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

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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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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic10 ай бұрын

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  • @wojtasjazzx219

    @wojtasjazzx219

    6 ай бұрын

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

  • @naqdensjam

    @naqdensjam

    15 күн бұрын

    WHAT IS THIS DELLICOUS GOODNESS !!!!

  • @user-pi1nw3is2m

    @user-pi1nw3is2m

    9 күн бұрын

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

  • @muscles662988
    @muscles6629886 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Cmqndlr

    @Cmqndlr

    6 жыл бұрын

    DJ? more like God in the flesh

  • @muscles662988

    @muscles662988

    6 жыл бұрын

    Haha you crazy.

  • @stasiukralik4887

    @stasiukralik4887

    6 жыл бұрын

    Its 100procent TRUE.

  • @fjrfathurahman

    @fjrfathurahman

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @muscles662988

    @muscles662988

    6 жыл бұрын

    Really? He fits the bill for me.

  • @YensForgotten
    @YensForgotten3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @chrislebele1630

    @chrislebele1630

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @fizade-fed5447

    @fizade-fed5447

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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 жыл бұрын

    Best comment

  • @TSVPLIN

    @TSVPLIN

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @user-om9sf3fi6u

    @user-om9sf3fi6u

    3 жыл бұрын

    they work together for a last time

  • @andymunoz6239
    @andymunoz62394 жыл бұрын

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

  • @thefumexxl

    @thefumexxl

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @billybrooks4956

    @billybrooks4956

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @5al5a1

    @5al5a1

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @djcreams8401

    @djcreams8401

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here bro. Legendary. Rest in paradise Guru

  • @d.c.8828

    @d.c.8828

    3 жыл бұрын

    One of the best yet

  • @aaaw33
    @aaaw332 жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @myyoutubepage199

    @myyoutubepage199

    Жыл бұрын

    we dont need to know this, we know our hiphop

  • @Youngblood42021

    @Youngblood42021

    11 ай бұрын

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

  • @buddakhan8340

    @buddakhan8340

    11 ай бұрын

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

  • @chinortega3

    @chinortega3

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @malijevkanal
    @malijevkanal4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @cyndih8680

    @cyndih8680

    4 жыл бұрын

    malijevkanal 😂😂😂 same

  • @halibutman3208

    @halibutman3208

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @STEINYY

    @STEINYY

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha 😂 premier is awesome. True legend.

  • @STEINYY

    @STEINYY

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ss4717

    @ss4717

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @hopac1
    @hopac16 жыл бұрын

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

  • @chimollkampret

    @chimollkampret

    6 жыл бұрын

    Prhyme should be on this series

  • @mr.keenersartclass7148

    @mr.keenersartclass7148

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hopac yes my friend"Holy Shot Indeed!"

  • @faqu529

    @faqu529

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hopac died and went to hip hop heaven

  • @BaileySchellDE48FF

    @BaileySchellDE48FF

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hopac I knowwwwww never clicked so fast gadammmmmm

  • @robertrobertson2117

    @robertrobertson2117

    6 жыл бұрын

    DJ Khalid No Bueno

  • @massid2844
    @massid28444 жыл бұрын

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

  • @chrisdaley7184

    @chrisdaley7184

    3 жыл бұрын

    The Bass God! Brady Watt check him out 🙏

  • @WigglyWings

    @WigglyWings

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @donwolf9490

    @donwolf9490

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @gracie99999

    @gracie99999

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@chrisdaley7184 yes! Thanks for reminder

  • @djminos2759

    @djminos2759

    2 жыл бұрын

    Trumpet player is insane

  • @jenniferstsume7978
    @jenniferstsume79782 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lawrenceworrell2493
    @lawrenceworrell24936 жыл бұрын

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

  • @creatednordestroyed5339

    @creatednordestroyed5339

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lawrence Worrell realest shit

  • @funkunderground2663

    @funkunderground2663

    5 жыл бұрын

    big facts

  • @armandoortega7142

    @armandoortega7142

    5 жыл бұрын

    I looked that up, and it's an actual fact.

