Kenneth Joseph Walker was born on December 24, 1971. He grew up in the Bronx, Yonkers, and Flushing, NY. He was a loving, caring man who loved life and his family. He was brutally murdered on November 2, 2002 in the Bronx, (near Skate Key). He left behind his mom Lillian, his dad Kenny Sr., his paternal grandmother, his brother Rahmal, his sister Tiffany and step sister Gabrielle. His aunts, Bobbiann, Sibbian, Josephine. His uncles Joseph and Donald. His cousins Cyril, Keenium, Paris, April, Dana, Monica, Tawanna, Charles, Lisa, Eugene, Ron, Tyrone,and Lester, to name a few. He had many, many friends as well. He died doing exactly what he loved. He loved hip-hop from the minute he was born until the day he died. He was a rap promoter and he LOVED it. Beside his family, he loved Hip Hop more than anything in the world. He put his heart and soul into every artist he promoted. He even was at my 8th grade graduation yelling Group Home,(the group he promoted at the time) and giving out CD’s. On the day of his funeral, on November 9, 2002 at Unity Funeral Home in Harlem, friends, family, and people who loved him showed just that in a big way. The street had to be blocked off due to the amount of people in attendance. It has been so long since I heard his voice. I have his name tattooed on my back and in my heart. I will never forget him as long as I live. He was the greatest brother that I could have ever asked for. His smile could light up a room. His hug could make you forget all your troubles and make you feel safe. He was smart, loved people, and was like no one I have ever met, or ever will meet. To my Dear Kenny, I love and miss you more than anyone will ever know. A part of me died when I watched them lower your body into the ground. I miss your voice, I miss your smile, I miss your laugh, I miss your smart ass remarks. I know that God took you because you were too good for this earth. I know that you are in paradise drinking Champagne with 2Pac, Aaliyah, and Jam Master Jay. Take care of my son, grandma, and all of our loved ones we have lost before and after you up there is Heaven. And Remember Keep your head up, Eyes and Ears open, WORD AS BOND!!!! Love always and Forever ad ever and ever, Your sister, Tiffany.

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This is my way to show respect to the ones who made a difference in many lives. R.I.P. HeadQCourterz. -gim

Watch out Americans, another cat from Europe is working with DJ Premier. Prop Dylan is a well known European MC rocking from Sweden. Prop -who is very familiar with the rap game- already released several albums including his last one this year “Crossing The Bridge” featuring Promoe (from Looptroop), Masta Ace, Supersci and etc. Real: not afraid for still pressing vinyl he’s recognized for his hardcore rap nyc style. We can expect some good shit… Also watch out for his 12inch with Afu-Ra “The Works” coming in november. Sweden stand up! The single produced by DJ Premier is scheduled for early 2011.

Go to www.propdylan.com for more info and many free downloads.

WTF? We all know DJ Premier is proud on his porn collection, but I didn’t know he made a cover of one… I wonder if they have the rights of that picture for making a profit of it. The DVD was released in retail on 06/08/2010 through Justin Slayer International. For more info go here (+18).

A Premo Collectible!!! Only for the die hard fans.

Note: DJ Premier nor his music was featured in the movie.

Here’s some small news around DJ Premier. It seems The Games has a big love for AZ. He told the world he grew up on Doe or Die album and he tweeted that he wants AZ on his DJ Premier track… He told the world we had to “sit back n WATCH me get it done”.

On another tip, Year Round Records artist is prepping up his debut album “Already!”. Mostly produced by DJ Premier, but also including producers like Showbiz & Marco Polo! Premo went last week to his home in Texas to take the time to visit his old school and shooting a video for the texas artist Khaleel. His debut single “Hot Flames” will have cameos of Bun B and his brothers in law’s trucks. Shot in Missouri City. “Already!” is scheduled to drop within 8 months already. Be on the look out!

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Surprise classic wednesday!! Special show to keep the Stretch & Bobitto mood here. DJ Premier filling in on the Stretch & Bobitto show. Hip hop finest show ever… This thursday midnight will be the last Stretch & Bobitto show EVER. No more after that. Reunion farewell show… Catch it as soon as possible on DJPremierBlog.com… It will be a classic show. Now enjoy this one. If anyone is down writing a tracklist, feel free. Shout out to Stretch.

DJ Premier may be from what young hip-hop listeners would now consider the “old school,” but he wouldn’t remain one of the most revered producers more than twenty years into his career if he didn’t know how to adapt to the culture’s evolving landscape. Preem’s revered ear is for more than samples; he’s got an ear for the new generation’s rising talent, as well. In a recent interview with the legendary hip-hop architect he revealed to XXLMag.com that he hopes to work with rising stars J. Cole and Drake.

