US rapper who had short lived success with backing from A Tribe Called Quest and Naughty By Nature. His first appearance was in 1990 on 45 King, The Presents The Flavor Unit by Flavor Unit, The. Apart from his individual records (see below), he also featured on several albums (of Naughty By Nature, Tupac, Fat Joe, etc. ). Apache’s debut album “Apache Ain’t Shit” was released in 1991 and peaked at #66 on the Billboard 200 and #15 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Also featured on the album was the hit single “Gangsta Bitch” which went to #67 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #11 on the Hot Rap Singles. Apache also released a single “Do Fa Self” in 1993 but he has yet to release another album or single.

Flavor Unit emcee Apache, born Anthony Teaks, passed away today (January 22) after a protracted illness. Damn, I loved that LP. I’m such a 90s hip hop fan. R.I.P.

Also Statik Selektah‘s new album “100 Proof: The Hangover” release party at SOBs on the 3th of february with NYGz and Bahamadia! Bahamadia should really collaborate with Year Round Records! Support Statik!

He’s got a lot in store for this project, including a folder of beats from DJ Khalil and possible cuts from DJ Premier.

“Ah, man, I got a folder with some beats sent over to me from DJ Khalil. So, I’ma definitely go in with him. He’s one of my favorite producers right now. There’s some new kids out there and I make it my business to get with some of the new talent. There’s a kid named Quest out there who’s real hot. I’m gonna reach out to Alchemist. Then, I’ve talked to DJ Premier already so I wouldn’t be surprised if Premier has a few slappers on there, as well.”

Knowing that some fans have been anticipating a Premo/Crook collaboration for some time, he added that he couldn’t wait for it to happen.

“Aw, I can’t wait, man. I can’t wait for that combination right there. Hip Hop needed to see that a long time ago. I can’t wait to get with Premier.

Source: HipHopDX

Like every year DJ Premier present to you his top 20 albums of a year on LiveFromHQ, also in 2008 he did that. Here is Premo’s top 20 of 2009 guys, on DJPremierBlog:

Rank:

20. DJ JS-1 – Ground Original 2: No Sell Out
19. La Coka Nostra – A Brand You Can Trust
18. Method Man & Redman – Blackout! 2
17. 50 Cent – Before I Self Destruct
16. M.O.P. – Foundation
15. Ghostface Killah – Ghostdini: Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City
14. KRS-One & Buckshot – Survival Skills
13. Saigon & Statik Selektah – All In A Day’s Work
12. Diamond District – In the Ruff
11. Canibus & Keith Murray – The Undergods EP

10. Slaughterhouse – Slaughterhouse
09. Jay-Z – The Blueprint 3
08. Statik Selektah – The Pre-Game EP
07. Marco Polo & Torae – Double Barrel
06. Royce da 5’9″ – Street Hop
05. Obie Trice – Special Reserve
04. Masta Ace & Edo G – Arts And Entertainment
03. OC & AG – Oasis
02. Raekwon – Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Pt. II
01. Blaq Poet – Tha Blaqprint

Honorable mentioning: Alchemist “Chemical Warfare”, Fashawn “Boy Meets World”, Termanology “Hood Politics IV”, Beanie Sigel “Broad Street Bully”, Apathy “Wanna Snuggle?”, Grand Puba “Retroactive”, Skyzoo “The Salvation”, Warren G “The G-Files”, Bekay “Hunger Pains”, DJ Spinna & Sucio Smash “Sonic Smash”.

Note from DJ Premier himself:

I judge my list based on dope beats, dope rhymes, scratchin’ and cutting, creativity, uniqueness, originality, and overall packaging of the product’s integrity. I don’t care if you sold a million copies, that does not make it dope. I went through more than 60 LP’s released in ’09 on major and indie labels over and over to get it as close as i possible could to being satisfied with the list so here it is along with the list.

“Be Glad or Be Mad” -DJ Premier

Next week is DJ Eclipse filling in on LiveFromHQ!

