DJ Premier takes us back to 1997 to explain the story behind the creation of Big Shug’s single “Crush.” Did you know that Big Shug was originally a singer? Preemo takes us through his transition to rapper and how this song came about.
Remember that time that Jeru the Damaja and Notorious B.I.G. had beef? How did that happen
DJ Premier tells an in-depth story of how some Old English, the Machine Gun Funk remix, New Birth and a Players Anthem ended up creating Jeru’s “Ya Playin Yaself.”
Was it a Junior M.A.F.I.A. diss? Let Preemo explain.
DJ Premier explains the process of creating the remix to “Classic” that featured Nas, Kanye West, Rakim and KRS One. An off-tempo Rakim verse that needed adjusting was fixed by Preemo as he explains it all and how the video came to be.
One of the most requested songs for the series, DJ Premier tells the story about the classic “Supa Star” from Group Home. How did Lil Dap and Malachi the Nutcracker end up with arguably one of Preemo’s best beats? It’s a long story.
DJ Premier’s classic remix to Showbiz & AG’s “Next Level” has been one of the most requested episodes of “So Wassup” and Preemo explains everything behind the production for this song. If you are a production equipment nerd, this episode is for you.
DJ Premier tells the story of how Gang Starr’s “The ? Remainz” came together in 24 hours. Here’s how a Nissan pickup truck, a water damaged record and that static sound made a classic record.
There was magic made when Snoop Dogg employed the services of DJ Premier for “The One and Only.” But how did this coast to coast connection happen? Well, Snoop ended up at D&D Studios when Preemo was away for Thanksgiving and they decided to connect later for Snoop’s album. What did Bishop Don “Magic” Juan and Tyrone Davis have to do with this song? It also led to DJ Premier getting a certified Player Card.
For the latest installment of “So Wassup?” DJ Premier talks about producing the “7 Days” remix by British sensation Craig David that featured Mos Def. How did Craig David end up on Preemo’s radar? What did Nate Dogg have to do with the remix? Oh, and what’s this about a 50 Cent song DJ Premier produced that never saw the light of day?
DJ Premier takes us on a trip down south when he collaborated with Ludacris for “MVP.” How did Nice & Smooth’s Smooth B, Mark Wahlberg and Max Payne play a role in Preemo and Luda connecting for the song originally called “Word?”
DJ Premier gives you a little history lesson on the origins of D.I.T.C. before explaining how O.C.’s career took off ahead of his debut with the Word…Life album. Fast forward to 1996-97 and DJ Premier gets involved with the Jewelz album. Here’s what went into the creation of “My World.”