DJ Premier & The Badder Band: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Hey Tiny Desk Fans,
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    • @wojtasjazzx219
      @wojtasjazzx219 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      When: DOG EAT DOG or Rage Against the Maschine, , H-Blockx?

    • @naqdensjam
      @naqdensjam 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      WHAT IS THIS DELLICOUS GOODNESS !!!!

    • @Port_N-B-Ball
      @Port_N-B-Ball 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      When will you invite KRS-ONE to the Tiny Desk?

    • @davidreid1171
      @davidreid1171 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Please bring October London to Tiny Desk Concerts Please.

  • @NaijaBoiTellEm
    @NaijaBoiTellEm 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4581

    And this, ladies and gentlemen, is what we call here a REAL DJ.

    • @Cmqndlr
      @Cmqndlr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +158

      DJ? more like God in the flesh

    • @NaijaBoiTellEm
      @NaijaBoiTellEm 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Haha you crazy.

    • @stasiukralik19
      @stasiukralik19 7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Its 100procent TRUE.

    • @fjrfathurahman
      @fjrfathurahman 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      although the bassist looks more like a rock band member... but he is cool tho'

    • @NaijaBoiTellEm
      @NaijaBoiTellEm 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Really? He fits the bill for me.

  • @YensForgotten
    @YensForgotten 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1647

    The bass player seems to be a fan of DJ Premier, he can hardly hide his excitement.

    • @chrislebele1630
      @chrislebele1630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Obviously dude, imagine learning to play a song you don't even know or identify with .

    • @fizade-fed5447
      @fizade-fed5447 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @@chrislebele1630 once i was on a band just for a live bc they lost their singer and bassist and they told me to sing songs i never heard before, felt weird

    • @mf.villain
      @mf.villain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Best comment

    • @TSVPLIN
      @TSVPLIN 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes

    • @СергейДанилов-п6щ
      @СергейДанилов-п6щ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      they work together for a last time

  • @f0x845
    @f0x845 4 ปีที่แล้ว +558

    Seems like if you follow hip-hop down a rabbit hole of previous influences, DJ Premier is always there. Legend.

    • @cj7478
      @cj7478 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Amen…… hes the greatest

    • @Major98
      @Major98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Premier stay eternal. Bet he had a hand in at least one track on most people's favorite rap albums

    • @owenfitzsimmons5511
      @owenfitzsimmons5511 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's had a direct hand in so much work, not to mention an influence on everything that's been made since he became a big name. Absolutely one of the most important people in hip hop.

    • @balleboss1983
      @balleboss1983 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So true, The way like you said, straight from The rabbithole. Thats how i found this masterpiece.

  • @andymunoz6239
    @andymunoz6239 4 ปีที่แล้ว +561

    I got chills when Moment of Truth came up - RIP GURU. Gone but never forgotten.

    • @thefumexxl
      @thefumexxl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Same. you can tell that track meant a lot to Guru.

    • @billybrooks4956
      @billybrooks4956 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That's the jam right there . R I P GURU. BOSTON represent !!!!!!

    • @5al5a1
      @5al5a1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@billybrooks4956 100 percent bro. He put Bean town on the map

    • @djcreams8401
      @djcreams8401 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Same here bro. Legendary. Rest in paradise Guru

    • @d.c.8828
      @d.c.8828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      One of the best yet

  • @lawrenceworrell2493
    @lawrenceworrell2493 7 ปีที่แล้ว +405

    Tiny Desk is one of the best things to come out of this century

  • @BeesKneezs
    @BeesKneezs 6 ปีที่แล้ว +354

    I love how he puts out the same energy for this tiny room of people as he would for a full sold out show, that right there is loving what you do.

    • @charlieott7469
      @charlieott7469 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      I was thinking the same thing. A lot of these tiny desk concerts the artist are timid and don’t know how to act in front such a small crowd and Preemo just goes all in. He’s very professional.

    • @BeesKneezs
      @BeesKneezs 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      ​@@charlieott7469 He has that big bodied old school hip hop attitude of trying to be the biggest person in the room on the mic, being able to control the crowd (no matter how large or small) and get them snapping their fingers or singing along cause your contagious energy reaches them.

    • @lrrich8023
      @lrrich8023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's the only way. It doesn't matter about 5,0000, or 50 people he is just perfecting the craft.

