Taken from Logic’s forthcoming album of the same name.
DJ Premier & Miguel – 2 Lovin U (Video)
DJ Premier and Miguel’s recently-unearthed collaboration gets a dope new visual.
DJ Premier & Miguel – 2 Lovin U
When Miguel started promotions for his third studio album (Wildheart 2016), he did so with an Instagram post of him and DJ Premier in the studio together working on a track together. That track, recorded during the making of Wildheart, mysteriously appeared in a different form, under the title “Damned,” when the album (which would be later nominated for two Grammy Awards) was officially released.
Today, we not only get answers and closure, but the fans receive a pleasant surprise with the official release of a great new single featuring Hip-Hop icon DJ Premier and R&B superstar Miguel.
“The snippet you heard on Miguel’s Instagram, mine is the original” DJ Premier declared. Miguel and I were vibing at a session and just really seeing what we could come up with. What we came up with was a dope, but rough version of what you hear today. Miguel and I had deadlines and we never got around to finishing it. We both really believed in this version of the track and we both felt very strongly that it needed to come out and be released as a single” Miguel and I approached the label about releasing it and everyone was on-board” Premier clarified.
Miguel and Premier always wanted to find a special way to release this track for the fans, now entitled “2 LOVIN U,” and true to their words, they have. On Valentine’s Day, ESPN began playing 20-second snippets of “2 LOVIN U” on SportsCenter and First Take leading up to its retail release today. “The track having a different title gives it a new light” DJ Premier states. “Wait until you see the video”!
“2 LOVIN U” is the first release from Premier’s new imprint TTT (To The Top) and is now available worldwide.
Also, in addition to scoring the entire series, DJ Premier is also an executive producer for VH1’s “The Breaks” series which premiered last night and will be airing every Monday at 9pm (EST).
DJ Premier Announces New Album & Reveals Features
In a recent interview with Hip-Hop 4 Life, DJ Premier revealed that he has a new album coming titled Last Session at 320 (titled after his former haven D&D Studios on 320 West 37th Street). In addition, he revealed that Nas, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Ed Sheeran, Christina Aguilera, Black Moon, Smif-n-Wessun and Heltah Skeltah are already stamped for the project (and maybe Eminem, hopefully).
Check out the interview above.
Royce Da 5’9 & DJ Premier – PRhyme Time (Video)
Royce Da 5’9″ & DJ Premier premiere what is essentially a new track, separate from that of their new, must-check out project PRhyme, in the above video.
DOCUMENTARY: Royce Da 5’9 & DJ Premier – Raiders Of The Lost Art Episode 2
The PRhyme documentary continues on in the second episode, focuses on major collaborator of Royce and Preme, Adrian Younge (who is very slept-on).
Royce Da 5’9 & DJ Premier – Courtesy (Video)
PRhyme stikes again with another visual from their upcoming collaborative effort which drops December 9th.
Royce Da 5’9 & DJ Premier – PRhyme (Video)
Royce and Preme drops a new visual for the track ‘PRhyme’, taken from the upcoming project of the same name that drops December 9th. Bars.
DOCUMENTARY: Royce Da 5’9 & DJ Premier – Raiders Of The Lost Art Episode 1
Royce Da 5’9 and DJ Premier drop the first episode of their new docu-series that will work alongside their upcoming PRhyme project (out December 9th). Hosted by Bun B.
Royce Da 5’9″ & DJ Premier – U Looz (Video)
Royce & Preme drop their first visual from their upcoming PRhyme collaboration, which drops December 9th.
ARTWORK/TRACKLISTING: Royce Da 5’9″ & DJ Premier – PRhyme; ‘Courtesy’
Royce Da 5’9″ & DJ Premier’s collaborative project PRhyme drops December 9th; you can check out the artwork (above) and tracklisting for the project (below). In addition, you can also check out the latest leak, ‘Courtesy’, below as well. This is sick.
UPDATE: We’ve also added an interview that shows Premier breaking down the PRhyme concept below.
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
Royce Da 5’9 & DJ Premier Are Dropping An Album As ‘PRhyme’
Remember this gem? Now think about hearing that greatness across an entire project. Spotted on XXL:
Preemo and Nickel Nine have shared exclusively with XXL that they’re putting out their first official full-length collaboration LP, set to drop sometime this year. Featuring the likes of Killer Mike, Jay Electronica, Common, Ab-Soul, ScHoolboy Q, Slaughterhouse, Mac Miller and Dwele for the LP, the duo are planning to go big or go home with the project.
