DJ Premier email:

I want to send out my condolences to the family of Party Arty of the world famous D.I.T.C. (Diggin’ In The Crates Crew and of GG (aka Get Dirty)

He passed away this afternoon (Dec. 4) around 1:30pm due to healt complications…

His hardcore lyrics have been ringing out in the streets from Showbiz & AG, Lord Finesse, OC, and their own group GD which consists of rhyme partner D-Flow…

He also appeared on the joint I produced called “Weed Scented” which featured Guru of Gang Starr and OC on AG’s first solo LP…He appears on the new D.I.T.C. Records compilation which is in stores now called “The Movement”

…He caught the attention of 50 Cent altough the deal never went thru but his talent was recognized by true heads of the rap shit for his hyped up insane style on records and on stage preformance…

This also marks the 1 year anniversary of UGH member Pimp C who passed away this same day last year…We love you and will miss you both… R.I.P. Arty… DJ Premier

Source: Unofficial DJ Premier Blog

Damn, nobody saw this… And D.I.T.C. was last week in LiveFromHQ… R.I.P.

Famous appearance:
2 tracks on Show & AG’s “Goodfellas” (1995)
1 track on late Big L’s “Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous” (1995)
4 tracks on Show & AG’s “Full Scale LP” (1998)
Buncha tracks on AG’s “The Dirty Version” (1999)
and so on and on…

RIP!!

Tracks:

• D.I.T.C. – Hard Hit
• P Brothers – Cold World
• D.I.T.C. – Mad Live
• D.I.T.C. – Air Y’all
• P Brothers – Late Night
• D.I.T.C. – Shine My Way
• Diamond D – U Can’t Be Me
• D.I.T.C. – Experience
• D.I.T.C. – Boys Is Doin’ It
• D.I.T.C. – Time Travel
• D.I.T.C. – Insomnia
• D.I.T.C. – Day One
• Showbiz & AG – Fat Pockets (Remix)
• D.I.T.C. – Internationally Known
• Showbiz & AG – Still Diggin’
• Lord Finesse & DJ Mike Smooth – Baby You Nasty (Remix)
• Lord Finesse – Yes You May (Remix)
• OC – Time’s Up
• D.I.T.C. – The Enemy
• D.I.T.C. – Got Da Flavor
• D.I.T.C. – Way Of Life
• Showbiz & AG – Hold Ya Head
• Showbiz & AG – Drop It Heavy
• Showbiz & AG – Full Scale
• D.I.T.C. – Thick
• Lord Finesse – Slave To My Soundwave
• Showbiz & AG – Next Level (NY Tyme Remix)

Guests: Lord Finesse, OC, Diamond D, D-Flow and Money Boss Players

Artist: Blaq Poet
Title: Tha Blaqprint
Label: Year Round Records
Producer: DJ Premier
Executives: DJ Premier & Biggest Gord
Release date: Feb. 2009

Guests: NYGz, Nick Javas, Noreaga, Lil’ Fame, Imani Montana & Kamakazee (RIP)

Possible tracks:

• What’s The Deal (2006)
• S.O.S. (2006)
• Voices (2006)
• Hood Is Crazy (2007)
• Don’t Give a Fucc (2007)
• Ain’t Nuttin’ Changed (2008)
• I-Gettin
• Hate (Featuring Noreaga)
• U Phucced Up (Prod. by Easy Mo Bee)
• Sichuwayshunz (Prod. by Gemcrates)

First single: Ain’t Nuttin’ Changed bw Too Strong (Prod. by DJ Premier)

I wanted to let you know their will be a video of Blaq Poet‘s first single “Ain’t Nuttin’ Changed” for his next project. The video is recorded two weeks ago in Queensbridge and will hit this month the net!

Hoooo Haaaan!!

DJ Premier recorded with Capone-N-Noreaga in october a new song called “Grand Loyal“. It’s for their next LP “Channel 10” that will be released in early 2009. The song became after Blaq Poet wanted Noreaga on his “Tha Blaqprint” album (on the song “Hey“). In exchange DJ Premier recorded with Capone-N-Noreaga. Maybe a new classic like we all remember “Invincible“!

Oh, and the beat that was used for that track is a rejected beat by Rakim.

Update Update Update! To keep it simple on this boring track: It is not produced by DJ Premier! Now to keep it funny: It is produced by Guru! Found this in my libary and this is what it says on the small notes: “Remixe Par Le Guru Pour Guru Productions Inc”.

(Click on the picture to see the real pixels)

Finally, we got a vinyl single for the remix that was leaked since 2006! The remix was originally made for a remix project, Lord Finesse and others where going to remix the legendary “The Funky Technician” LP. Don’t get me wrong, the remix project still excists, but is only delayed for 4 years. It’s sheduled for 2010 when they can celebrate the 20 year anniversary!

The other problem is, the single isn’t really a commercial release. It will only be pressed 200 times and you can only buy it when you buy two copies of Lord Finesse – Rare Selections EP Vol. 3 (that is pressed 300 times). Another problem is one copy cost about $80… They say it’s for the real diggers, I say it’s for the rich bastards…

Well, the single will be in my hands some day 🙂 You can count on that! It also contains a Large Pro remix!

Kinda old news, but I guess you couldn’t dream this (haha). Premier is going to do a remix for Maroon 5! To be honest I’m positive against it, because his rnb remixes are mostly straight fire!! The remix is done for a remix album by Maroon 5, with producers like involved like Pharell, DJ Quick, Just Blaze, Mark Ronson, Questlove and even DJ Tiesto!!

Tracklist:
“If I Never See Your Face Again” — Swizz Beats
“Wake Up Call” feat. Mary J Blige — Mark Ronson
“Sunday Morning” — Questlove
“Makes Me Wonder” — Just Blaze
“This Love” — Tricky Stewart
“She Will Be Loved” — Pharrell Williams
“Shiver” — DJ Quik
“Wake Up Call” — David Banner
“Harder to Breathe” — Cool Kids
“Little Of Your Time” — Bloodshy and Avant
“Little Of Your Time” — Of Montreal
“Goodnight Goodnight” — Deerhoof
“Not Falling Apart” — Tiesto
“Better That We Break” — Ali Shaheed Muhammad
“Secret” — DJ Premier
“Woman” — Sam Farrar of Phantom Planet
“This Love” — Cut Copy
“If I Never See Your Face Again” feat. Rihanna — Paul Oakenfold

Release date: December 9, 2008

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Hot 97 DJ Peter Rosenberg hosts a night of music and conversation featuring famed hip-hop artist and producer DJ Premier, one half of the legendary Gang Starr. 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. Over the course of his impressive career, Premier has worked with artists like Nas, Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, Christina Aguilera, Mos Def, Janet Jackson, Jeru and Macy Grey and was named one of the five greatest producers in hip-hop history by The Source magazine.

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.

Meeting Times: Thu, Dec 11, 2008, 7:00pm doors, 8:00pm talk
Location: 92YTribeca, 200 Hudson Street Directions
Venue: 92YTribeca Mainstage and Lecture Hall
Code: T-MM5LC13-01
Price: $15.00

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