DJ P.R.’s Top 10 (15.09.12 – 30.09.12)

01. G.O.O.D. Music – Cruel Summer [LP] | iTunes 02. Pusha T, Raekwon & Joell Ortiz – Tick Tock | Stream 03. Big Sean – Detroit [Mixtape] | Free Download 04. DJ Khaled feat. Nas, Scarface & DJ Premier – Hip Hop | Stream / iTunes 05. Max Herre – Hallo Welt! [LP] | iTunes 06. Method Man feat. Freddie Gibbs & Street Life – Built For This | Stream + Download 07. Nas – Life Is Good [LP] | iTunes 08. Xzibit feat. E-40 – Up Out The Way | Stream 09. ASAP Mob – Lords Never Worry [Mixtape] | Free Download 10. Talib Kweli – Attack The Block [Mixtape] | Free Download

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Busta Rhymes On Biggie: “God Bless The Dead, That Is My Brother” [Video]

Busta recounts the story of people lining up in front of Biggie’s building to get a free copy of ‘Ready to Die’. “That was like the most illest sh*t because it was his way of marketing himself”, Busta says. He also explains why he would always go last on collaborative records. Previously: Busta Rhymes Says He Would Still Battle Rap; Talks “Year Of The Dragon” [Video]

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Mac Miller Announces Features On “Pink Slime” & More [Video]

The third episode features Mac Miller where he speaks for the first time on exclusive information on his upcoming project Pink Slime. @CARISSAROSSI finds out who some of the exclusive features are on the project! He also speaks on the progress of another project with DJ Jazzy Jeff, hanging out with Tyler The Creator at his new LA mansion, and other info you wouldn’t know about him. Closing the video is a glimpse of episode four featuring Schoolboy Q and Absoul. Previously: Mac Miller Talks “Pink Slime” EP [Video]

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Cormega Interview w/ Montreality [Video]

Cormega speaks about: – The type of student he was at school (0:12) – Jobs he’s had as a teenager growing up (0:26) – What he spent his 1st big paycheck on (0:35) – The key to success (0:57) – Whether or not he likes reading books (1:19) – His upcoming book “Words To Live By” (1:33) – His favorite cartoon character (1:53) – Wanting to work with Scarface, Slick Rick & Lauryn Hill (2:15) – His upcoming solo album & his joint album with Large Professor (2:29) – His memories of Chris Lighty & the last time they spoke (2:59) – New hip-hop artists that he co-signs (4:10) – How him & NAS first met (4:45) – His other talents (4:56) – The reason why he doesn’t have any tattoos (5:35) – His legacy, what he hopes to leave behind (6:00)

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What Inspires DJ Premier? [Video]

DJ Premier is arguably one of the most influential figures in hip hop history. Originally from Houston, TX, Premo is best known as a monster producer and one half of the rap duo Gang Starr. He has produced nearly all of Gang Starr’s tracks as well as tracks for countless groups and solo artists since the 1990s. Spending time between Brooklyn and Houston while growing up, Premier had learned to play a variety of instruments and also managed a record store. In 1988, he came into contact with Guru, a Boston native who founded Gang Starr a few years earlier and established a working relationship with Wild Pitch Records. The partnership of Guru and Premier as Gang Starr led to a formative debut albumin 1989 called No More Mr. Nice Guy, with the featured single “Words I Manifest”. In 1991, the group released their sophomore album called Step In The Arena, followed by a third album in 1992 called Daily Operation. DJ Premier’s status as one of the best producers around was solidified after his production on Lord Finesse’ 1990 album Funky Technician. In 1994, Guru and Premier recorded their fourth album, Hard To Earn, spawning the duo’s biggest hit, “Mass Appeal”. In 1995, Premier produced the majority of Livin’ Proof by Group Home. Premier also produced three tracks on KRS-One’s sophomore solo album and two tracks on Hold It Down by Das EFX. In 1996, Premier produced the entirety of Jeru The Damaja’s sophomore album Wrath Of The Math,

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