“I want people to appreciate the fact that we didn’t compromise in lieu of the environment. In order to try to change the way that people digest music, we had to take a leap of faith,” says Royce. DJ Premier adds, “The bar has to be high. For this album to be another body of work and another chapter for both of our lives.”
You can read more over at XXL. Artwork below (not sure if it’s the official or not).
IN THE STUDIO: Miguel & DJ Premier
What an unexpected combo…who knows what these guys are cooking up. The combination can only create a fresh sound that we’ve been waiting for (perhaps for an upcoming Miguel album?).
Papoose – Current Events (Prod. DJ Premier)
A new release from Pap over the legendary DJ Premier’s production.
DJ Premier & Stage: Soul Music – March 9th (The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute)
March 9th, 2014 marks the 17th anniversary of Biggie’s death….as a tribute to the fallen legend, DJ Premier has linked with Stage Soul-Music to create a new track as a commemoration. Check it out below.
DJ Premier & Pete Rock – This Is 50 Interview
DJ Premier addresses people not giving their all on the BET Cyphers. Also, Pete Rock speaks on what he has going on right now, check out what they have to say!
DJ Premier’s Top 20 Songs Of 2013
DJ Premier gives us his top 20 songs from 2013, which includes tracks from Jay Z, Drake, Pusha T, Kendrick Lamar, Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross and more. Check out the full list below.
01. Jakk Frost – Beard Gang Initiation (Feat. Malik B & Nima AB)
02. Pusha T- Nosetalgia (Feat. Kendrick Lamar)
03. De La Soul – Get Away
04. Big Sean – Control (Feat. Kendrick Lamar & Jay Electronica)
05. H. Stax – Field Nigga
06. Durag Dynasty – 360 Waves
07. Bumpy Knuckles – Word (Feat. Sy Ari da Kid)
08. DITC Ent. – Come and Get Me
09. Rick Ross – Oil Money Gang (Feat. Jadakiss)
10. P-Money – The Hardest (Feat. M.O.P.)
11. Joell Ortiz – Roll Deep
12. K-Rino – Antagonistic Radio
13. Demigodz – Just Can’t Quit (Feat. Motive, Blacastan, Ryu & Scoop Deville)
14. Drake – Pound Cake (Feat. Jay-Z)
15. Papoose – Faith
16. Statik Selektah – Bird’s Eye View (Feat. Raekwon, Joey Bada$$, & Black Thought)
17. Rapsody – Kingship
18. Jay-Z – Open Letter
19. Dawhud – Battle Anybody (Feat. ACE one)
20. Busta Rhymes – Thank You (Feat. Q-Tip, Kanye West & Lil Wayne)
DJPB.
DJ Premier – EME Takeover Interview
EME caught up with DJ Premier at the Global Spin Awards. While there, he leaked information about an upcoming project with Nas, how Illmatic and his involvement came about, working with Joey Bada$$ and Macklemore and more.
The Combat Jack Show – B.I.G. Stories (Feat. Busta Rhymes, Large Professor & DJ Premier)
We’ve heard the JAY Z tales, now we get to hear the legends give their favourite stories of Biggie Smalls.
DJ Premier – A3C Interview (Video)
WM40A got the chance to kick it with Premo and ask him some questions about producing a full Nas LP and how he goes about making his beats and his favorite era to sample.
DJ Premier – DJ Whoo Kid Interview
DJ Premier gives Whoo Kid secrets on the legendary JAY Z, 2Pac, Big L, Dr. Dre, Kanye West, Guru, Eminem, Eazy E and KRS 1 dissing techniques which influenced 50 Cent’s rap style.
The Combat Jack Show – JAY Z Stories (Feat. Busta Rhymes, Large Professor & DJ Premier)
“I showed you your first tec on tour with Large Professor”
Check out this compilation from Combat Jack featuring a few legends giving their best stories on the one they call Hov.
DJ Premier Vs. Pete Rock In Massachusetts
Leedz Edutainment Presents…DJ Premier Vs. Pete Rock, a legendary DJ Battle live at The Middle East in Cambridge, MA.
Fat Joe Feat. Action Bronson – Your Honor (Prod. DJ Premier)
Something to remember Fat Joe by while we await his return from his prison stint. Produced by DJ Premier and taken from the upcoming Darkside 3 project. Radio rip.