  • @scottphillips8117

    @scottphillips8117

    3 жыл бұрын

    Undisputed truth spittin

  • @tsadare11
    @tsadare115 жыл бұрын

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

  • @cmatix1008

    @cmatix1008

    5 жыл бұрын

    top 10 for me

  • @greensouldier4474

    @greensouldier4474

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@cmatix1008 One and Only

  • @kramarkml

    @kramarkml

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @BCPQ858

    @BCPQ858

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kermitthefrayer

    @kermitthefrayer

    5 жыл бұрын

    #GOAT

  • @vernondyke3281
    @vernondyke32812 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Princeofvenlo

    @Princeofvenlo

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @dramatyst5661

    @dramatyst5661

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's been like that forever 🤣

  • @alexrivers2767

    @alexrivers2767

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dramatyst5661 I was about to say bro 😂

  • @1BergerVongSchlauigkeitHer

    @1BergerVongSchlauigkeitHer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh my sweet summer child.

  • @steviebwoyy

    @steviebwoyy

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @christophdunkel5733
    @christophdunkel5733 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @pllastmanstanding9716

    @pllastmanstanding9716

    Жыл бұрын

    R.I.P Guru Preemo still repping Gangstarr

  • @peterkeleher

    @peterkeleher

    Жыл бұрын

    it is such a good song

  • @f0x845
    @f0x8454 жыл бұрын

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

  • @cj7478

    @cj7478

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amen…… hes the greatest

  • @Major98

    @Major98

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @owenfitzsimmons5511

    @owenfitzsimmons5511

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @hammurabi908
    @hammurabi9086 жыл бұрын

    The Bass player loves his job XD

  • @slurmmckenzie1513

    @slurmmckenzie1513

    5 жыл бұрын

    I honestly don't know why this isn't the top comment! ^^

  • @tunnelvision543

    @tunnelvision543

    5 жыл бұрын

    7:15

  • @nickwylde666

    @nickwylde666

    5 жыл бұрын

    as he should!!

  • @bentleymtafu23

    @bentleymtafu23

    5 жыл бұрын

    Who is the bassist?

  • @nickwylde666

    @nickwylde666

    5 жыл бұрын

    Bentley Mtafu brady watt i think

  • @Pontiki1977
    @Pontiki1977 Жыл бұрын

    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
    @CIB82823 жыл бұрын

    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

    17 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @Utopia_gMw
    @Utopia_gMw5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Bonesince1997

    @Bonesince1997

    4 жыл бұрын

    They've always been a match made in heaven.

  • @sbstaysharp25

    @sbstaysharp25

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hope they have premier on repeat in the lounge area

  • @zeno9728

    @zeno9728

    4 жыл бұрын

    exactly

  • @sofrshsocln4

    @sofrshsocln4

    4 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    who ? i clearly see mclemore

  • @BeesKneezs
    @BeesKneezs5 жыл бұрын

    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

    5 жыл бұрын

    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

    5 жыл бұрын

    ​@@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 жыл бұрын

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

  • @donjuandan100

    @donjuandan100

    9 ай бұрын

    Porque el sabe que es el dueño el balón

  • @nagsterthegangster3548
    @nagsterthegangster35483 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @LLcoolLy
    @LLcoolLy2 ай бұрын

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

  • @mikeg8777
    @mikeg87774 жыл бұрын

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

  • @LaHood69

    @LaHood69

    3 жыл бұрын

    Word. Always a blast.

  • @naughtyplanet

    @naughtyplanet

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @unbreakablerogue

    @unbreakablerogue

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @victordali2404

    @victordali2404

    3 жыл бұрын

    No lie

  • @ear2thestreet

    @ear2thestreet

    3 жыл бұрын

    For real!

  • @juanlabradojr5050
    @juanlabradojr50505 жыл бұрын

    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

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @thomastakeshita4979

    @thomastakeshita4979

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @somedude6267

    @somedude6267

    4 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    Stay strong my motherfukin man!

  • @kevinscott59

    @kevinscott59

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thomas Takeshita Said every corporate exec ever.

  • @nujxad
    @nujxad3 жыл бұрын

    That royce da 5'9" boom was sick!

  • @BigSwo2909
    @BigSwo2909 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @oLivaz22
    @oLivaz226 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    oLi.P u rock :)

  • @DragonNomak
    @DragonNomak5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @dantheman9079

    @dantheman9079

    4 жыл бұрын

    i want it played at my funeral

  • @golfraven5669

    @golfraven5669

    4 жыл бұрын

    moving fast forward to min 19 😃👍

  • @jafsone

    @jafsone

    4 жыл бұрын

    Definitely hit me in the feels

  • @mazeoneenterprises

    @mazeoneenterprises

    4 жыл бұрын

    DragonNomak same here!