    • @donjuandan100
      @donjuandan100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Porque el sabe que es el dueño el balón

  • @aaaw33
    @aaaw33 2 ปีที่แล้ว +506

    0:00 - Intro
    0:48 - Classic (DJ Premier)
    0:55 - Attacks (KRS-One)
    2:10 - MC’s Act Like They Don’t Know (KRS-One)
    4:03 - Real Hip-Hop (Das EFX)
    4:45 - Skillz (Gang Starr) (Bassline)
    5:30 - Clockwork (Dilated Peoples) (Bassline)
    5:55 - N.Y. State of Mind (Nas) (Bassline)
    6:40 - Devil’s Pie (D’Angelo) (Bassline)
    6:45 - Nas Is Like (Nas)
    7:43 - Da Bitchez (Jeru The Damaja)
    10:32 - Step In The Arena (Gang Starr)
    12:00 - Gymnast’s Ballet (Jimmy Webb)
    12:32 - 1/2 & 1/2 feat. M.O.P. (Gang Starr)
    14:57 - Forever Is A Long, Long Time (Marc Hannibal)
    15:40 - Boom (Royce Da 5’9)
    19:05 - Let’s Fall In Love All Over Again (Billy Paul)
    20:29 - Moment of Truth (Gang Starr)

    • @latoyayates7880
      @latoyayates7880 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      thank you

    • @myyoutubepage199
      @myyoutubepage199 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      we dont need to know this, we know our hiphop

    • @Youngblood42021
      @Youngblood42021 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@myyoutubepage199 still nice of him to do for those who don’t

    • @buddakhan8340
      @buddakhan8340 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No matter wha we face we must we face we moment of truth baby

    • @chinortega3
      @chinortega3 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@myyoutubepage199 even if you know it,its nice to be able to return to your favorite time stamps

  • @jenniferstsume7978
    @jenniferstsume7978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    This is legitimately one of the coolest musical acts I have ever seen.

  • @tsadare11
    @tsadare11 6 ปีที่แล้ว +844

    If only guru was still alive. Rip true hip hop mc

    • @cmatix1008
      @cmatix1008 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      top 10 for me

    • @greensouldier4474
      @greensouldier4474 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@cmatix1008 One and Only

    • @ThatMF_Doom
      @ThatMF_Doom 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      He's number one in my top 5. His Jazzmatazz albums are musical sex on waz

    • @BCPQ858
      @BCPQ858 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      bruh my god could you imagine Gangstarr doing a tiny desk concert...

    • @kermitthefrayer
      @kermitthefrayer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      #GOAT

  • @Utopia_gMw
    @Utopia_gMw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +558

    If you love both jazz and dj premier you feel like in heaven

    • @Bonesince1997
      @Bonesince1997 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      They've always been a match made in heaven.

    • @sbstaysharp25
      @sbstaysharp25 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hope they have premier on repeat in the lounge area

    • @zeno9728
      @zeno9728 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      exactly

    • @sofrshsocln4
      @sofrshsocln4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Was just about to comment to this effect. The full-circleness of hearing an ill jazz record then reconstructing the sample into a whole diff genre, then decades later having actual jazz musicians play to that sound...

    • @MrRanfla92
      @MrRanfla92 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      who ? i clearly see mclemore

  • @hopac1
    @hopac1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +617

    I cannot believe they got Premo on here this is unbelievable holy SHIT

  • @vernondyke3281
    @vernondyke3281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +237

    This is the next sound, live band with a DJ playing the turntables like an instrument. This has to take off. This has to be the future of hip hop.

    • @Lordofvenlo
      @Lordofvenlo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      It has only been the way but cats out here too lazy to put in work and master their craft

    • @dramatyst5661
      @dramatyst5661 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      It's been like that forever 🤣

    • @alexrivers2767
      @alexrivers2767 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@dramatyst5661 I was about to say bro 😂

    • @1BergerVongSchlauigkeitHer
      @1BergerVongSchlauigkeitHer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Oh my sweet summer child.

    • @steviebwoyy
      @steviebwoyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      haha maaaaaahhhhn, they've been doing it this way forever!

  • @christophdunkel5733
    @christophdunkel5733 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Every time Moment of truth comes up, I get something my eyes, can´t help it. When Preemo plays the beat in live on his drum computer, there is so much dedication in it...
    RIP Gang Starr, you passed away far too soon.

