DJ Premier’s Sonic Inspiration In 3 Samples [Video]

The legendary DJ Premier is the special guest on the latest episode of NPR’s ‘The Formula’ series.

DJ Premier is a purist at heart. He picks samples based on feeling and the beats he creates from them are all about honoring that vibe. That lineage has played out from his parents record collection growing up in Houston to his own expansive discography over the last 30 years.

Music Credits:

  • “It’s All Because She’s Gone,” Steve Davis, Music (1970)
  • “The Planet,” Gang Starr, Hard To Earn (1994)
  • “I Put A Spell On You,” Screamin Jay Hawkins (1956)
  • “Kick In The Door,” Notorious B.I.G., Life After Death (1997)
  • “Kung Fu,” Curtis Mayfield, Sweet Exorcist (1974)
  • “Nice Girl, Wrong Place,” Gang Starr, The Ownerz (2003)
  • “Rose Water”, DJ Face [series theme track]

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