Happy Easter everyone! ?
First of all, massive apologies about this weeks visuals - it appears as though Jesus has blessed me and given me a Godly glow. More likely, the blurriness is caused by either a fingerprint or possibly condensation.
DJ Premier was my biggest influence from the age of about 12 through until 16. Not only is his signature style the trademark for a lot of New York-based 90’s Hip Hop, but it’s also a staple in my earliest work as a music producer (yes, I produce(d) music).
It made sense this week to focus on Premier’s non-Gang Starr work as he will be hosting the Gods of Rap tour, where De La Soul, Public Enemy and Wu Tang Clan will all be performing in one single night! I’m going and I am super excited!
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