  • @malijevkanal
    @malijevkanal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1575

    Premier : " Put your hands up! "
    Me: * home alone * hands up like on a concert

    • @cyndih8680
      @cyndih8680 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      malijevkanal 😂😂😂 same

    • @halibutman_fishing
      @halibutman_fishing 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I was straight jamming with Corona and dab rig in hand jumpin like house of Payne

    • @STEINYY
      @STEINYY 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Haha 😂 premier is awesome. True legend.

    • @STEINYY
      @STEINYY 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How many beats he created thru his time ? >500 ?

    • @ss4717
      @ss4717 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yup at home I was like there's concert here tickets 120$

  • @Pontiki1977
    @Pontiki1977 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    When i was a teen Premier rocked my nights. Today i am 46 years old and i feel like a 70 year old. And Preemo is still rocking and with the same amounts of energy. Just look at this man enjoying doing his thing..Love you Preemo.

  • @CIB8282
    @CIB8282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    DJ Premier is hip hop in it's purest form. He acknowledges that hip hop borrows a lot from jazz and funk and blends it all together. Great job by the rest of the band as well.

    • @checkanr138
      @checkanr138 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      all the early djs knew about jazz and used multiple jazz, funk, r&b, even rock samples in their tracks. good djs nowadays have a lot of musical knowledge as well. diggin in the crates is basically what every good dj does, now some only do it virtually but a true music fan, will listen to all kinds of genres.

  • @ceez9292
    @ceez9292 6 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    What I like about Primo is his DJ style is so unique. You know it's Premier when you here it. His cuts and scratches are distinct. I love it.❤✌✌✌

    • @brothersambuca358
      @brothersambuca358 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      oou yeass u right!

    • @regvibe835
      @regvibe835 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He is dope!!

    • @kingjahman7905
      @kingjahman7905 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      U got damn right.. Definitely u know his spins!

    • @CaptWuppazz
      @CaptWuppazz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      clarence jones you are spot on bruv. His beats and scratches follow a recognizable pattern

    • @regvibe835
      @regvibe835 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was listening to Gotta Get Over from the Trespass soundtrack and mannnnn he killed it on the scratches...👌❤💪

  • @mack460
    @mack460 6 ปีที่แล้ว +383

    My mans on bass is MEAN! He happy to be there too!

    • @funkunderground2663
      @funkunderground2663 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      facts haha

    • @fumlefinger92
      @fumlefinger92 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      that remix of das efx real real hip hop had some cruel base on. i was forreal breaking my neck on that piece

    • @ThatMF_Doom
      @ThatMF_Doom 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      He's riding that bass like a fuckin sheikh on a camel

    • @WAstateofmind
      @WAstateofmind 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Man he was smirkin all video, he was lovin it as was I!

    • @jack2k20
      @jack2k20 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He wasn’t used to have a camera focusing on him tho

  • @janplexy
    @janplexy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +743

    Damn, TH-cam is such an awesome invention. I can watch this, and I can replay it as many times I want!

    • @44danoc
      @44danoc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You can save this video and keep it forever!

    • @Man_with_no_name
      @Man_with_no_name 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      hahaha, i love USA for inventing youtube, HipHop and basketball.

    • @martincrabtree860
      @martincrabtree860 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      TH-cam is God

    • @afrog2666
      @afrog2666 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      until it`s taken down for some reason.. Do yourself a favor and download it ;)

    • @afrog2666
      @afrog2666 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Free youtube downloader ;) ;)

  • @massid2844
    @massid2844 4 ปีที่แล้ว +399

    Seeing the bass guy having the time of his life when "Nas is like" drops at 6:45 makes your day

    • @chrisdaley7184
      @chrisdaley7184 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      The Bass God! Brady Watt check him out 🙏

    • @WigglyWings
      @WigglyWings 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      His video "Regulate" with Warren G is a must.

    • @donwolf9490
      @donwolf9490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      When he played Royce da 5'9 you could see he was feeling the song so much!

    • @gracie99999
      @gracie99999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chrisdaley7184 yes! Thanks for reminder

    • @djminos2759
      @djminos2759 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Trumpet player is insane

  • @dziedzicart
    @dziedzicart 6 ปีที่แล้ว +392

    This is the first youtube video I ever clapped to at the end. Sober.

