2000’s Body of the Life Force album was dope, and now, a mere 16 years later, Afu-Ra has decided to release a video for the track Self Mastery, produced by DJ Premier.
2000’s Body of the Life Force album was dope, and now, a mere 16 years later, Afu-Ra has decided to release a video for the track Self Mastery, produced by DJ Premier.
Logic and Royce Da 5’9″ rap their asses off on this cut from the Deluxe version of the PRhyme album. It’s now been treated to an animated video, which just about manages to keep up with the the lyrics.
These Jeru The Damaja demo tapes from 1992-92 are dope, giving us an insight into the birth of one of the most gifted emcees to ever bless the mic. Listen below, and cop them here.
DJ Premier laces his man Bumpy Knuckles with a dope beat for this latest single, which also features Sy Ari.
There’s now a video for the Edo G and Big Shug featuring Boston anthem Patriots, from Mayhem and Soulslicers. Watch below.
The PRhyme Deluxe Edition is here at last, including the dope new tracks with MF Doom and Phonte, Joey Bada$$, and Black Thought. Stream below.
The Deluxe Edition of the PRhyme album from DJ Premier, Royce Da 5’9″ and Adrian Younge is almost here, and will include this new joint with Joey Bada$$. Listen here, and also read about Primo’s favourite jazz tracks.
The work of the maestro DJ Premier gets a tribute in this new one from The Cornel West Theory. It’s from new album The T.A.B.L.E., expected to drop late December. Watch the video below.
Mass Appeal by Gang Starr is right up there in our top 3 favorite hip-hop songs of all time, possibly at number 1. It sent a tingle down our spine then to hear that the latest episode of the often-incredible Magnum Opus series from Complex is dedicated to the track. We get to hear from DJ Premier hinself, plus a host of others from his inner circle, each helping to paint a picture of how the classic joint got made, and its impact since. Shame we’ll never get to hear stories from the much-missed Guru. Watch below right now.