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Marco Polo – G.U.R.U. (feat. Talib Kweli & DJ Premier)
Producer: Marco Polo and DJ Premier
Album: PA2: The Director’s Cut
Label: Soulspazm, Inc.
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/g.u.r.u.-feat.-dj-premier/id637265221
In tribute to the upcoming 3-year passing of G.U.R.U., Marco Polo unleashes the next single from his upcoming LP, “PA2: The Director’s Cut” with this self-titled track featuring Talib Kweli paying homage to the late emcee and a few scratches laced down from Primo.
“Tomorrow marks the three-year anniversary of the passing of the legendary G.U.R.U. of Gang Starr. I decided to this leak this record one day early to ensure DJ’s and everyone can have it ready for his anniversary and it can be played tomorrow. This is one of the most important records I’ve ever been a part of” states Marco Polo. “Thank you to Talib Kweli and DJ Premier for being a part of this incredible record! We will also be premiering the “G.U.R.U.” video very soon (which is directed by Todd Angkasuwan) so stay tuned. Please help share this record and celebrate the life of an artist who influenced myself and so many others in Hip-Hop and music period! R.I.P. Keith Edward Elam aka G.U.R.U. (Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)!”
Stay tuned for the upcoming project which consists of features from Organized Konfusion, Gangrene, Talib Kweli, DJ Premier, Masta Ace, Posdnuos (De La Soul), Kardinal Offishal, Styles P, Nature, Rah Digga, Ill Bill, Large Professor, Inspectah Deck, O.C. and more.
OS REWIND: Marco Polo – Fame For President (feat. Lil Fame)
OS REWIND: Marco Polo – Night & Day (feat. Big Daddy Kane)
OS REWIND: Marco Polo – What’s Wrong (feat. Rakim)
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Big Daddy Kane – XX8 Days Of Flight
It’s an All Brooklyn Thing. For the launch of the new Air Jordan XX8’s, Big Daddy Kane and DJ Premier release a track “XX8 Days Of Flight” in promotion for the new shoes and representing for the borough that made also Michael Jordan. Enjoy this rare new track from the smooth operator with the two forefathers of your favorite rappers, favorite rapper and DJ’s giving some some new material as the shoes available now today.
OS Flashback: Big Daddy Kane – Smooth Operator
OS REWIND: Russell Westbrook Gives His Thoughts On The New Air Jordan XX8
The Roots Announce 6th Annual “Roots Picnic”
As every year, The Roots will be making their return to Philly for their 6th annual “Roots Picnic”. The day will begin June 1st and with The Roots Crew headlining, expect to hear from the likes of DJ Premier, Trinidad James, Hit-Boy, Joey Bada$$, Naughty By Nature, Macklemore and more.
Tickets go on sale January 25. Be sure to get you some, this is one you don’t want to miss!
Joey Bada$$ & DJ Premier Preview “Unorthodox”
Times have been good to Joey Bada$$ and his Pro Era crew over the last 12 months, but it’s only thanks to the hard work and determination that has been put into their work. Due to Joey’s admiration for timeless producer DJ Premier, it was only right for the rebirth of the New York boom-bap sound to link with one of hip-hop’s finest beat-makers. The two give us the chance to listen to a preview of the track with exclusive in-studio footage of the creation. “Unorthodox” will be available to download on January 14th via Green Label Sound.
OS REWIND: Joey Bada$$ & Pro Era Freestyle On Hot97 With Rosenberg
OS REWIND: Pro Era – PEEP: The aPROcalypse [Mixtape]
MC Eiht – The Reign
After appearing on Kendrick Lamar’s major label debut album “good kid, m.A.A.d city,” we were in need of some new music from the west coast legend MC Eiht as DJ Premier unleashes a new track from the Compton emcee’s upcoming project. Here’s a new track titled “The Reign” which is produced by Brenk Sinatra with Premier providing them signature scratches to make these West Coast sounds flourish. If you enjoyed this first leak (which you should), you can prepare for his upcoming 7-track EP “Keep It Hood” releasing on New Year’s Eve via Blue Stamp Music.