  • @mikeg8777
    @mikeg8777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +425

    I swear Tiny Desk has the best sound engineers. Sounds LEGIT as always.

    • @LaHood69
      @LaHood69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Word. Always a blast.

    • @naughtyplanet
      @naughtyplanet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I want to learn from them, would love to know how they do it, consistently supreme sound quality

    • @unbreakablerogue
      @unbreakablerogue 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Legit baby :) the sounds. Are just unreal :)

    • @victordali2404
      @victordali2404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No lie

    • @ear2thestreet
      @ear2thestreet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For real!

  • @DanielsCollection
    @DanielsCollection 6 ปีที่แล้ว +325

    Seriously DJ Premier is unbeatable. One of the GREATEST DJS of ALL TIME!

  • @sallysson
    @sallysson 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I have seen a many many Tiny Desk concerts and performances. This has to qualify as a Tiny Desk musical experience.
    For the younger generations, this is the literal definition of a DJ being on the ones and twos.

  • @juanlabradojr5050
    @juanlabradojr5050 6 ปีที่แล้ว +401

    Today was a fucking bad day. This just made me fall in love with life all over today. Thank God for real hiphop.

    • @marcellaobdrzalek8435
      @marcellaobdrzalek8435 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      hope you are having better days and enjoying all the awesome hip-hop out there!

    • @thomastakeshita4979
      @thomastakeshita4979 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's cool to hear but I don't think there's such a thing as real hip hop

    • @somedude6267
      @somedude6267 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Stay up man...everything is always worse at the moment....great music miss the era of samplesjazz soul like primo Pete rock

    • @solgryn4591
      @solgryn4591 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stay strong my motherfukin man!

    • @kevinscott59
      @kevinscott59 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thomas Takeshita
      Said every corporate exec ever.

  • @trueknightnarmor
    @trueknightnarmor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    This is one of those rare and unique moments when you must think the preparation and perfect hip hop songs that brings the live music to gel and flow with pure synergy. It takes a genius mind to put all that together and be your own Mc... DJ, and Hype man! Truly Ear candy for Hip hop and Music lovers of any genre... Massive love and Big Ups To Premier!!!

    • @ryanpeterson8668
      @ryanpeterson8668 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well said...Tight set.... feeling it and digging on the fusion

    • @Portodan3482
      @Portodan3482 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well said sir, on point! Really enjoyed this from Primo and live crew, some props!

    • @TheRealDjCreams
      @TheRealDjCreams 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So true man...I come back to this video on the regular

  • @hammurabi908
    @hammurabi908 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1825

    The Bass player loves his job XD

  • @donwolf9490
    @donwolf9490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Every time I come back to this tiny desk I go crazy. Hip hop is such a blessing. Takes me back to all the years where music had a meaning, you could gain knowledge and most importantly the music had a feeling!

    • @childofgod724
      @childofgod724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is why I cherish all of my vinyl records my dad passed on to me. Everyone from LL Cool J, Nas, to Sugarhill Gang, Newcleus and more!

  • @DragonNomak
    @DragonNomak 5 ปีที่แล้ว +365

    when Premo started playing Moment of Truth 19:27 i got chills R.I.P Guru we miss you

    • @dantheman9079
      @dantheman9079 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      i want it played at my funeral

    • @golfraven5669
      @golfraven5669 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      moving fast forward to min 19 😃👍

    • @jafsone
      @jafsone 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Definitely hit me in the feels

    • @mazeoneenterprises
      @mazeoneenterprises 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      DragonNomak same here!

    • @Pesos_Beatery
      @Pesos_Beatery 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      🔥🔥🔥

  • @ziggyforever8369
    @ziggyforever8369 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Wow, when he played “Moment of Truth” I got chills. Was raised on this here. One of the first albums I ever bought. And my favorite song off that album. It was a glorious time in Hip Hop, golden age. Back then we were “knee deep in the beats” like Biggie said. RIP GURU.

  • @findmragments1030
    @findmragments1030 7 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    This could've easily been a Premier discography set, I really wouldn't have minded. Felt like 5 minutes. Amazing. R.I.P Guru.

    • @uriah9559
      @uriah9559 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      i wanted a biggie beat sooo bad lol

    • @MATZ302
      @MATZ302 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      this is inspiring as hell right??

