DJ Premier

DJ Premier

Dj Premier is an American record producer and DJ, and was the instrumental half of the hip hop duo Gang Starr, together with emcee Guru. Born in Houston and raised in Prairie View, Texas, he has lived in Brooklyn, New York, for much of his professional career. Rolling Stone identified Premier as arguably Hip-Hop's greatest producer of all time. He has done classic beats for artist such as Nas and Jay-Z.

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Blunted On Reality: A Journalist Recalls Smoking With Snoop Dogg, Biggie, Cypress Hill & More

Blunted On Reality: A Journalist Recalls Smoking With Snoop Dogg, Biggie, Cypress Hill & More

Plus, stories about getting lifted with Tricky and D'Angelo.

Music Links of The Day 3/26/2012

Music Links of The Day 3/26/2012

Grimes plays New York's Mercury Lounge, a review of Madonna's new album, and SpaceGhostPurrp talks his deal with 4AD.

Fat Joe Breaks Down His 25 Most Essential Songs

Fat Joe Breaks Down His 25 Most Essential Songs

Joey Crack speaks on the songs that made him a Bronx legend. Ya gotta let em know, Joe.

Video: DJ Premier Is Open To Working With Justin Bieber

Video: DJ Premier Is Open To Working With Justin Bieber

Just as long as a he brings a pen and a pad.

Listen: DJ Premier f/ Nas & Berklee Symphony Orchestra "Regeneration"

Listen: DJ Premier f/ Nas & Berklee Symphony Orchestra "Regeneration"

Primo sampled, conducted and produced the entire song.