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Young M.A Takes The Genius Test On '90s Hip-Hop With Redman | Presented by USA Network

2020-01-02T23:06:14.666Z

Young M.A gained a massive online following after dropping her witty and spacey single “OOOUUU” in 2016. The song became a hit here on Genius with over three million page views, along with its official video that reached over 250 million streams on YouTube.

The Brooklyn rapper has been noted by fans for her sound that’s reminiscent of ‘90s rap, so Genius decided to test her knowledge on the decade with a round of trivia with hip-hop icon Redman.

Remembering The Genius of J Dilla | Red Bull Music Academy

2019-02-27T22:43:45.705Z

Friends, collaborators and fans of the late James "J Dilla" Yancey - including Erykah Badu, A Tribe Called Quest, and Waajeed - remember his genius and his impact on hip-hop. #hiphop #jdilla #beats

LSD ft. Lil Wayne, Sia, Diplo, Labrinth - Genius (Lil Wayne Remix)

2019-01-26T00:00:00.885Z

Labrinth, Sia & Diplo present LSD - Genius (Lil Wayne Remix) Stream LSD’s Genius (Lil Wayne Remix): http://smarturl.it/GeniusRemix Spotify: http://smarturl.i...

LSD - Genius (Lil Wayne Remix) ft. Lil Wayne, Sia, Diplo, Labrinth

2019-01-18T21:46:40.858Z

Labrinth, Sia & Diplo present LSD - Genius (Lil Wayne Remix)

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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)