RELATED: Kendrick Lamar – good kid, p.u.r.p.l.e. city [Chopped Not Slopped By DJ Candlestick]
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The Game – HVN4AGNGSTA (feat. Master P)
For part two of The Game’s #SundayService series pack for today, he releases “HVN4AGNGSTA.” In this track he gets a rare feature from Master P, as the two go in over a smooth production (where are the Primo scratches?). Hopefully we’ll get some fresh new visuals, as our excitement for “Jesus Piece” progressively increases.
Produced by DJ Premier.
OS REWIND: The Game – Black Jesus
OS REWIND: Game – Holy Water [Music Video]
OS REWIND: The Game “Celebration (Remix)” (feat. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony) Video Shoot (BTS Photos)
Lil Fame & Termanology – Play Dirty (feat. Styles P & Busta Rhymes)
Producer: DJ Premier
Album: Fizzyology
Label: ST. / Brick Records.
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/play-dirty-feat.-busta-rhymes/id569321112
For the next track from Lil Fame and Termanology we get to hear them “Play Dirty” with Styles P and Busta Rhymes on the DJ Premier produced street banger. This one sounds just as dirty as it should as they all get real street with the hardest bars and go in nonetheless on this. There definitely should be a video for this coming soon for it as well.
Fizzyology will be in stores and online on November 6th!
OS REWIND: Lil Fame & Termanology – Too Tough For TV (Produced by Fizzy Womack)
OS Flashback: Rakim – When I B On The Mic
The legendary Rakim was on his second solo album, The Master, by the time “When I B On The Mic” dropped. The 1999, DJ Premier-produced single kept it so Hip-Hop with the signature Primo scratch-hook, showing Rah on the block with his crew ripping the microphone. Rakim has influenced all of your favorite rappers out now, so it’s only right we pay homage to the living legend. One time for the God MC!
OS Flashback: Westside Connection – Bow Down
An MPC Minute With DJ Premier & Pete Rock
DJ Premier and Pete Rock speak to Sean C about the first machines they used to make beats, why they fucked with MPC and interestingly enough, they speak on their upcoming project Pete Rock vs. Premier. We can’t wait for that!
OS REWIND: An MPC Minute With araabMUZIK
OS Flashback: Gang Starr – Mass Appeal
We still miss Guru, man.
Here is one of the singles from Gang Starr’s 1994 album Hard To Earn, which was the 4th in their catalog and the first to carry a parental advisory sticker.
OS Flashback: Ol’ Dirty Bastard – Shimmy Shimmy Ya
DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles – Turn Up The Mic (Remix) (feat. Nas)
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Nas and DJ Premier reunite over the remix of Bumpy Knuckles “Turn Up The Mic” from his Kolexxxion album dropping March 26th. You better believe Nas sounds ill on the track. This is what real hip-hop is all about. via 2dope
OS REWIND: Nas Talks About Upcoming Album
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DJ Premier “Throwback At Noon” Mix
We don’t live in New York so we couldn’t catch this live as it was taking place on Hot 97 earlier, but we’re glad DJ Premier’s guest mix on Mister Cee’s “Throwback At Noon” has surfaced. Chances are, we’re going to have this on repeat for the rest of the weekend.
Salute to Mikey Fresh for the link.
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Slick Rick – Need Some Bad
Guess who’s bizzack? Slick The Ruler. And if that’s not enough, he’s got the backing of a DJ Premier production for “Need Some Bad” for something off the new movie The Sitter (starring Jonah Hill who looks insanely skinny now). This is what hip-hop was raised on, pay attention young’ns.
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DJ Premier Will Work With Justin Bieber If He Writes His Own Rhymes
It doesn’t seem like a tough requirement, right Biebs? Luckily for Primo, Justin Bieber is currently working on his next album, so he still has time to get a nod.
OS REWIND: DJ Premier – RE:Generation (feat. Nas & Berklee Symphony Orchestra)
OS REWIND: Justin Bieber – Otis Freestyle [Video]
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Bumpy Knuckes – B.A.P.
Producer: DJ Premier
Album: The Kolexion
Label: Works Of Mart / Gracie Productions
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After dropping Lyrical Workout with producer Statik Selektah, Bumpy Knuckes is now gearing up a full length with DJ Premier. Here we have the first single “B.A.P.” off The Kolexion album coming soon.
OS REWIND: Bumpy Knuckles – Lyrical Workout (feat. N.O.R.E.) (Prod. by Statik Selektah)
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