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- Aug 21, 2017 | Abby O'Neill | Three-time Grammy winner DJ Premier, one of the definitive architects of New York hip-hop, brought a new type of life to NPR's Tiny Desk: our first concert helmed by a DJ.
A packed house of head-nodding journalists grooved through their lunch hour to a nine-song medley of iconic Premier productions while decompressing from the unrelenting grind of the news cycle. The set list rested on the undeniable footprint of Preemo's classics, but this was more than just another DJ mix. His touring outfit, The Badder Band, overlaid Premier's blends with an undulating electric bass courtesy of Brady Watt, a steady accent on the one from drummer Lenny "The Ox" Reece and boisterous horns from Mark Williams and Jonathan Powell.
But it was Premier who remained front-and-center, commanding the crowd like a true party rocker. With throwbacks ranging from Gangstarr's "Step into the Arena" to an amped rendition of Jeru The Damaja's "Da Bitches," embellished by The Badder's jazzy horns, Preemo concluded the set with a "Moment of Truth," featuring the exalted rhymes of his posthumous Gangstarr partner, Guru.
Tiny Desk concerts are short by design, so naturally the format could barely scratch the surface of Premier's vault of street anthems, done for the likes of the Notorious B.I.G., JAY-Z, Nas, Kanye West, Big L, M.O.P., Mos Def, Group Home, Jeru the Damaja, AZ, Snoop Dogg, and many more. Even after a career spanning almost three decades, the man born Christopher Martin has managed to stay authentic to his analog grit and sample-chopping integrity, as if he were still an underdog.
SET LIST
"Premier Production Medley"
- KRS-One - "KRS-One Attacks"
- KRS-One - "MC's Act Like They Don't Know"
- Das Efx - "Real Hip-Hop"
- Nas - "Nas Is Like"
- Jeru The Damaja - "Da Bichez"
- Gang Starr - "Step In The Arena"
- Gang Starr feat. M.O.P. - "1/2 & 1/2"
- Royce Da 5'9 - "Boom"
- Gang Starr - "Moment Of Truth"
Musicians
DJ Premier (producer); Brady Watt (bass); Mark Williams (trombone); Lenny "The Ox" Reece (drums); Jonathan Powell (trumpet).
Credits
Producers: Abby O'Neill, Bob Boilen, Niki Walker, Morgan Noelle Smith; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, Kara Frame, Colin Marshall; Photo: Liam James Doyle/NPR.
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The bass player seems to be a fan of DJ Premier, he can hardly hide his excitement.
Obviously dude, imagine learning to play a song you don't even know or identify with .
@@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
Best comment
Yes
they work together for a last time
And this, ladies and gentlemen, is what we call here a REAL DJ.
DJ? more like God in the flesh
Haha you crazy.
Its 100procent TRUE.
although the bassist looks more like a rock band member... but he is cool tho'
Really? He fits the bill for me.
I got chills when Moment of Truth came up - RIP GURU. Gone but never forgotten.
Same. you can tell that track meant a lot to Guru.
That's the jam right there . R I P GURU. BOSTON represent !!!!!!
@@billybrooks4956 100 percent bro. He put Bean town on the map
Same here bro. Legendary. Rest in paradise Guru
One of the best yet
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)
thank you
we dont need to know this, we know our hiphop
@@myyoutubepage199 still nice of him to do for those who don’t
No matter wha we face we must we face we moment of truth baby
@myyoutubepage199 even if you know it,its nice to be able to return to your favorite time stamps
Premier : " Put your hands up! "
Me: * home alone * hands up like on a concert
malijevkanal 😂😂😂 same
I was straight jamming with Corona and dab rig in hand jumpin like house of Payne
Haha 😂 premier is awesome. True legend.
How many beats he created thru his time ? >500 ?
Yup at home I was like there's concert here tickets 120$
I cannot believe they got Premo on here this is unbelievable holy SHIT
Prhyme should be on this series
Hopac yes my friend"Holy Shot Indeed!"
