DJ Premier takes us back to how he concocted KRS-One’s “MCs Act Like They Don’t Know” as the lead single from his album 1995 self titled album. Preemo tells the story of how the beat was made and The Blastmaster’s initial reaction before making it the first single off his album.
Statik Selektah and Termanology are still moving with their collaborative The Summer EP and drop the perfect video for “Summer in New York” that features Skyzoo and Jared Evan. It’s a trip down memory lane as the video takes us through the nostalgia of New York from the past decade.
On December 21, Saigon will return to the game with K.L.O.U.T. To get the campaign started, Sai connects with Benny the Butcher over Buckwild production to deliver the single “No Witness.”
The highly anticipated return of Kendrick Lamar is here. One of the most prolific emcees in the game makes his way back after an extended hiatus. It’s only right that he appears on his cousin Baby Keem’s single “Family Ties” as each get their moment in the sun. But it’s Kendrick Lamar’s impressive manipulation of rhyme schemes that highlight the song. If this is the opening salvo for his next album, everyone better take notice.
Gang Starr’s “Mass Appeal” is an absolute classic. You may have read a few interviews but now hear it from DJ Premier as he explains exactly how this song came together. You don’t want to miss this one.
It’s great to hear a new song but it’s even better when you can see an OG like AZ in a video. With Doe Or Die 2 on the way, AZ and Jahiem team up for the visuals to the video “The Wheel.”
DJ Premier keeps rolling out this phenomenal series that gives us insight into how some of the biggest Hip Hop classics were made. This time, we dig into “The Enemy” from D.I.T.C.
For episode 2 of DJ Premier’s “So Wassup?” the legendary producer digs back into the story behind creating “Unbelievable” for The Notorious B.I.G.’s Ready To Die album. Did you know that Preemo originally turned down Biggie due to time constraints? Fortunately, that didn’t happen and DJ Premier ended up cooking up a memorable classic.
Bo Jackson is on the way as Boldy James and The Alchemist will drop their next piece of art on August 13. With the release right around the corner, the duo give us a double feature with a video for “Turpentine” and “Steel Wool.”
In case you haven’t heard, Nas and Hit-Boy followed up their Grammy award-winning album King’s Disease with the sequel. The recently released album has been garnering high praise on the first day that it’s been heard by the masses. With the drop, Nas unleashes the visuals to “Rare” from the album where the focus is chess.