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There are only a handful of producers who could arguably lay claim to being the top producer (which Rolling Stone magazine bestowed upon him), or for defining the blueprint which came to be recognized as the "East Coast Sound," or have influenced and flourished for over 20+ years in an always evolving music industry -- but DJ Premier is certainly one of those producers.
In 1989, Guru and DJ Premier formed Gangstarr and the duo would go on to become one of hip-hop's most cherished and influential groups, as their nearly unparalleled history spawned seven LPs, millions of records sold, and a catalog of seminal recordings that will forever leave an indelible mark on music for generations to come.
In fact, many consider his work with Guru in Gangstarr and the debuts from then-fellow Gangstarr foundation members, Group Home (Livin' Proof) and Jeru The Damaga (The Sun Rises In The East), as being production masterpieces.
Aside from his work with Gangstarr, DJ Premier's influence and work loomed just as large, as his uniquely distinctive and diverse production style appears on some of hip-hop's most critically acclaimed efforts -- including Nas' Illmatic, Notorious B.I.G.'s Ready To Die and Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt. Yet, where many others have become pigeonholed and stymied by a "trademark" sound, DJ Premier has flourished for over two-decades now, as he has meshed his aggressive and raw loops with the music industries biggest and most talented names: Kanye West, Black Eyed Peas, Big L, Cee-Lo, Common, Janet Jackson, and Snoop Dogg, just to name a few.
This December, Premier will unveil the debut compilation LP for his Year Round Records imprint, titled Get Used To Us.
It boasts collaborations with Styles P, Royce 5'9, Joell Ortiz, Saigon, Papoose, KRS-One, Grand Puba, and MC Eiht, among others. The producer will also feature two of his latest Year Round artists, Nick Javas and Khaleel, alongside label-mates NYG'z.
Additionally, Premier is also prepping forthcoming releases with Pete Rock (Pete Rock vs DJ Premier), KRS-One (Return Of The Boom Bip), Freddie Foxxx (The Kolexion), Tef (Contraband), Nick Javas (Destination Unknown) and NYG'z (Hustlaz Union: Local NYG), which will be the first all-DJ Premier produced album since Gangstarr's The Ownerz.
"I chose to release this LP while I put the finishing touches on all of the projects that were due for 2010," explains Premier. "I figured, why not pull a song from each project as well as the remixes that were only available on 12" inch vinyl last year. Since I am independent and I do not have to worry about following the map that our industry goes by, my goal is to release more than six albums in 2011.
"I am a street DJ! Street DJ's set the trends of what is good way before everyone knows what is happening," he continued. "Street DJ's are like weathermen, we know when it is sunny, rainy, snowy, hurricanes; you name it before it actually hits. To prove my independence, I am dropping 4 singles and videos all at once."
The Get Used To It compilation will hit retailers and digital outlets on December 7th.
In 1989, Guru and DJ Premier formed Gangstarr and the duo would go on to become one of hip-hop's most cherished and influential groups, as their nearly unparalleled history spawned seven LPs, millions of records sold, and a catalog of seminal recordings that will forever leave an indelible mark on music for generations to come.
In fact, many consider his work with Guru in Gangstarr and the debuts from then-fellow Gangstarr foundation members, Group Home (Livin' Proof) and Jeru The Damaga (The Sun Rises In The East), as being production masterpieces.
Aside from his work with Gangstarr, DJ Premier's influence and work loomed just as large, as his uniquely distinctive and diverse production style appears on some of hip-hop's most critically acclaimed efforts -- including Nas' Illmatic, Notorious B.I.G.'s Ready To Die and Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt. Yet, where many others have become pigeonholed and stymied by a "trademark" sound, DJ Premier has flourished for over two-decades now, as he has meshed his aggressive and raw loops with the music industries biggest and most talented names: Kanye West, Black Eyed Peas, Big L, Cee-Lo, Common, Janet Jackson, and Snoop Dogg, just to name a few.
This December, Premier will unveil the debut compilation LP for his Year Round Records imprint, titled Get Used To Us.
It boasts collaborations with Styles P, Royce 5'9, Joell Ortiz, Saigon, Papoose, KRS-One, Grand Puba, and MC Eiht, among others. The producer will also feature two of his latest Year Round artists, Nick Javas and Khaleel, alongside label-mates NYG'z.
Additionally, Premier is also prepping forthcoming releases with Pete Rock (Pete Rock vs DJ Premier), KRS-One (Return Of The Boom Bip), Freddie Foxxx (The Kolexion), Tef (Contraband), Nick Javas (Destination Unknown) and NYG'z (Hustlaz Union: Local NYG), which will be the first all-DJ Premier produced album since Gangstarr's The Ownerz.
"I chose to release this LP while I put the finishing touches on all of the projects that were due for 2010," explains Premier. "I figured, why not pull a song from each project as well as the remixes that were only available on 12" inch vinyl last year. Since I am independent and I do not have to worry about following the map that our industry goes by, my goal is to release more than six albums in 2011.
"I am a street DJ! Street DJ's set the trends of what is good way before everyone knows what is happening," he continued. "Street DJ's are like weathermen, we know when it is sunny, rainy, snowy, hurricanes; you name it before it actually hits. To prove my independence, I am dropping 4 singles and videos all at once."
The Get Used To It compilation will hit retailers and digital outlets on December 7th.