Hopac died and went to hip hop heaven
Hopac I knowwwwww never clicked so fast gadammmmmm
DJ Khalid
No Bueno
Seeing the bass guy having the time of his life when "Nas is like" drops at 6:45 makes your day
The Bass God! Brady Watt check him out 🙏
His video "Regulate" with Warren G is a must.
When he played Royce da 5'9 you could see he was feeling the song so much!
@@chrisdaley7184 yes! Thanks for reminder
Trumpet player is insane
This is legitimately one of the coolest musical acts I have ever seen.
The Bass player loves his job XD
I honestly don't know why this isn't the top comment! ^^
7:15
as he should!!
Who is the bassist?
Bentley Mtafu brady watt i think
If only guru was still alive. Rip true hip hop mc
top 10 for me
@@cmatix1008 One and Only
He's number one in my top 5. His Jazzmatazz albums are musical sex on waz
bruh my god could you imagine Gangstarr doing a tiny desk concert...
#GOAT
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.
R.I.P Guru
Preemo still repping Gangstarr
it is such a good song
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.
Seems like if you follow hip-hop down a rabbit hole of previous influences, DJ Premier is always there. Legend.
Amen…… hes the greatest
Premier stay eternal. Bet he had a hand in at least one track on most people's favorite rap albums
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.
So true, The way like you said, straight from The rabbithole. Thats how i found this masterpiece.
Tiny Desk is one of the best things to come out of this century
Lawrence Worrell realest shit
big facts
I looked that up, and it's an actual fact.
Undisputed truth spittin
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.
It has only been the way but cats out here too lazy to put in work and master their craft
It's been like that forever 🤣
@@dramatyst5661 I was about to say bro 😂
Oh my sweet summer child.
haha maaaaaahhhhn, they've been doing it this way forever!
That royce da 5'9" boom was sick!
If you love both jazz and dj premier you feel like in heaven
They've always been a match made in heaven.
Hope they have premier on repeat in the lounge area
exactly
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...
who ? i clearly see mclemore
It's 2am and I gotta be up for work in 5 hours but you know I'm gonna watch this to the end.
oLi.P u rock :)
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
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
That's the only way. It doesn't matter about 5,0000, or 50 people he is just perfecting the craft.
Porque el sabe que es el dueño el balón
I swear Tiny Desk has the best sound engineers. Sounds LEGIT as always.
Word. Always a blast.
I want to learn from them, would love to know how they do it, consistently supreme sound quality
Legit baby :) the sounds. Are just unreal :)
No lie
For real!
Primo and the bass player living their best life during this. Absolutely legendary.
the bassist stole my heart when he raised his hand that quick !
when Premo started playing Moment of Truth 19:27 i got chills R.I.P Guru we miss you
i want it played at my funeral
moving fast forward to min 19 😃👍
Definitely hit me in the feels
DragonNomak same here!
🔥🔥🔥
Today was a fucking bad day. This just made me fall in love with life all over today. Thank God for real hiphop.
hope you are having better days and enjoying all the awesome hip-hop out there!
That's cool to hear but I don't think there's such a thing as real hip hop
Stay up man...everything is always worse at the moment....great music miss the era of samplesjazz soul like primo Pete rock
Stay strong my motherfukin man!
Thomas Takeshita
Said every corporate exec ever.
I haven’t stopped watching this since it came out, Moment of Truth is the best performance of anything. Ever!
.......deeply missing Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal.
😔
ToomeMeToo
My mans on bass is MEAN! He happy to be there too!
facts haha
that remix of das efx real real hip hop had some cruel base on. i was forreal breaking my neck on that piece
He's riding that bass like a fuckin sheikh on a camel
Man he was smirkin all video, he was lovin it as was I!
He wasn’t used to have a camera focusing on him tho
this is such an ode to hip hop man fuckin one of the greatest performances I've seen
Primo is probably the greatest to ever do it. RIP GURU
Moment of truth Always gives me goosebumps!!!! Rip Guru 🙏🏾🤍 Gang Starr Forever!!!!!
24:27 minutes of goosebumps. Premier is a straight legend!
Sander de Zwart Right!!!!
word!!!!
Seriously DJ Premier is unbeatable. One of the GREATEST DJS of ALL TIME!
