The 49th episode of DJ Premier’s “So Wassup?” series takes us back to 1998 when Gang Starr dropped “You Know My Steez” from the Moment of Truth album. Preemo goes into the nuts and bolts of the song’s creation and explains why it is one of the top 5 songs he ever produced.
It is with great sadness that we say farewell to David Jolicoeur. You may know him as Plug Two or Trugoy The Dove of the legendary group De La Soul. Dave’s passing was confirmed by the group’s publicist on February 12th. Although a cause has yet to be confirmed, it has been documented that he dealt with congestive heart failure over the past few years. The timing of this is truly unfortunate as De La Soul was preparing to finally release their entire catalog of music to streaming services on March 3 after a long battle to make their music available on digital platforms. Older hip hop heads and the new generation were about to have a void filled that would explain why De La Soul’s music was so revered and it would have been wonderful for Trugoy to see the reaction to the music he put his heart and soul into in real-time. He was 54 years young. Rest in power, Dave.
April 14 is right around the corner and will serve as the date for Black Thought and El Michels Affair to drop their Glorious Game project. After treating us to “Grateful,” the tandem follows up with “That Girl” and it’s stellar.
DJ Eclipse
Rap Is Outta Control
2/12/23 Playlist
Sirius XM
Hip Hop Nation (Ch. 44)
Sunday Nights @ 10pm-12am (EST)
“Rap Is Outta Control” 2/12/23 Playlist (w/Stallone & Weathers and Priest Da Nomad)1. Stallone & Weathers (Precyce Politix + K-Hill) “Walk Again” (prod. by K-Hill)2. CERTAIN.ONES (feat. Bobby Craves, King Kashmere & Nobodyelse Inc) “JEAN CLAUDE VANDALISM” (prod. by Asethic)3. DJMIKEC & Gran D “Declaration” (prod. by DJMIKEC)4. Billy NoJokes, Apollo & Kahlee “Trifecta” (prod. by Rari Komai)5. The Bad Seed “Red & Meth” (prod. by Murda Megz, cuts by Tone Spliff)6. Apollo Brown & Philmore Greene “This Is Me” (prod. by Apollo Brown)7. Poe Mack & Van Gunz (Nod Factor Academy) “Mic Lord” (prod. by Van Gunz & Poe Mack, cuts by Tone Spliff)8. Agallah Don Bishop feat. Dinco D & Big Ox “Kyrie” (prod. by Agallah)9. Tony MOX x Sheek Louch “Hands High” (prod. by Dayzel The Machine)10. Thrust OG x BoFaat “Do You Want More” (prod. by BoFaat)11. Blazin “Cruz Bap” (prod. by Steps Necessary)12. Priest Da Nomad feat. Tracey Lee & DJ Celo “We Right Here” (prod. by Vintage)13. Stallone & Weathers “Gloves In The Summer” (prod. by K-Hill)14. Priest Da Nomad feat. DJ Kool & J Hill “Music Ain’t Loud Enuff (Remake)” (prod. by Team Demo, cuts by DJ Dial Tone)15. Vern Large The Beat Merchant feat. Precyce Politix “Politix Razor” (prod. by Vern Large The Beat Merchant)16. Crimeapple feat. RLX & BoriRock “Together” (prod. by MichaelAngelo)17. I.Z Giannis & Twistello “Bottom Floor” (prod. by I.Z Giannis)18. Mickey Diamond & Big Ghost Ltd “Aldo’s Interlude” (prod. by Big Ghost Ltd)19. RICKS 73 feat. Apathy & O.C. “Omertà” (prod. by RICKS 73)20. Stallone & Weathers “Smif-N-Wessun Tape” (prod. by K-Hill)21. Last Emperor feat. Ed O.G & Madsol Desar “En Garde” (prod. & cuts by Madsol Desar)22. Tahmell x Da Inphamus Amadeuz feat. Blazin “You Know The Deal” (prod. by Da Inphamus Amadeuz, cuts by DJ Tray)23. Jojo Pellegrino “Have Mercy” (prod. by DJ Cliff)24. Freddie Black “Bar N0ne” (prod. by Spliftout, cuts by Tone Spliff)25. Money Boss Players “The Rosary” (prod. by Nottz)26. Priest Da Nomad “Where’s My Change” (prod. by Jon Laine & Priest Da Nomad)27. Stallone & Weathers and Priest Da Nomad Freestyle
Some may have forgotten about Big Daddy Kane’s “Show & Prove” from back in 1994 when he was joined by Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Jay-Z, Shyheim, Sauce Money and Scoob. But DJ Premier reminds us about producing the track that introduced the world to a bald-headed Jay-Z and his rapid-fire flow.
