Before Jay was hobnobbing with the likes of Oprah around Marcy, he played a different role on the grounds of those same buildings. A dozen years and countless accolades later, Hova’s rhymes (and Premo’s horn samples) still sound crispy as ever Read the rest of this entry »

When DJ Premier and Nasty Nas are included in the program, the show typically sells out. So, instead of questioning the line about this time-traveling trio being “the new breed” Read the rest of this entry »

It appears Ice Cube will not be using his AK today. After the NBA season schedule was released and started our day off proper, Slick Rick has added a cherry on top, by releasing a new song with DJ Premier. Yes, you read that correctly. Read the rest of this entry »

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Football Fans Get A Chance To Buy Green Bay Packers Stock [USA Today]

How to Make a Citizen’s Arrest [The Art of Manliness]

The 10 Television Actresses You Were Most Likely to See Naked in 2011 [Warming Glow] Read the rest of this entry »

Words By Samir Siddiqui

When it comes to Nas, Hip-Hop heads have longed for two things: better beat selection and, logically following, a re-connect with the incomparable DJ Premier. Luckily, Hyundai (yes, really) helps bring our Hip-Hop wishes to reality through their RE-GENERATION project, “a documentary film that follows DJ Premier, Pretty Lights, The Crystal Method, Mark Ronson and Skrillex as they remix, recreate and re-imagine five traditional styles of music.” Read the rest of this entry »

From what I’ve seen, most of Ras Kass’ fanbase considers “Nature Of The Threat” his best song. Yet, I have a hunch the Soul On Ice MC might see it differently. Read the rest of this entry »

While the mixtape DJ may be having a hard time finding an audience and a comfortable role today, real DJs with an ear for music are still in high demand because they mine through hours of music to handpick the hits. DJ Premier’s Live From HeadQCourterz radio show gathers up all the songs we may have missed and bundles them together for two full hours of music and commentary. Read the rest of this entry »

Mac Miller and DJ Premier? No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. Read the rest of this entry »

Mr. Slow Flow a.k.a. The Weatherman b.k.a. Evidence has taken some time in the shadows, most likely smoking some lime green weed and letting his grow, only to rain on the game with his new album, Cats & Dogs. With Rhymesayers in his corner, EV is eyeing a September 27th hurricane date and to whet your appetite for the damage, he’s delivered a quick-hitter to let you know what his upcoming category will be. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s been a minute since its release, but Royce is still stuck on the same stanza, frustrated with reality. With Eminem yelling in the background for motivation, the volcano erupts and all the pent up anger is released in a fiery display of lyrical dominance. There’s a clear cut reasoning for the madness, however. Read the rest of this entry »

On paper, Game and Preemo is a dream record that I’m sure Jayceon rapped about at some point or another in his earlier catalog. And resulting the mp3, “Born in the Trap,” is just vintage Hurricane spazzing out and throwing his dubs up in the sky. Read the rest of this entry »

The Bad Meets Evil union call upon the living legend himself, DJ Premier to give Success Is Certain’s first leak a last hurrah before the album drops. Consider it a traditional remix in the sense (remember those?) as only the beat gets a makeover this go ’round. Throw it at the end of your tracklist when you grab the album from iTunes. Read the rest of this entry »

For possibly the first time in his career, Royce Da 5’9 is noticeably in a good place. Not in public, either. But, in his music – where it counts. Read the rest of this entry »

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Maryland Coach Gary Williams Retires, Ends 33-Year Career [HuffPo]

14 Lessons From Hip-Hop’s Most Stylish Men [GQ]

DJ Premier Reuniting With Christina Aguilera On Her New Album [TUD]

The Average Price for a Concert Ticket? $31.57 [Digital Music News] Read the rest of this entry »

Hypetrak:

“For over two decades DJ Premier has been the virtuoso behind some of hip-hop’s greatest records. Just off the Gang Starr output you have “Moment of Truth,” “Mass Appeal,” “Manifest,” “Royalty,” “Discipline” and you can’t forget about his work with Biggie, Nas, Big L and many other highly respected artists. Read the rest of this entry »