When DJ Premier and Guru began crafting Moment of Truth, they made a wish list of emcees. Guru originally wanted Ghostface and Raekwon but that vision changed and here’s how Inspectah Deck ended up on the album. DJ Premier also explains the creative process behind “Above the Clouds” as all three were in the studio simultaneously cooking up a classic.
It’s been a while since we heard from Joey Bada$$. He’s been busy appearing on Grown-ish and various other ventures. It’s been nearly five years since his last album and the 27-year-old returns on the scene with “The Rev3nge” and a video that finds him making his triumphant return in style.
1. NYGz–Ready? (prod. & cuts by DJ Premier)
Kanye West and The Game connect for the first time in years on “My Life Was Never Eazy.” Produced by Hit-Boy, DJ Premier, Mike Dean, Big Duke and Cash Jones, the two lament on their respective lives. Kanye talks about his present situation with Kim Kardashian and his children, which is certainly where the buzz is at for this song.
DJ Premier gives some insight on how The Notorious B.I.G. first introduced him Jadakiss, Styles P and Sheek Louch and their first collaboration together for The Lox’s sophomore album. Here’s how “Recognize” came together. Also included is DJ Scratch carving up the intro in a way we haven’t seen before.
DJ Eclipse
Rap Is Outta Control
1/16/22 Playlist
Sirius XM
Hip Hop Nation (Ch. 44)
Sunday Nights @ 10pm-12am (EST)
“Rap Is Outta Control” 1/16/22 Playlist1. HUBBS “’56 Formal” (prod. by Sean Kelly)2. Passport Gift and Parks feat. Rasheed Chappell “Make A Wish” (prod. by Passport Gift & Parks)3. Illa Ghee “FUPA” (prod. by Marcin Ruszel)4. Nas “The Truth” (prod. by Hit-Boy)5. Milez Grimez feat. Psycho Les “Maniac” (prod. by Psycho Les)6. Prop Dylan & Klim “Holding On” (prod. by Klim, cuts by DJ C.S.P)7. U.G. & Nick Wiz feat. Phantasm “Back to Work” (prod. by U.G.)8. Lewis Parker feat. Ric Branson “How Ya Living” (prod. by Lewis Parker)9. Papoose “Taking You Outta My Top 5” (prod. by Gem Crates)10. Denku & Urban feat. Fred The Godson “Respect Gordo” (prod. by BoFaat)11. Shawneci Icecold & Young Zee “Fuck You” (prod. by Shawneci)12. Nowaah The Flood x D-Styles “Creme De La Creme” (prod. & cuts by D-Styles)13. Canibus “Curmudgeon” (prod. by BodyBagBen)14. Soope and Fred the Godson “We Winning” (prod. by Myke Diesel)15. Styles P & Havoc “21 Gun Salute” (prod. by Havoc)16. Pengame Classic feat. City The Great “Exhilarating” (prod. by Casso Beats)17. Lunatic feat. Estee Nack “Slave Cotton” (prod. by Jamar Johnson)18. Jamal Gasol “Caught Up” (prod. by Don The Jeweler)19. Ke Turner “Lay U Down” (prod. by Jayswiftz)20. AZ feat. 2 Chainz “Motorola Era” (prod. & cuts by Statik Selektah)21. Daniel Son & Futurewave feat. Rome Streetz “Field Trips” (prod. by Futurewave)22. Pappy Natson & Jamar Johnson “Don’t Be Fooled” (prod. by Jamar Johnson)23. C-Lance feat. Junk “Something Different” (prod. by C-Lance, cuts by DJ Eclipse)24. Shabaam Sahdeeq & Nick Wiz “Antidote” (prod. by Nick Wiz, cuts by DJ JS-1)25. DJ Kay Slay feat. Busta Rhymes, Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine & PRAYAH “Respect the Architect” (prod. by Khrysis)26. Team Demo feat. Kurious & Tha Liks “Bounce” (prod. by Team Demo, cuts by DJ Dialtone)27. DJ Muggs x Rigz “What We Got” (prod. by DJ Muggs)28. The Musalini & 9th Wonder feat. 38 Spesh “Don Music” (prod. by 9th Wonder)29. D.V. Alias Khryst feat. Trife “N.A.L (No Apology Letters)” (prod. by Chris Dorado)30. Rob Roy feat. Halfcut & ICSOUL “Truss Me” (prod. by Marco Polo, cuts by Shy The BeatYoda)31. Melly-Mel x Tone Spliff “Now Ya Know” (prod & cuts by Tone Spliff)32. TRIBECA-GRAND feat. Planet Asia & Sonny James “The Finest”
DJ Premier tells the story of Fat Joe’s hip hop origins and how he ended up connecting with Joey Crack for the remix for “Sh*t Is Real.” Preemo explains how he bucked Joe’s idea of having production reflective of “gangster shit” moved to the traditional Preemo vibe that won over the D.I.T.C. rapper.