  • @nagsterthegangster3548
    @nagsterthegangster3548 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This was like the ultimate set! After 20:14 Premier is wiping away the odd tear for the rest of the set I noticed. Dude is so connected with his music; Moment Of Truth has gotta be one of my favourite tracks ever made. Goes without sayin' but: R.I.P Guru - That song always reminds me of ya

  • @isaacshouldice8606
    @isaacshouldice8606 7 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    It doesn't get any better than DJ Premier... RIP Guru and let Gang Starr forever educate the youth.
    " Cause If we're not schooling the youth WITH wisdom
    Then the sins of the father will visit the children
    And that's not keepin it real...
    That's keeping it - *WRONG* "

    • @xanderrivera3117
      @xanderrivera3117 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Isaac Shouldice 💥the verse si killer dude... and so true

  • @djtaitai
    @djtaitai 7 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    I've been watching lots of musician interviews lately and so many of my biggest idols say *their* biggest idol is DJ Premier.
    I clearly can tell why. Long live Premier! Thank you for making this happen, NPR.

    • @BeJosephThis
      @BeJosephThis 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Did you watch the dj premier interview on genius

    • @grizz22604
      @grizz22604 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Joseph M i haven't. Good look

    • @BeJosephThis
      @BeJosephThis 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      it's a great interview

  • @oLivaz22
    @oLivaz22 7 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    It's 2am and I gotta be up for work in 5 hours but you know I'm gonna watch this to the end.

    • @seoule88
      @seoule88 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      oLi.P u rock :)

  • @cireasa85
    @cireasa85 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The Badder Band lads just had one of the best day of their life right there. Exceptional moment. Primo showing them what is all about and sampling them live 🥳

  • @MRLow-xv3hm
    @MRLow-xv3hm 7 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    this is such an ode to hip hop man fuckin one of the greatest performances I've seen

  • @shortylarson8997
    @shortylarson8997 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I'm old. I bought, Step into the Arena, Daily Operation and Hard to Earn the day they were released - on cassette! And i still have them. Oh well, best days for hip hop was back then.

    • @williammason475
      @williammason475 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bruh!!! I remember the first time I heard "Manifest", was like who the hell spitting on the mike like that?!?

    • @funkunderground2663
      @funkunderground2663 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      theres still great hiphop!!

  • @leonlightfoot3508
    @leonlightfoot3508 7 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Seeing him play with a band shows that Premo is also a musician. His instruments are turntables, a mixer, a MPC, and a great ear for music. Go Preem!!!

  • @BigSwo2909
    @BigSwo2909 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Primo and the bass player living their best life during this. Absolutely legendary.

  • @CamboyGDubbz
    @CamboyGDubbz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    BIG PREEM
    A LEGEND IN THE FLESH
    BIG UPS NPR Y'ALL REAL AF FOR THIS ONE

    • @MATZ302
      @MATZ302 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      NPR is bringin it on... puttin on some real music

    • @thomaswebb9296
      @thomaswebb9296 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its pronounced FLEESH

    • @omridolev1899
      @omridolev1899 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok murdoc

  • @traceless1
    @traceless1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Primo is HIP HOP! Best Producer IMO during an era when hip hop was getting habitualized and formulaic. He pushed the envelope all while keeping his style. We should all tip our caps for his realness.

  • @ThomasL.116
    @ThomasL.116 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    DJ Premier is a true artist. How he finds and interprets samples ... is just one of a time!

  • @nilaydagk
    @nilaydagk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    DJ premiere is one of the clearest channels of light on earth folks. Be glad to be present in the eyes of a legend! Micfan2020

  • @wmsproductions
    @wmsproductions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    Still watching in 2020 DJ PREMIER Legendary!

  • @kidv2
    @kidv2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    damn Guru had such a smooth flow, truly one of the greatest

    • @DonnieDarko1
      @DonnieDarko1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      RIP

    • @Ilgah
      @Ilgah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He was a lyrical mastermind with a flow like no other man.

  • @14mattomatto
    @14mattomatto 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    he created so many legendary beats

  • @brianmills5019
    @brianmills5019 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I haven’t stopped watching this since it came out, Moment of Truth is the best performance of anything. Ever!

  • @johnentenberg
    @johnentenberg 6 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    It must hard listening to Guru, while he's DJ'ing...R.I.P Guru!!!! We miss you!!!!

    • @Joshyp007
      @Joshyp007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You could see his energy change when he played a Gangstarr track. RIP.