“I saw Drake at the Yankee Stadium [concert with Jay-Z and Eminem for their Home & Home Tour] and he [was] just like bowing and all that,” recalled the beatsmith. “I’m like, ‘Nah you ain’t gotta do that, man.’ And he’s like, ‘Dude, I wanna work with you.’ And I was like, ‘Dude, I wanna work with you.’”

As far as Premo is concerned, Drizzy has earned respect for his skills with the pen blackberry. “He brought lyricism back,” he said of the Toronto-native. “For a 22-year-old man, he brought lyricism back. When [Gang Starr’s] Step In The Arena came out, I was 22-years-old. And I just thought about it, I was like, Damn, I was a youngster. I wasn’t 30, 31. I was 22 and coming with heat. And that’s why I like that he’s bringing stuff back.

The Roc Nation MC is also on Preem’s radar. “J. Cole, I like that he’s bringing lyrics back,” he added.

Never hesitant to drop knowledge about hip-hop history, the innovator then added, “Everything doesn’t have to be super, over-lyrical, but we do pride ourselves on cats that can spit, because [rap music] was always a competition about who got the dopest rhymes.”

The hip-hop icon is currently gearing up for the release of DJ Premier Presents Year Round Records: Get Used To Us. The compilation, which features appearances by Styles P, Saigon, Royce Da 5′9″, Joell Ortiz, and Grand Puba, among others, is set to drop on December 7.

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Joell Ortiz’ “Sing Like Bilal” as well as other Premo-produced joints from Bumpy Knuckles, Styles P, MC Eiht and Lady of Rage will appear on December 7th’s compilation.

Legendary Gang Starr producer DJ Premier has released several compilations through his 20-plus year career recording and releasing Hip Hop music. The Texas-born New York transplant released 1997’s NY Reality Check, a mix release presented by Haze. Additionally, Premier’s respected mixing abilities were the cause for 2005’s Kings of Hip Hop joint-release with Mr. Thing on the BBE/Rapster label, where the icon cut several Soul and Funk classics, alongside Hip Hop.

Now releasing music with his own Year Round Records imprint, Premier has announced Get Used To Us, due December 7. The label compilation is confirmed to feature Year Round artists Blaq Poet, Nick Javas and NYG’z, as well as longtime collaborators Freddie Foxxx (a/k/a Bumpy Knuckles), Royce Da 5’9″ and Lady of Rage. Also appearing are MC Eiht, Teflon, Grand Puba, Styles P, Saigon, Joell Ortiz and others.

Including the Joell Ortiz track “Sing Like Bilal” , the tracklisting, reportedly not in order, is as follows:

Nick Javas – Opportunity Knocks (Prod. by DJ Premier)
Nick Javas – Not A Game (Prod. by DJ Premier)
Khaleel – Hot Flames (Prod. by DJ Premier)
Khaleel – Rappin’ Exercise (Feat. Panchi) (Prod. by Showbiz) (Cuts by DJ Premier)
NYGz – Policy (Prod. by DJ Premier)
NYGz – Ya Dayz R #’d (Remix) (Feat. Bumpy Knuckles, Lady Of Rage & Royce Da 5’9″) (Prod. by DJ Premier)
Teflon – Married 2 Tha Game (Feat. Styles P) (Prod. by DJ Premier)
Teflon – Lifetime Membership (Feat. Saigon & Papoose) (Prod. by DJ Premier)
Blaq Poet – Bang This (Prod. by DJ Premier)
Blaq Poet – Ain’t Nuttin’ Changed (Queensbridge to California Remix) (Feat. MC Eiht & Young Maylay) (Prod. by DJ Premier)
Dynasty – Epic Dynasty (Prod. by DJ Premier)
Young Maylay – Temptation (Prod. by DJ Premier)
KRS-One – 5% (Feat. Grand Puba) (Prod. by DJ Premier)
MC Eiht – Fine By Me (Produced by Brinks)
Joell Ortiz – Sing Like Bilal (Version 3) (Prod. by DJ Premier)
Nick Javas – Warning Track (DJ Premier Remix)

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We first heard of that Tef x Saigon x Papoose track early 2008. I’m a big Teflon fan…

All you Twitter people, you can now follow the one and only DJ Premier. Thanks for the shout out Premooooooooooooooo.