Jazzy Jeff bro
Him and Dilla
*THE* greatest DJ of all time
@@Publius_Americanus Yep, I agree!
THIS WAS SO AMAZING
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!
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!
That trumpet and trombone solos!! They killed it 🤘🏽
This is the first youtube video I ever clapped to at the end. Sober.
Lmao
Holy shit...lmfao
Ahahah
Szanuje
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
Bruh!!! I remember the first time I heard "Manifest", was like who the hell spitting on the mike like that?!?
theres still great hiphop!!
This is how you get high without chemicals
Goosebumps everytime
Somebody just go ahead and make a bronze statue of Premo. For anyone who understands anything about Hip Hop history, we place DJ Premier amongst the legends who created a sound that defined the Golden Era. Dopest DJ/Producer of all time in my humble opinion. Salute! The band was nice!
Damn, TH-cam is such an awesome invention. I can watch this, and I can replay it as many times I want!
You can save this video and keep it forever!
hahaha, i love USA for inventing youtube, HipHop and basketball.
TH-cam is God
until it`s taken down for some reason.. Do yourself a favor and download it ;)
Free youtube downloader ;) ;)
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.❤✌✌✌
oou yeass u right!
He is dope!!
U got damn right.. Definitely u know his spins!
clarence jones you are spot on bruv. His beats and scratches follow a recognizable pattern
Was listening to Gotta Get Over from the Trespass soundtrack and mannnnn he killed it on the scratches...👌❤💪
This is a great set from a genius...
(Did anyone else spot the 7.42 beat drop during the transistion)
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
This could've easily been a Premier discography set, I really wouldn't have minded. Felt like 5 minutes. Amazing. R.I.P Guru.
i wanted a biggie beat sooo bad lol
this is inspiring as hell right??
When you think HIP HOP, you mean DJ PREMIER.
When you think DJ PREMIER you mean HIP HOP!
LEGEND!!!!
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
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!
That one happy bass player
Yep, he had to be...this was dope as f**k.
He was getting it
Long live Premier
r.i.p. GURU ❤
grooveをこんなに感じさせてくれるライブは他にない。凄すぎる。
When I hit the Lotto, I’m creating a DJ Premier Festival w/all living featured Artists to perform! Love DJ Premier!
It must hard listening to Guru, while he's DJ'ing...R.I.P Guru!!!! We miss you!!!!
You could see his energy change when he played a Gangstarr track. RIP.
conan obriens son was killin it on the bass
SOOO true!! 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
Only went to the comments for this comment lol
LMAO TRUE
Wait is that his son cuz I swear he look just like em 😂
Absolutely!
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve listened to this. Gang Starr is among the early acts I found that hooked me on hip hop. RIP Guru. Long live Premier.
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 😎
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.
feel what your'e saying 100%!!!!
You couldn't had said it no better Alex
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* "
Isaac Shouldice 💥the verse si killer dude... and so true
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.
Props to all the instrumentalists but I couldn't help but notice the flawlessness of the bassist!! One of my favorite Tiny Desks
He’s Brady watt! Check him out he’s amazing
this is by far the best NPR feature
Did you watch the Anderson Paak one? That was dope as well.
Daniel Louis Camaquin T-Pain will always hold that crown
Daniel Louis Camaquin My top three Tiny desks so far
1. DJ Premier
2. Anderson Paak
3. Chicano Batman
ArneBergsch yes and that was hella dope still on my top 5
Hector Carrillo mine is preemo, noname and ala.ni
he created so many legendary beats
The ending was a beautiful masterpiece and rendition of moment of truth, truly touches the soul.
A send off to GURU and remembrance of his legacy aswell
I've already watched and jammed to this video like 10 times, Imma watch it 9999 mo' times.
Damn I've never seen Premo this energetic!
damn Guru had such a smooth flow, truly one of the greatest
RIP
He was a lyrical mastermind with a flow like no other man.