  • @pesopesadonumerouno

    @pesopesadonumerouno

    4 жыл бұрын

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @brianmills5019
    @brianmills5019 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @luismeneses4187
    @luismeneses41872 жыл бұрын

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

  • @dziedzicart
    @dziedzicart5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @vintagerealityvr

    @vintagerealityvr

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lmao

  • @armandoortega7142

    @armandoortega7142

    5 жыл бұрын

    Holy shit...lmfao

  • @J1the1

    @J1the1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ahahah

  • @Czupakson

    @Czupakson

    4 жыл бұрын

    Szanuje

  • @livingstonmills5047

    @livingstonmills5047

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @DanielsCollection
    @DanielsCollection6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @darkcloudproductions4866

    @darkcloudproductions4866

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jazzy Jeff bro

  • @kramarkml

    @kramarkml

    5 жыл бұрын

    Him and Dilla

  • @Publius_Americanus

    @Publius_Americanus

    5 жыл бұрын

    *THE* greatest DJ of all time

  • @labbeaj

    @labbeaj

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Publius_Americanus Yep, I agree!

  • @phraze410

    @phraze410

    4 жыл бұрын

    THIS WAS SO AMAZING

  • @TrueKing
    @TrueKing Жыл бұрын

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

  • @donwolf9490
    @donwolf94902 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @mack460
    @mack4605 жыл бұрын

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

  • @funkunderground2663

    @funkunderground2663

    5 жыл бұрын

    facts haha

  • @fumlefinger92

    @fumlefinger92

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kramarkml

    @kramarkml

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @WAstateofmind

    @WAstateofmind

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jack2k20

    @jack2k20

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @janplexy
    @janplexy6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @44danoc

    @44danoc

    6 жыл бұрын

    You can save this video and keep it forever!

  • @Man_with_no_name

    @Man_with_no_name

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @martincrabtree860

    @martincrabtree860

    6 жыл бұрын

    KZread is God

  • @afrog2666

    @afrog2666

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @afrog2666

    @afrog2666

    6 жыл бұрын

    Free youtube downloader ;) ;)

  • @Dakimar
    @Dakimar11 ай бұрын

    This is how you get high without chemicals

  • @ejv20792

    @ejv20792

    Ай бұрын

    Goosebumps everytime

  • @shvsagar
    @shvsagar2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @sdz1761
    @sdz17616 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mr.keenersartclass7148

    @mr.keenersartclass7148

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sander de Zwart Right!!!!

  • @MATZ302

    @MATZ302

    6 жыл бұрын

    word!!!!

  • @findmragments1030
    @findmragments10306 жыл бұрын

    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

    6 жыл бұрын

    i wanted a biggie beat sooo bad lol

  • @MATZ302

    @MATZ302

    6 жыл бұрын

    this is inspiring as hell right??

  • @WallStreet06
    @WallStreet0610 ай бұрын

    Premier on the track. Yea we can tell and it’s always dope.

  • @OgDj2024
    @OgDj2024 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @MRLow-xv3hm
    @MRLow-xv3hm6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Cmqndlr
    @Cmqndlr6 жыл бұрын

    this is by far the best NPR feature

  • @ArneBergsch

    @ArneBergsch

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @getschwifty9234

    @getschwifty9234

    6 жыл бұрын

    Daniel Louis Camaquin T-Pain will always hold that crown

  • @hectorcarr3050

    @hectorcarr3050

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Cmqndlr

    @Cmqndlr

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Cmqndlr

    @Cmqndlr

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hector Carrillo mine is preemo, noname and ala.ni

  • @djcreams8401
    @djcreams84013 жыл бұрын

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

  • @musicman76
    @musicman763 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @ceez9292
    @ceez92925 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    oou yeass u right!

  • @regvibe835

    @regvibe835

    5 жыл бұрын

    He is dope!!

  • @kingjahman7905

    @kingjahman7905

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jakeb3055

    @jakeb3055

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @regvibe835

    @regvibe835

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @notfounderror_404
    @notfounderror_4046 жыл бұрын

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

  • @MATZ302

    @MATZ302

    6 жыл бұрын

    And from israel!

