanatomy.com

DJ Premier owns gold and platinum records, won three Grammy awards, is the founding member of one of hip-hop’s most influential duos, has worked with everyone from Jay-Z to Notorious B.I.G. to Christina Aguilera, has a massive fanbase of loyal followers and is considered by many to be one of the greatest producers of all-time. Even with all the accolades and success, the legendary producer continues to bang out hot beats and remain relevant after more than 25 years in the game.

The Houston native who has lived in Brooklyn for most of his career says, “While I’ve accomplished a lot, I feign for more. I’m constantly thinking, ‘What can I do to make sure that I’m coming out with something that’s hot?'”

In the words of Guru, the late great emcee who worked alongside the producer in the renowned duo collectively known as Gang Starr, “Premier’s got more beats than a barn’s got hay.”

Last week, Primo was in town for the Los Angeles qualifier of the Red Bull Big Tune, the nation’s premier music producer battle. LA native Dibia$e took first place at the event which was held at the El Rey. Premier, who performed a DJ set following the competition, took some time out from his busy schedule to talk with us about young producers, country music, upcoming albums he’s working on, hanging out at Christina’s house and the long awaited return of an artist he’s worked with in the past.

Additionally, Premier also informed me that he’s “working with Guru’s family to do an official tribute.” The producer who was never mentioned by name in a controversial statement released following his long-time collaborator’s death says, “It’s going to be a really big event.” He added, “Once we get it organized properly, you’ll hear more about it.”

You’re working with Red Bull tonight as they give an opportunity to some upcoming producers. What do you think of the growing interest in production and beat making?

I think it’s a good thing. Once I’m gone and have given my energy back to the world, to the spirits who control this earth, they’ll be more people banging out beats and doing new things. Another good thing is that a lot of these producers are fans of what I do, and they’re fans of people like Dre, Notts, Alchemist, Marco Polo and on and on. What it comes down to is these guys want to bring it to the business and they’re way younger and they didn’t come up in the “Golden Era of Hip-Hop.” It just lets you know that we got a long way to go with keeping music alive and that’s really what it’s supposed to be about. I totally applaud it.

How important is it for a producer to listen to what’s being played on the radio?

I still check the radio stations, eventhough I don’t think they’re playing anything that’s hot, I still check it because I want to know what’s in their top ten. Then I’ll compare it to what I’m doing I still make sure that I am aware of what’s popping out there. I hate when I hear artists say, “I never listen to the radio, I never listen to anyone else when I’m making my album.” I think that’s bullshit because you should always know what the competition is doing. If they’re in your genre of music, you’re going to competing with them. You should stay in the know. Never turn your back on what makes this industry click. That’s how deep rooted I am, not just as a fan but as a person who respects music. I know sometimes I need to walk away from hip-hop and listen to other things. I listen to rock. I listen to country music. I’m from Texas, I love country music.

What’s your favorite country song?
George Strait, “All my Ex’s Live in Texas”

You’ve worked with so many great artists. Is there one artist you haven’t worked with yet that you’d love to produce a track for?

Ghostface. Actually the whole Wu-Tang.

Do you think we’ll see more one producer/one artist albums in the near future? Do you think that’s the best formula for great album?

I’m actually leaning towards doing that right now. Me and KRS-ONE are talking about doing another album together. Actually, we already started recording. I still want to do the Nas album. I’d love to do a whole album with Jay-Z. Smif N Wessun is about to come out with an album that’s all Pete Rock. There’s going to be quite a few people doing that again. I know Pete Rock’s definitely doing it. I’m sure there will be more. Hi-Tek and Talib Kweli just dropped that Reflection Eternal album, that was entirely produced by Hi-Tek. At the end of the day, all I want to know is, is it dope or not? I don’t care if you got 30 producers on your album, I just want to know is the shit dope? That’s all I care about.

You did some incredible tracks with D’Angelo. There was the remix to “Lady” and “Devil’s Pie.” Any word on what he’s been up to? Have you guys talked at all lately?

I just spoke to him a few days ago. We’re going back in the studio together. He’s actually going to do a hook for one of my artists, a group called NYGz – they’re on my label, Year Round Records. He’s going to do the hook but me and him are definitely going to work on some stuff. We just found each other and we were so happy to finally reconnect because it’s been a while and I haven’t been able to track him down. Now, we’re back together.

What do you like to do when you’re here in LA?

I literally just got here. I was supposed to be here yesterday but I was mixing a Fat Joe record and working on some more Kanye stuff. I’ve been all over. I was on a month-long tour and just got back about three days ago. I wanted to come out here and have a good time but I had a change of plans. I was going to give Christina Aguilera a call to tell her I was here and stop by her place for a minute but I really don’t have time. I’ve got leave at 5am tomorrow morning for my flight back to New York.

Source: laist.com

Haha, they keep on coming, the collaborations don’t stop! So the rumor of D’Angelo being on NYGz album is positive. Hopefully Premo can get D’Angelo on the right path after that incident with that undercover prostitute? D’Angelo needs to get back!! Legend.

DJ Premier talked openly with Tim Westwood about Guru last week, you hear his view on the situation extended. Enjoy:

DJ Premier talks 25th minutes openly about Guru