  • @nomade1998
    @nomade1998 5 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    when krs one says ''I never won a grammy'' look how premier shows his 3 fingers at 2:45

    • @waxmaster-c
      @waxmaster-c 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      He won 3 grammys for his production work for Christina Aguilera, Jay-Z and D'Angelo

  • @alexbaum2204
    @alexbaum2204 7 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    If there's a heaven, I feel like GURU must look down on Premier with the biggest smile. He still reps so hard for true hip hop. It's a beautiful thing. And man.... so fucking dope when he dropped Half & Half! On NPR! M.O.P. on fucking NPR! Loved every second of this.

  • @musicman76
    @musicman76 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    An absolute legend!!! This is what is missing in today’s hip hop. Today’s hip hop(the majority of them) do not have the artistic abilities that the golden era has.

  • @moozaa
    @moozaa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Yo! Biggest respect to Mr. DJ Premier, who made my childhood in the suburbs of Prague city in the Czech Republic. Man, we were copying your tracks literally tape to tape, being fascinating about anything happened "out there". Seeing this in 35 years makes me feel happy that good old school is still among us!

  • @danieliroh
    @danieliroh 7 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I usually don't comment on TH-cam videos, but I feel like I should say this was 24:27 minutes of pure artistry by all. Good job Tiny Desk.

    • @snoopnaf
      @snoopnaf 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Daniel O I feel you man, this was outstanding

    • @BigShaud101
      @BigShaud101 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm not to that part in the video yet but I'm just going to agree, and Ill see you when I get there.

  • @denistonetiger5084
    @denistonetiger5084 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Primo giving such love to the great MCs he has worked with! Makes my heart warm!
    A true Hip Hop legend!~

  • @nujxad
    @nujxad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    That royce da 5'9" boom was sick!

  • @TheRealDjCreams
    @TheRealDjCreams 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    So dope. I’m speechless. Dj Premier is amazing. Rest in paradise GURU

  • @alocal1334
    @alocal1334 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Wow... The man is a living legend and he just reminded us why!!! Thank you NPR for the Tiny Desk!!!

  • @notfounderror_404
    @notfounderror_404 7 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    RIP GURU a legend of hip hop! Respect from Chile.

  • @paulrouhan7288
    @paulrouhan7288 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This is a great set from a genius...
    (Did anyone else spot the 7.42 beat drop during the transistion)

  • @weiss1377
    @weiss1377 6 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    How many of y'all producers remember all y'alls rappers lines like that?

    • @funkunderground2663
      @funkunderground2663 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      lmao!

    • @Woodrow512
      @Woodrow512 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      He sure knows how to move a crowd, he still has so much energy even in his fifty's

    • @ThatMF_Doom
      @ThatMF_Doom 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      True fans of music and true masters of their crafts

    • @ylisn6483
      @ylisn6483 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He has to have an encyclopedic knowledge of lyrics because a lot of his songs have scratched hooks for the chorus... Dope!

    • @Jordanchicity23
      @Jordanchicity23 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ylisn6483 and often its the featured rappers previous work

  • @cptdekker
    @cptdekker 6 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    If somebody asks you about the difference between "RAP" and "Hip Hop"...play him this video. RIP Guru

    • @funkunderground2663
      @funkunderground2663 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      agreed!

    • @benbobomb
      @benbobomb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      „Rap is something you do, HipHop is something you live“
      -KRS-One

    • @todddavis927
      @todddavis927 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      hip hop was a movement it was more then someone rapping.you had b-boys mc's art workers.clothing ECT I was there so I know, I get upset when I hear them call that shit of today hip hop.non cipher for those who know what I'm talking bout.

    • @jevoisfroid
      @jevoisfroid 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@todddavis927 hip hop IS a movement, it's not dead at all

    • @robertlund5694
      @robertlund5694 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@todddavis927 he's just a toy , he doesn't understand?

  • @blushingfrieza
    @blushingfrieza 7 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Long live Premier
    r.i.p. GURU ❤

  • @TrueKing
    @TrueKing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Moment of truth Always gives me goosebumps!!!! Rip Guru 🙏🏾🤍 Gang Starr Forever!!!!!

  • @mrbdx
    @mrbdx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Gifted. Unlimited. Rhymes. Universal. GANGSTARR Foundation 4EVER!