  • @ravifreitasnunes

    @ravifreitasnunes

    6 жыл бұрын

    Matias Naranjo Donnell'y And Brazil

  • @rylandclark327

    @rylandclark327

    6 жыл бұрын

    Respect... R.I.P GURU

  • @andrescastelli587

    @andrescastelli587

    6 жыл бұрын

    grande !

  • @ikagenglehulere5427
    @ikagenglehulere5427 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @edsonangel2
    @edsonangel24 жыл бұрын

    I've already watched and jammed to this video like 10 times, Imma watch it 9999 mo' times.

  • @shortylarson8997
    @shortylarson89976 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

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

  • @funkunderground2663

    @funkunderground2663

    5 жыл бұрын

    theres still great hiphop!!

  • @mrbdx
    @mrbdx5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @pesopesadonumerouno

    @pesopesadonumerouno

    4 жыл бұрын

    💥💯

  • @hughogilvie8717
    @hughogilvie87172 жыл бұрын

    Flat out brilliant - the boundless energy and happiness in the room is palpable. Premier is a legend and that band must be busting out of their headspace at the sheer privilege of being in his company.

  • @makk8292
    @makk8292 Жыл бұрын

    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。

  • @blushingfrieza
    @blushingfrieza6 жыл бұрын

    Long live Premier r.i.p. GURU ❤

  • @alexbaum2204
    @alexbaum22046 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @funkunderground2663

    @funkunderground2663

    5 жыл бұрын

    feel what your'e saying 100%!!!!

  • @johnnicholas4015

    @johnnicholas4015

    5 жыл бұрын

    You couldn't had said it no better Alex

  • @citythink
    @citythink2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @joe.dot.
    @joe.dot.3 жыл бұрын

    Ugh good lawd, this is the perfect mashup of all my favorite sounds

  • @matiasek21
    @matiasek215 жыл бұрын

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

  • @isaacshouldice8606
    @isaacshouldice86066 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheRealDjCreams
    @TheRealDjCreams3 жыл бұрын

    This IS the best video I have ever seen on KZread. Period. RIP GURU. Premier and the whole band is crazy for this 🙏🏻

  • @qaspanova
    @qaspanova3 жыл бұрын

    One of the best sessions I've seen. Love this 👍🏾

  • @djtaitai
    @djtaitai6 жыл бұрын

    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

    6 жыл бұрын

    Did you watch the dj premier interview on genius

  • @grizz22604

    @grizz22604

    6 жыл бұрын

    Joseph M i haven't. Good look

  • @BeJosephThis

    @BeJosephThis

    6 жыл бұрын

    it's a great interview

  • @JoeyCrackization
    @JoeyCrackization5 жыл бұрын

    This is actually the best video on KZread.

  • @paulrouhan7288
    @paulrouhan7288 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Andy-mi3ms
    @Andy-mi3ms Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this moment of truth tiny desk, premo, da band and everyone else who supporting real music with heart. It pays of, peace!

  • @leonlightfoot3508
    @leonlightfoot35086 жыл бұрын

    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!!!

  • @funkunderground2663

    @funkunderground2663

    5 жыл бұрын

    it's that rhythm!!

  • @Globez123
    @Globez1235 жыл бұрын

    Damn I've never seen Premo this energetic!

  • @user-om9sf3fi6u
    @user-om9sf3fi6u3 жыл бұрын

    Great performance! Thanks to all people who did this. Preemo is a big inspiration!

  • @darwchung6581
    @darwchung65814 жыл бұрын

    Amazing. One of the best ever! ❤️ Much love from Germany!

  • @kidv2
    @kidv25 жыл бұрын

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

  • @DonnieDarko1

    @DonnieDarko1

    5 жыл бұрын

    RIP

  • @Ilgah

    @Ilgah

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @14mattomatto
    @14mattomatto6 жыл бұрын

    he created so many legendary beats

  • @nilaydagk
    @nilaydagk4 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @scottsmyth87ss
    @scottsmyth87ss Жыл бұрын

    What a show! Thank you, Preemo & fam! Wow!💜

  • @johnentenberg
    @johnentenberg6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Joshyp007

    @Joshyp007

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kirklandward
    @kirklandward6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @stevenhosea4849

    @stevenhosea4849

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rick Ward Goodness. Yes. Hi

  • @whyyousoantii_socialllantt9594

    @whyyousoantii_socialllantt9594

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@stevenhosea4849 YESSS INDEED

  • @SILENTREVO91
    @SILENTREVO91 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @ryanpreece2044
    @ryanpreece20443 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the most magnificent spectacles I've ever seen. THANK YOU! My hip hop love has been broken for a long time. Revival.

