ROYCE DA 5’9″ AND DJ PREMIER EXPLAIN WHAT MAKES THE OTHER SPECIAL
Royce Da 5’9″ and DJ Premier explain to WatchLoud what makes their relationship special.
PRHYME LIVE AT THE BOILER ROOM
This project captures one of those rare moments when the stars align and everything falls perfectly into place. Royce 5’9″, one of the most technically-advanced MCs in the game paired with DJ Premier who needs no introduction at this point, doing what they do best on a backbone of samples entirely produced by Adrian Younge- the closest thing to a living spring of loops and breaks hip hop may ever get. The result being three masters of their craft combining ingredients for an extraordinary recipe.
Collaborating with each one of them individually was a long time coming, but all three together is simply a blessing. So it was only right for us to shoot at Chung King, one of hip hop’s holy grails, and put together our own dream team of moderators and video/sound team to make this session extra special. The result is one of the most intimate and high caliber rap sessions we’ve had to date, and a marvelous DJ set by Adrian of classic samples, breaks, and loops.
PRHYME (DJ PREMIER & ROYCE DA 5’9″) TALK BATTLE RAP, JOE BUDDEN, JAY ELECTRONICA & More
Hard Knock TV sits down with Nickle and Preem to discuss a plethora of subjects. Royce explains how his perspective on life changed as well as being sober for the past two years. DJ Premier gives insight on how to remain relevant after so many years in the game and so much more.
DJ PREMIER & ROYCE DA 5’9″ TALK SAMPLING ADRIAN YOUNGE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PRHYME ALBUM
In the last of DJ Booth‘s sit down with DJ Premier and Royce da 5’9″, the duo talk about making their entire PRhyme album with only samples of Adrian Younge’s production.
PRHYME (DJ PREMIER & ROYCE DA 5’9″) TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED
Now that the album is out, DJ Premier and Royce Da 5’9″ have announced a nationwide tour that kicks off in Baltimore on February 18th and concludes in Austin, TX at SXSW. Take a look at the dates and then run and cop your tickets.
The full itinerary for PRyhme: The Tour
Feb. 18 – Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage
Feb. 19 – Washington, DC @ Howard Theatre
Feb. 20 – Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts
Feb. 21 – Boston, MA @ Middle East
Feb. 22 – New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom
Feb. 24 – Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
Feb. 25 – Toronto, Canada @ Tattoo Queen West
Feb. 26 – Ann Arbor, MI @ Blind Pig
Feb. 27 – Chicago, IL @ Reggies
Feb. 28 – Madison, WI @ High Saloon
Mar. 01 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fineline
Mar. 03 – Denver, CO @ Blue Bird
Mar. 04 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
Mar. 06 – Seattle, WA @ Croc
Mar. 07 – Vancouver, Canada @ Fortune Sound Club
Mar. 08 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
Mar. 10 – Sacramento, CA @ Harlows
Mar. 11 – Oakland, CA @ New Parish
Mar. 12 – Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room
Mar. 13 – Los Angeles, CA @ Dragon Fly
Mar. 14 – Tucson, AZ @ The Rock
Mar. 17 – Dallas, TX @ Trees
Mar. 18 – Houston, TX @ WLS
Mar. 19 – Austin, TX @ SXSW
Mar. 20 – Austin, TX @ SXSW
DJ PREMIER & ROYCE DA 5’9″ TALK JAIL TIME AND THE STORY OF SHAKE THIS
In the next part of DJ Booth‘s sit down with Premo and Royce, the duo talk about how their work on “Shake This” was interrupted by Royce’s unexpected jail bid.
PRHYME (ROYCE DA 5’9″ AND DJ PREMIER) TALK THE MAKING OF BOOM
Ever wonder what went into the making of Royce Da 5’9″ and DJ Premier’s amazing song “Boom?” Well, the two discuss how the song was created, who it was originally for and who he was surprised to find out was a fan of the song.
PRHYME: RAIDERS OF THE LOST ART (PART THREE)
In the third installment of Complex‘s documentary on Royce Da 5’9″ and DJ Premier’s collaborative album, we get more insight how this went from a vinyl only release to a full length album.
FUNNY OR DIE: DJ PREMIER PREMIERES GAME-CHANGING BEATS
Funny Or Die grabs DJ Premier and Jerrod Carmichael for a hilarious sketch where Preemo premieres some of his finest works behind the board to Royce Da 5’9″, The Lady Of Rage and Miguel. Heads weren’t ready for what DJ Premier had in store.
DJ PREMIER & ROYCE DA 5’9″ – PRHYME (ALBUM STREAM)
Before Nickle and Preemo’s PRhyme drops on December 9 (which we know you have pre-ordered), the good folks at NPR have offered the entire album for your listening pleasure.
TRACKLIST
01 PRhyme (Intro)
02 Dat Sound Good f. Ab-Soul & Mac Miller
03 U Looz
04 You Should Know f. Dwele
05 Courtesy
06 Wishin’ f. Common
07 To Me, To You f. Jay Electronica
08 Underground Kings f. Schoolboy Q & Killer Mike
09 Microphone Preem f. Slaughterhouse