  • @Inverted314
    @Inverted314 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Best Moment Of Truth rendition EVER! Guru would be proud, much respect to PREMO keeping it hip hop all this time.

  • @Twizzledoc187
    @Twizzledoc187 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    DJ premier is my all time favorite producer/DJ! His style is like a Picasso of music melodies. How he can interject multiple samples with his intros as well as hooks. Makes me want to break out my pen and pad and write the best rhymes I can come up with.

  • @shvsagar
    @shvsagar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    the bassist stole my heart when he raised his hand that quick !

  • @ceez9292
    @ceez9292 6 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    Yo! I'm crackin' up at the comments on this thread! I can relate to about EVERY response! ❤❤❤❤❤❤ It's really some true Hip-Hop heads on this thread!

    • @vintagerealityvr
      @vintagerealityvr 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha!!!

    • @giulioboobzilla
      @giulioboobzilla 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      4 sho

    • @jacobgardner9427
      @jacobgardner9427 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha had to stop waving my hands in the air... oh ya I'm downtown people are looking. FUCK IT!!

    • @Dolomic
      @Dolomic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol. FACTS!!!!

  • @thekoolonecb4l682
    @thekoolonecb4l682 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    WHOA!!!! This sounds so beautiful!! Dont you agree??
    Straight Fire!!! R.I.P Gifted Unlimited

  • @halibutman_fishing
    @halibutman_fishing 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Had me crying beginning of the moment of Truth,can tell premier was feeling it the most

  • @djcreams8401
    @djcreams8401 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I can’t tell you how many times I’ve come back to this. It’s Greatness

  • @sdz1761
    @sdz1761 7 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    24:27 minutes of goosebumps. Premier is a straight legend!

  • @DJ_PROMO_PR
    @DJ_PROMO_PR 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    This set was so dope...but @ 19:26...that was MAGIC right there. Respect to the band, DJ Premier and RIP GURU.

  • @jasonmartinson1913
    @jasonmartinson1913 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Pure emotional on this one. The legend and my all time favorite Primo. Doing his best beats with the classics! And the band took it to a new level.

  • @LLcoolLy
    @LLcoolLy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    When I hit the Lotto, I’m creating a DJ Premier Festival w/all living featured Artists to perform! Love DJ Premier!

  • @Adam-kx2tp
    @Adam-kx2tp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +421

    Not even sure if hip hop itself deserves Primo at this point tbh

  • @Cmqndlr
    @Cmqndlr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    this is by far the best NPR feature

    • @ArneBergsch
      @ArneBergsch 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Did you watch the Anderson Paak one? That was dope as well.

    • @getschwifty9234
      @getschwifty9234 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Daniel Louis Camaquin T-Pain will always hold that crown

    • @hectorcarr3050
      @hectorcarr3050 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Daniel Louis Camaquin My top three Tiny desks so far
      1. DJ Premier
      2. Anderson Paak
      3. Chicano Batman

    • @Cmqndlr
      @Cmqndlr 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      ArneBergsch yes and that was hella dope still on my top 5

    • @Cmqndlr
      @Cmqndlr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hector Carrillo mine is preemo, noname and ala.ni

  • @beigkhat1052
    @beigkhat1052 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I've never seen a dj being a dj and performer at the same time this is amazing

    • @Marvello44
      @Marvello44 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Beig Khat thats bcause dj's of today arent really dj's in the old school hiphop sense of the word. Believe it or not back inna day the dj was the main feature & the emcee was 2nd! Lol example: Eric B & Rakim...the dj's name is first. Peace.

    • @maccagrabme
      @maccagrabme 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Its been happening for decades, the earliest hiphop was all about the DJ keeping the beats for the rapper and then producers like Mantronix took it to another level similar to what Premier is doing here, utilising technology with turntablism back in the mid 80s, you then had Jazzy Jeff and Cash Money creating a whole performance behind the decks and Jeff even had his own band behind him in the early 2ks very similar to this but not quite on this level as the band werent as well integrated.

    • @WOEGEE
      @WOEGEE 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      This happened back in the day

  • @ikagenglehulere5427
    @ikagenglehulere5427 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Dope, dope performance...👌🏿🙌🏿 Preemo is King👑✊🏿 A big shutout to the band as well...🔥

  • @reisedogg
    @reisedogg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Glad he included "Real Hip Hop" by Das Efx...such an underrated Premier track

    • @jarjones8720
      @jarjones8720 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maurice Helmerich my favorite track ever !!!!

