Dj Premier is more than a legend to us hip-hop fans, producers, and artists. If there was a movie about the “Golden Age” of Hip-Hop, Primo would definitely be doing the score. His contributions to the game can be seen with every great artist of our time. From Jay-Z’s ‘D’Evils’ and ‘So Ghetto’ to the Illmatic classics, then the Gang Starr stuff, and the list goes on and on.
One thing though, is that some of Premiers best work slipped through the cracks. Whether it was because of an outshining “commercial” single, or a lack of promotion. While the beats may have definitely peaked at a point in the early 2000’s, Premier stays relevant today as evidenced in the list below as well as with the new Ludacris – MVP track.
Even some tracks with great artists just never really got the shine they deserved. Now we change that!
NOTE: To all the hardcore Primo fans (like myself) these tracks won’t be new to you, but there may be a few gems you completely forgot about.
1. Ras Kass – Goldyn Child
2. Jaz-O – The Love is Gone
3. Royce da 5′9″ – BOOM!
4. Brand Nubian – The Return
5. CNN – Invincible
6. Rakim – Waiting for the World to End
7. Fat Joe – That White
8. All City – The Actual
9. Sauce Money – Against The Grain
10. Group Home – The Legacy
11. Craig G – Ready, Set, Begin
12. Big L – Intro (The Big Picture)
Get a copy of Dj Premier – Slept On Classics Vol 1 for your iTunes
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Look out for part 2 coming soon! Any suggestions? Drop them in the comments!
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