DJ Eclipse
Rap Is Outta Control
2/5/23 Playlist
Sirius XM
Hip Hop Nation (Ch. 44)
Sunday Nights @ 10pm-12am (EST)
“Rap Is Outta Control” 2/5/23 Playlist (w/ Coach Da God, P.U.R.E. & Ja’King The Divine)1. Tone Chop & Frost Gamble feat. Awful P “If You Dare” (prod. by Frost Gamble)2. Lunch Room Poetz feat. Edison Av “LRP Cypher 3” (prod. by alja.)3. The Bad Seed “Chin Up Bar” (prod. by Team Demo)4. ethemadassassin “YAAAY” (prod. by Slidebeatz)5. Ja’king The Divine “Diamond Labyrinth” (prod. by Jamil Honesty)6. Benny The Butcher, Elcamino, Rick Hyde & Heem “We Here” (prod. by Rick Hyde)7. P.U.R.E. feat. Substance810 “Gritty Gospel” (prod. by D.R.U.G.S. Beats)8. Planet Asia “Thun (freestyle)”9. Eleven & Jason D “Perception” (prod. by Jason D)10. Hus Kingpin feat. SmooVth “Sunday Service” (prod. by Macapella)11. Nas x MenaceTheDJ “Hood 2 Hood” (MenaceTheDJ Remix)12. DJ Ace the Cut Lieutenant “Gonna Need Stitches” (prod. by LG ROC, cuts by DJ Ace)13. RampLo (Rampage) “Time To Get This Money Right” (prod. by Felony Muzik)14. The Legion “Hunts Point” (prod. by Molecules)15. Isaac Castor & Foul Mouth feat. Marv Won “75 South” (prod. by Foul Mouth)16. The Bad Seed “Lawn Furniture” (prod. by Murda Megz)17. GREA8GAWD “The 3rd Coming” (prod. by Ink Well Two Words)18. The Musalini & Khrysis “Anything Goes” (prod. by Khrysis)19. Stallone & Weathers “Gloves In The Summer” (prod. by K-Hill)20. P.U.R.E. feat. Inspectah Deck “Globe Controllers” (prod. by Jpatz)21. Rhymrcka “The Introduction 2023” (prod. by Rhymrcka)22. Money Boss Players feat. Sadat X “Do You” (prod. by DJ Ogee)23. P.U.R.E. “Hitters Touch” (prod. by Chat Productions)24. Jojo Pellegrino feat. Method Man “Smoke” (prod. by ShortFyuz)25. Vinnie Paz feat. M.O.P. “Killpoint” (prod. by Vic Grimes, cuts by DJ 7L)26. Kumbaya “Hold On “(prod. by Seige Monstrasity)27. Ja’king The Divine feat. P.U.R.E. “Sun Gods” (prod. by Gyiyg)28. P.U.R.E. & Ja’King The Divine Freestyle
Coming straight out of Huntsville, Alabama comes Henri with the song and video for “Trouble With A Plan.” Produced by Yondo, Henri redefines that country grammar with his first entry in what he expects to be a big 2023.
Diamond D releases the video for “Life Iz What You Make It” from his The Rear View album. The OG continues to release fire and drop gems on ’em.