    • @THAT-ONE
      @THAT-ONE 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @suite508 NO DOUBT

  • @sametzweiler2630
    @sametzweiler2630 7 ปีที่แล้ว +481

    Damn this is tight

    • @Inakuzaa
      @Inakuzaa 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      YREADHHHC ROCK !

    • @letmethink90
      @letmethink90 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      What?! You expect anything less from primo?!

    • @gmoney6147
      @gmoney6147 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ....and oh, so dope!

    • @binksy69
      @binksy69 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats what someone said

  • @matiasek21
    @matiasek21 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    When you think HIP HOP, you mean DJ PREMIER.
    When you think DJ PREMIER you mean HIP HOP!
    LEGEND!!!!

  • @OgDj2024
    @OgDj2024 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    DJ set with a live band! Das Whas Up!!” 👍🏾 And it’s amazing how far DJ mixers and equipment has come over the years. The possibilities are limitless!

  • @roncar1761
    @roncar1761 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I am OLD 👴, but this is the first time I have seen a DJ with a live band! This is showing thinking outside of the box works.

    • @finusmelvin
      @finusmelvin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes siiiir!!! The future

  • @kirklandward
    @kirklandward 6 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    THAT LAST PIECE WITH GURU....."MOMENT OF TRUTH" WAS A LITTLE EMOTIONAL.....R.I.P.

  • @Nocofella
    @Nocofella 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Hearing those horns at 7:05 brought a tear to my eye

  • @luismeneses4187
    @luismeneses4187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That trumpet and trombone solos!! They killed it 🤘🏽

  • @kennetholiver2607
    @kennetholiver2607 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    DJ Premier is killing this performance. Love this

  • @realdeal139
    @realdeal139 6 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Dude on the trumpet murdered it

    • @satishrobertson8771
      @satishrobertson8771 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      realdeal139 Jonathan Powell is his name, one of the baddest in the game.

    • @funkunderground2663
      @funkunderground2663 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      bruh they all did truly

    • @boazmoore7062
      @boazmoore7062 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Turned completely red though lol

    • @ItzBigidy
      @ItzBigidy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They all murdered it, true masters of their craft.

  • @estebangavajda9371
    @estebangavajda9371 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love old school hip hop like this one, these guys are awesome, much respect for Premiere..
    peace and love from Argentina.

  • @DjTwin305
    @DjTwin305 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hands Down ....One of the Greatest Dj /Producer of our time !!!!! 🙏 Moment of Truth..... Reminds me of how great Guru wisdom is..... Rest in the Kingdom of Heaven my brother .....we miss you 😎

  • @Globez123
    @Globez123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Damn I've never seen Premo this energetic!

  • @adamjohnson5307
    @adamjohnson5307 6 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Bruh...when Nas is like came on and the horns started playing....

  • @War_Maker
    @War_Maker 7 ปีที่แล้ว +471

    I think this just surpassed anderson .paak's set for me, Premo is a legend and this brought back childhood memories. RIP Guru.

    • @MATZ302
      @MATZ302 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      HAHAHA when Premo started doin this anderson paak wasn't even a semen :P

    • @BibleStorm
      @BibleStorm 7 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      That free nationals set is the best performance I've ever seen still. Changed my life

    • @a.j.8718
      @a.j.8718 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Premo started making noise in '89. .Paak was born in '86. Soooo... He was really young, i'll give you that.

    • @HONKEYdelic
      @HONKEYdelic 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      that paak set was SO GOOD

    • @BaileySchellDE48FF
      @BaileySchellDE48FF 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm a dweeb xd I was thinking Anderson Paak would've been the perfect feature!

  • @wadaphuq
    @wadaphuq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Whenever I make beats I always try to make them sound "right", and the more I listen to DJ Premier, the more I realize he's exactly what my ears consider "right" as far as hip-hop goes. Thank you Preem. Much love from Cali brother

  • @ivangariboldi4675
    @ivangariboldi4675 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Primo's passion represents the essence of hip hop

  • @ArchyBeatz
    @ArchyBeatz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Greatest Hip-Hop producer of all time. Couldn't imagine the genre without him.

  • @GospelMusicians
    @GospelMusicians 4 ปีที่แล้ว +393

    Man they destroyed this set for real.