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Redman Has Released A Series Of Freestyles Over Hip-Hop Classics

2023-10-19T23:12:28.027Z

Funk Doc launched a series, “J@Q BOI BE@TZ.” In the collection of nine videos (made into a YouTube playlist, embedded below), Redman is freestyles to classic beats on songs made famous by JAY-Z, Doug E. Fresh & Slick Rick, Nas, Drake, Puff Daddy & The Family, and Busta Rhymes, among others.

Method Man, Remy Ma, Busta Rhymes & More Join DJ Cassidy To Perform Hip Hop Classics | Pass The Mic

2022-10-08T18:11:58.326Z

DJ Cassidy's Pass the Mic: BET Hip Hop Awards Edition 2022 - DJ Cassidy passes the mic to some of his musical heroes to spread the love and perform classic hits. Artists include: Method Man & Redman, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, RZA, Havoc, Swizz Beatz, Sheek Louch, Jadakiss & Styles P (The Lox), Lil Fame, Billy Danze (M.O.P.) & Remy Ma, Busta Rhymes, Too Short, Xzibit, Kurupt, Warren G, Ice Cube. #HipHopAwards22 #hiphopawards #hiphop

Robin S., Crystal Waters & CeCe Peniston Perform Their Classics At Black Girls Rock 2019!

2019-09-18T17:34:34.430Z

Robin S., Crystal Waters and CeCe Peniston kick off the show with a medley of their greatest hits, including "Show Me Love," "Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)" and "Finally." DJ Cocoa Chanelle turned up the crowd with her dope turntable tricks! #BlackGirlsRock #BlackGirlsRock2019

DJ Premier Breaks Down His Classics With Nas, JAY-Z, Biggie & Gang Starr | Genius Level

2017-08-29T21:03:13.470Z

On August 8, legendary hip-hop producer DJ Premier sat down with Genius for the latest installment of Genius Level, our live conversation series with icons of the music business, including influential artists, songwriters, producers, and executives. The event was hosted by Genius' Head of Artist Relations Rob Markman and sponsored by Cîroc and Breather. During the wide-ranging interview, Premier reflected on his legacy in hip-hop, from his early days has half of Gang Starr to his work with legends like Nas, JAY-Z, and The Notorious B.I.G.

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Intro (0:00)
What’s The Greatest DJ Premier Beat? (1:24)
The Making of Nas’ “NY State of Mind” (2:40)
Gang Starr’s First Press Photo (5:27)
Premier’s Early Exposure to Music (6:04)
The Origin of Gang Starr (8:52)
The Making of Gang Starr’s “Just To Get A Rep” (13:24)
Why Guru & Premier Made The Perfect Team (15:24)
What’s The Greatest Gang Starr Album? (17:11)
Will There Ever Be a Posthumous Gang Starr Album? (18:22)
How KRS-One Turned Premier Into The Hottest Producer (20:38)
The Making of Biggie’s “Kick In The Door” & Jeru’s “Day One” (22:32)
The Making of JAY-Z’s Reasonable Doubt (26:42)
JAY-Z’s Original Black Album Idea (28:26)
Working with Kendrick Lamar (29:09)
The Making of D’Angelo’s “Devil’s Pie” (31:13)
Working With Christina Aguilera (34:58)
How Premier Makes Beats in 2017 (37:20)
Dabbing & Keeping Up With Modern Rap (38:38)
Sampling Adrian Younge on PRhyme (39:47)
Hearing A Sober Royce Da 5’9” Rap For The First Time (41:25)
How Premier Picks Vocal Samples (44:09)
Guru’s Famous “Lemonade Is A Popular Drink” Line (45:40)
On Break Records & Sample Snitching (46:44)
On Working Under Pressure (50:13)
PRhyme 2 Update (52:46)
Collaborating with A$AP Ferg (54:21)
Goodbyes & Thank Yous (56:30)

Top Shelf Classics Live!

2016-12-17T17:46:46.876Z

Top Shelf Classics Party and Show Band! Performing the 'Classics' in R&B, Motown, Pop, Funk, or Smooth Jazz; we look forward to seeing you soon!