This just takes me back to my teenage years R.I.P GURU ❤❤❤❤
Again the dislikes are people who haven't got an ear for music.. You no. Listening but not hearing 🙄
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!!!
it's that rhythm!!
when krs one says ''I never won a grammy'' look how premier shows his 3 fingers at 2:45
He won 3 grammys for his production work for Christina Aguilera, Jay-Z and D'Angelo
That ending was incredible, sampling is really magic and I love that he emphasized moment of truth at the end, I agree those sample chops are beautiful and RIP to Guru! His message got to me years after his passing his fire is still burning and I really liked that he had a positive outlook on things like that "Discipline" joint does magic when I'm about to go running or doing something hard! as Guru said "Just because I want to it don't mean I will".
Premier on the track. Yea we can tell and it’s always dope.
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.
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.
Did you watch the dj premier interview on genius
Joseph M i haven't. Good look
it's a great interview
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve come back to this. It’s Greatness
19:06 is where the Beauty begins. One of the coldest samples I ever heard back in 98 in my Friend's minivan. The illest sample with the illest of lyrics. "Moment of Truth."
Not even sure if hip hop itself deserves Primo at this point tbh
1000%, hip-hop utter rubbish now.
That made me genuinely laugh out loud
Sad but true
Point made there...
Big Facts! 🎙🎤
THAT LAST PIECE WITH GURU....."MOMENT OF TRUTH" WAS A LITTLE EMOTIONAL.....R.I.P.
Rick Ward Goodness. Yes. Hi
@@stevenhosea4849 YESSS INDEED
8:06 - The brass solos are the bomb. The Badder Band is awesome. :)
Homie on the bass was feelin it 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Gifted. Unlimited. Rhymes. Universal. GANGSTARR Foundation 4EVER!
💥💯
This set was so dope...but @ 19:26...that was MAGIC right there. Respect to the band, DJ Premier and RIP GURU.
Masterful Turntable Artist, Arranger, Band Conductor & Composer
Dope, dope performance...👌🏿🙌🏿 Preemo is King👑✊🏿 A big shutout to the band as well...🔥
If somebody asks you about the difference between "RAP" and "Hip Hop"...play him this video. RIP Guru
agreed!
„Rap is something you do, HipHop is something you live“
-KRS-One
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.
@@todddavis927 hip hop IS a movement, it's not dead at all
@@todddavis927 he's just a toy , he doesn't understand?
Dude on the trumpet murdered it
realdeal139 Jonathan Powell is his name, one of the baddest in the game.
bruh they all did truly
Turned completely red though lol
They all murdered it, true masters of their craft.
The true essence of Hip-Hop. ✊🏾
This IS the best video I have ever seen on TH-cam. Period. RIP GURU. Premier and the whole band is crazy for this 🙏🏻
Still watching in 2020 DJ PREMIER Legendary!
2021
Fall of 2021!!!
19:25 When i saw he sampling that on the billboard live in Tokyo, i started to cry nonstop. Means a lot for me.
Moment Of the Truth - dam primo, the real hip hop RIP Guru
The Golden Era
I've checked this before. Wanted to drop in for maybe 5 minutes. Caught myself listening to the whole thing again and going to bed too late (again:P).
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!
RIP GURU a legend of hip hop! Respect from Chile.
And from israel!
Matias Naranjo Donnell'y And Brazil
Respect... R.I.P GURU
grande !
DJ Premier Scratch out of this world 💯
You can hear Dj premiers influence in a lot of underground and modern hip hop. Truly a legendary producer who still holds close to being an actual “DJ” and part of one of the best hip hop duos ever. Thank you Premiere
How many of y'all producers remember all y'alls rappers lines like that?
lmao!
He sure knows how to move a crowd, he still has so much energy even in his fifty's
True fans of music and true masters of their crafts
He has to have an encyclopedic knowledge of lyrics because a lot of his songs have scratched hooks for the chorus... Dope!
@@ylisn6483 and often its the featured rappers previous work
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!!!
Well said...Tight set.... feeling it and digging on the fusion
Well said sir, on point! Really enjoyed this from Primo and live crew, some props!
So true man...I come back to this video on the regular
As a kid from Australia obsessed with HipHop since birth (31 now and never stopped). This made me fall in love with HipHop all over again 🔥🔥🔥