A HAPPY 2010 EVERYBODY FROM DJ PREMIER BLOG, HOPEFULLY SEE YOU AT THE NEXT…

Here you have a unreleased DJ Premier remix as present from me played on LiveFromHQ some time ago, I thought this is the good time to release this jewel. It’s a great leak now that we miss that raw M.O.P. DJ Premier heat, it’s from the 2003 track “Roc La Familia” featuring Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek and Beanie Sigel, what a beat, what a beat, I wonder why it never got released:

M.O.P. – Roc La Familia (Feat. Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek & Beanie Sigel) (DJ Premier Remix) (Radio Rip)

Tracks:

1. Treacherous 3 – Santas Rap
2. Run-DMC – Christmas In Hollis
3. Jim Jones – Christmas Eve (Feat. Tom Gist & NOE)
4. Big Daddy Kane – Juice Crew Xmas (Feat. Roxanne Shante & MC Shan)
5. Death Row Christmas – Santa Goes Straight To The Ghetto
6. Kurtis Blow – Christmas Rappin’
7. Busy Boys – Funky Fresh Xmas
8. Eazy-E – Merry Muthafuckin’ Xmas
9. De La Soul – Millie Pulled A Pistol On Santa
10. Snoop Dogg – Twas The Night Before Xmas
11. James Brown – Christmas Is Love
12. Donny Hathaway – This Christmas
13. Soul Saints Orchestra – Santa’s Got A Bag Of Soul
14. Wild Honey – Angels Christmas
15. Milly & Silly – Getting Down For Xmas
16. Jimmy Reed – Christmas Present Blues
17. James Brown – Soulful Christmas
18. The Jackson 5 – We Wish You A Merry Christmas
19. Ghettosocks – Ricochet (Feat. El Da Sensei)
20. Freeway – Rap Money (Feat. Young Chris & Tom Hardy)
21. Statik Selektah – Other Than That (Feat. NYGz)
22. Diamond District – Something For Y’all
23. Royce da 5’9″ – Hood Love (Feat. Bun B & Joell Ortiz)
24. Sadat X – In Da Jungle (Feat. A.G.)
25. Obie Trice – Stories
26. Ol’ Dirty Bastard – Black Mamba (Feat. RZA & Masta Killa)
27. OC & A.G. – Young With Style
28. Nick Javas – Warning Track (Freestyle)
29. NYGz – Ready?
30. Nutso – Queens Talk
31. Blaq Poet – Rap Addiction (Feat. Shabeeno & Lil Fame)
32. Statik Selektah – I’m Wit It (Remix) (Feat. Talib Kweli & Cory Mo)
33. Vinnie Paz – Street Wars (Feat. Clipse)

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Props to blackouthiphop.com for the link up!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE, AND THANKS FOR SUPPORTING THIS BLOG. MAY GOD BLESS YOU !!

Here you have a little present from my man O-LEe88:

Most of the sneaker heads weren’t too happy of the only sketch so I received some exclusive high resolution pictures of the shoe that I’m going to share with you fans on christmas! And don’t be afraid to give your opinion:
And a big thank you to DJ Deelah from Miami! My pair are coming. More info in the post below!

Finally we have some new details about the DJ Premier Air Force 1 he made for a project with DJ AM before his death. It’s called the East/West Rivalry Pack. DJ AM made his Dunk High for West-Side, Premo did the East with an Air Force 1. Both shoes are available in limited stores on the 9th of January, here are the shops for the DJ Premier Air Force 1:

HOUSE OF HOOPS HARLEM
268 W 125TH STREET
New York, NY 10027
(212) 316-1667

HOUSE OF HOOPS CHICAGO
7501 W CERMAK RD STE G7
North Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-2060

HOUSE OF HOOPS CHERRY HILL MALL
2000 ROUTE 38
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(856) 662-8313

HOUSE OF HOOPS MALL AT PRINCE GEORGES
3500 E WEST HWY
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301) 853-6054

HOUSE OF HOOPS NORTHLINE COMMONS
4400B NORTH FREEWAY
Houston, TX 770223645
(713) 699-4472

Source: Footlocker Blog