  • @Milsj81
    @Milsj816 жыл бұрын

    😍 my favourite hip hop DJ. That 'NAS is like' section 🤤

  • @rolltide2937

    @rolltide2937

    6 жыл бұрын

    Milena Jakovljević I was thinking man Nas would kill these breaks then Primo drops Nas in!!!!!!!!!

  • @ronaldrockmann2032

    @ronaldrockmann2032

    5 жыл бұрын

    it just started playing when I finished reading your comment, perfect timing :D

  • @ziggyforever8369
    @ziggyforever83695 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @DjTwin305
    @DjTwin3053 жыл бұрын

    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 😎

  • @felipelopera2654
    @felipelopera26543 жыл бұрын

    They are people that really love their music. Love to see it

  • @beigkhat1052
    @beigkhat10526 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Marvello44

    @Marvello44

    6 жыл бұрын

    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

    5 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    This happened back in the day

  • @CamboyGDubbz
    @CamboyGDubbz6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @MATZ302

    @MATZ302

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @thomaswebb9296

    @thomaswebb9296

    6 жыл бұрын

    Its pronounced FLEESH

  • @omridolev1899

    @omridolev1899

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ok murdoc

  • @wadaphuq
    @wadaphuq2 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @mikejean8957
    @mikejean89572 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @Huumf
    @Huumf6 жыл бұрын

    That one happy bass player

  • @stephaniecrosby5294

    @stephaniecrosby5294

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yep, he had to be...this was dope as f**k.

  • @MrKDubya21

    @MrKDubya21

    6 жыл бұрын

    He was getting it

  • @Nocofella
    @Nocofella4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @j.g.4975
    @j.g.49753 жыл бұрын

    Goosebumps. Incredible 25 minutes.

  • @saturnsabyss
    @saturnsabyss Жыл бұрын

    Props to all the instrumentalists but I couldn't help but notice the flawlessness of the bassist!! One of my favorite Tiny Desks

  • @Enteraname9

    @Enteraname9

    6 ай бұрын

    He’s Brady watt! Check him out he’s amazing

  • @DJ_PROMO_PR
    @DJ_PROMO_PR5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @djcapitallD
    @djcapitallD6 жыл бұрын

    That horn section is the bizness!

  • @sense321

    @sense321

    5 жыл бұрын

    djcapitallD 7:46 👀

  • @konipunchline
    @konipunchline5 ай бұрын

    Loved every second of it - That was pure gold

  • @patrik32
    @patrik324 жыл бұрын

    When you see these guys love what they are doing is priceless and amazing joy😎😎

  • @danieliroh
    @danieliroh6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @snoopnaf

    @snoopnaf

    6 жыл бұрын

    Daniel O I feel you man, this was outstanding

  • @BigShaud101

    @BigShaud101

    6 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @wmsproductions
    @wmsproductions4 жыл бұрын

    Still watching in 2020 DJ PREMIER Legendary!

  • @pookeyblow

    @pookeyblow

    3 жыл бұрын

    2021

  • @BigSwo2909

    @BigSwo2909

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fall of 2021!!!

  • @broflo5999
    @broflo59992 жыл бұрын

    Tombé dessus par hasard, quel Régal !!! Merci/Thanks!!! Music has no limit

  • @kaya9901
    @kaya99013 жыл бұрын

    Oh my freaking gosh!!! Love this so much!! Love premier!!! So so dope!!! Omg!! These tiny desk concerts are amazing!! This is so beautiful!! My goodness! I can’t pick a favourite performance.🔥🔥🔥💜💜💜🖤

  • @onthenext23rd
    @onthenext23rd6 жыл бұрын

    I Love Dj Premier, REST IN PEACE GURU. WE LOVE YOU!

  • @trueknightnarmor
    @trueknightnarmor4 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Portodan3482

    @Portodan3482

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheRealDjCreams

    @TheRealDjCreams

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @iceybundles
    @iceybundles Жыл бұрын

    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

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