DJ Premier
Houston-raised Brooklyn producer who, as the production half of Gang Starr, created the gritty New York sound of the 1990s and has produced more classic hip-hop songs than any other beatmaker.
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Discography
Houston-raised Brooklyn producer who, as the production half of Gang Starr, created the gritty New York sound of the 1990s and has produced more classic hip-hop songs than any other beatmaker
Awards & Recognition
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produced for Nas
Jay-Z
Biggie
Kendrick Lamar
most consistent NYC producer in history
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