NYC rapper El Gant delivers a scathing look at the downside of the information age in his new video for “Leave It Alone,” which plays out like a mini-action movie featuring none other than DJ Premier who produced the track.
Directed by The Last American B-Boy, the visuals center on El Gant in the role of ‘90s action hero who’s looking to make things right for the children and save them from the ills of the world. In this case, the ills are all the screens that so many of us are inundated with on a daily basis, from TVs and smartphones to computer monitors and tablets.
“Leave It Alone” is taken from El Gant’s new LP, O.S.L.O., available now through all DSPs and vinyl in both classic black along with a Fat Beats Exclusive variant in translucent light blue (limited to 100 copies). In addition to Preemo, the 10-track LP boasts guest appearances and production by Ras Kass, Planet Asia, Killah Priest, Bobby J From Rockaway, Marco Polo, J57 and more.
DJ Eclipse
Rap Is Outta Control
1/29/23 Playlist
Sirius XM
Hip Hop Nation (Ch. 44)
Sunday Nights @ 10pm-12am (EST)
“Rap Is Outta Control” 1/29/23 Playlist1. Bobby J From Rockaway & Nef feat. Wais P & FT “Leaving” (prod. by Nef)2. M.A.V. x Hobgoblin feat. Jamil Honesty “Training Day” (prod. by Hobgoblin)3. Kool G Rap feat. Al Skratch “Million Reasons” (prod. by Domingo & Tonyroc)4. The Alchemist feat. Westside Gunn & Conway The Machine “Judas” (prod. by Alchemist)5. Jojo Pellegrino “Legend” (prod. by Jojo Pellegrino)6. Che Noir “Handicap” (prod. by Che Noir)7. Ransom & V Don feat. 38 Spesh “Hit List” (prod. by V Don)8. Passport Gift x Parks feat. David Bars “King James” (prod. by Parks)9. UFO Fev & Finn feat. Red Inf “Check The Balance” (prod. by Finn)10. GREA8GAWD “The 3rd Coming” (prod. by Ink Well Two Words)11. Stallone & Weathers “Gloves In The Summer” (prod. by K-Hill)12. Jojo Pellegrino “Big Time” (prod. by Papo Producer)13. Cory Gunz x David Bars “The Money Room” (prod. by SoSpecial Music Group)14. Apollo Brown & Philmore Greene “Hittin’ Blocks” (prod. by Apollo Brown)15. Rasheed Chappell “Two Masters” (prod. by Little Vic)16. GREA8GAWD “Work All Day” (prod. by Thanos Beatz)17. Casual x DEAD PERRY “White Crown” (prod. by DEAD PERRY, cuts by DJ Eclipse)18. Eto x Futurewave feat. Daniel Son “Make It Out” (prod. by Futurewave)19. The Bad Seed “FA & FO” (prod. by Snowgoons, cuts by Tone Spliff)20. Lunch Room Poetz feat. Edison Av “LRP Cypher 3” (prod. by alja.)21. Agallah Don Bishop “Serve” (prod. by Agallah)22. Tru Trilla “Timeless” (prod by Chat One)23. Chip Fu “Champion Sound (Freestyle)”24. SH4MEL & Tha God Fahim “Recipe” (prod. by SH4MEL)25. Planetary “You Know Who I Am” (prod. by Elemxnt, cuts by DJ Eclipse)26. Skyzoo & The Other Guys “Straight Drop” (prod. by The Other Guys)27. Eddie James feat. Hassaan Mackey, yU & Phase One “The Upright” (prod. by Eddie James, cuts by DJ React)28. Bobby J From Rockaway & Nef feat. Hush “7182313 interlude” (prod. by Nef)29. 2nd Generation Wu x Snowgoons “God Made” (prod. by Snowgoons)30. Planet Asia x 38 Spesh “Checking Traps” (prod. by 38 Spesh)