Papoose would like to send a reminder to everyone that he’s about this rapping and joins forces with Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Busta Rhymes and Remy Ma for the remix of “Thought I Was Gonna Stop” produced by none other than Timbaland. From Pap’s “December” EP.
2 Chainz continues to prove that he can hang with any rapper from any era as he rides shotgun with AZ on the Statik Selektah produced “Motorola Era.”
DJ Eclipse
Rap Is Outta Control
1/9/22 Playlist
Sirius XM
Hip Hop Nation (Ch. 44)
Sunday Nights @ 10pm-12am (EST)
“Rap Is Outta Control” 1/9/22 Playlist1. The Force M.C.’s/M.D.’s Medley2. Saga feat. Cise Greeny “Adorned” (prod. by Saga)3. Clypto feat. Supreme Cerebral, Substance810 & Alphabetic “3 Wise Men” (prod. by Clypto)4. Eddie Kaine & Big Ghost Ltd “I Got ‘Em” (prod. by Big Ghost Ltd)5. Ty Farris “Slow Down” (prod. by Bozack Morris)6. Daniel Son & Futurewave feat. Pro Dillinger “Death & Taxes” (prod. by Futurewave)7. Machacha feat. SmooVth, Supreme Cerebral & Jamil Honesty “Levels” (prod. by Machacha)8. Vincent, The Owl “AA Was Lit But We Don’t Quit” (prod. by J Brav)9. Blizzard feat. Jypsy & Ketch P “Praying Mantis” (prod. by Blizzard)10. HUBBS feat. Skyzoo “A.H.M.I.R.” (prod. by M Germ)11. Shawneci Icecold & Young Zee feat. Edo. G & Agallah “Treacherous Three” (prod. by Shawneci)12. Daniel Son & Futurewave feat. Rome Streetz “Field Trips” (prod. by Futurewave)13. BigBob & Raf Almighty (BIG ALMIGHTY) feat. Eddie Kaine & Jamil Honesty “Actuality” (prod. by BigBob, cuts by Dcypha)14. KRS-One “The Beginning” (prod. by Sun One)15. Papoose “Brooklyn Way” (prod. by Jay Swift)16. Snowgoons feat. Ty Farris & Rasheed Chappell “G.O.D.” (prod. by Snowgoons)17. Juice Lord x Ace P feat. Vae “Used 2” (prod. by Ace P)18. Verb Tec & Vanderslice “Time is of the Essence” (prod. by Vanderslice)19. Gingerthor feat. Bub Styles & ILL BILL “Half A Ton On Wax” (prod. by Vingthor The Hurler)20. Termanology & Ea$y Money “Mobb Raised” (prod. by Nozs)21. DJ Deadeye feat. UFO-Fev, Flee Lord, Rasheed Chappell & Whispers “Written Kilos” (prod. by Tone Beatz & Jam)22. Soope and Fred the Godson “We Winning” (prod. by Myke Diesel)23. BigBob & Raf Almighty (BIG ALMIGHTY) feat. Guy Grams “Verified Emcee” (prod. by BigBob, cuts by DJ Eclipse)24. Light The Emcee & The Custodian of Records feat. Nite Boogie “Save The Hood” (prod. by The Custodian of Records)25. Jamal Gasol “Hope” (prod. by Sandy Solo)26. Papoose feat. Vado “Side By Side” (prod. by Gem Crates)27. Russ “Free” (prod. & cuts by DJ Premier)28. Wildelux & Macapella feat. Jolene “Anything You Want” (prod. by Macapella)29. Jake Palumbo feat. Craig G “Big Top Clown Circus” (prod. by Jake Palumbo, cuts by DJ Dainja)30. Kurious & Ro Data “What I Do Wrong” (prod. by Ro Data)31. Nas “Meet Joe Black” (prod. by Hit-Boy)32. The Good People “Makin Moves” (prod. by Saint)
