Deezill’s Preemo Mix, Vol III: 1999-2007(I)

What’s up guys? It’s been a minute since I’ve dropped a Premier compilation. I recently got many emails, messages, phone calls, etc. to re-up the last two volumes and continue with more volumes. Obviously, there is so much heat to distribute and Preem just keeps bringing out bangers like that most recent Term track with Bun B. Anyways, This is part 1 of a 2 part “99 to 07″ set because the amount of over looked work Premier has dropped between 99 and approximately early 2007 (when I made these mixes originally) is very large. I sincerely hope everyone’s appreciation for the greatest producer of this genre continues to grow. Check the rhime.

1. “Boom” by Royce Da 5′9 (Rock City)
   • While this could be a top 5-10 DJ Premier beat, it also exemplified the skills of Royce that were somewhat hidden until then. This song really broke Royce loose and started a new group of fans for Premier’s work. These two are a wicked duo, but who wouldn’t love to see Eminem tear something like this up with Royce?
2. “The 6th Sense” by Common (Like Water for Chocolate)
   • The song’s beat is so fitting of the entire theme and concept of the album that I consider this one of the most perfect songs hip hop has to offer. While I do think this was probably the second best beat on the album (only second to “The Light”) the completion and delivery both by Preem and Common was magical.
3. “BEP Empire” by Black Eyed Peas (Bridging The Gap)
   • Remember the REAL hardcore hip hop Black Eyed Peas? I sure don’t, but this track should refresh your memory to keep in mind that all 3 members had great flows and a great sense of hip hop culture. This song screams boom bap, a style that Premier has really brought to the spotlight, and will.i.am has seemingly been taking notes.
4. “Face/Off” by M.O.P (Warriorz)
   • The first beat is for Billy Danze to just ride so harmoniously on. It’s really vicious in lyrical content and delivery. Fame is given a more playful type of beat that seems to mellow him down a bit. Regardless, the beat switch up is perfect and so fitting for each MC. Only Preem could really pull something like this off, especially with a unique style that M.O.P has.
5. “Goldyn Child” by Ras Kass (Van Gogh)
   • An over looked track on a mediocre album. Ras Kass is a great lyricist, any listeners of “Soul on Ice” will agree, but they’d also agree that his ear for beats is really suspect. Well, when you hook up with Premier you don’t have to worry about a “bad” beat. This has a sample that was probably 2 seconds long and Preemo sniffed it out. So dope.
6. “The Format” by AZ (The Format)
   • I remember when this came out; it was totally out of left field. Certainly not trademark Premier, of course the chorus was, but the beat itself was just so different. It grows heavily upon further listens and it really is an addictive beat that demands listens.
7. “Clockwork” by Dilated Peoples (Expansion Team)
   • Always on the reception of great production from Alchemist, DJ Baby, and Evidence, DP hooked up with Premier for this gem. It has this type of suspense that it brings to every bar within the beat. It’s really unique and the scratched chorus is really freaking dope.
8. “Waiting For The World to End” by Rakim (The Master)
   • This was a late addition, but the simple addiction to the strings keeps you coming back for more. Also, anytime you hear Rakim and Premier together it’s usually gold. The song is quite haunting though, very fitting for an album coming out in 99 and titled what it was.
9. “The Actual” by All City (Metropolis Gold)
   • Worrrrd! This was late 98, so I passed it in for sure. The beat bangs hard with so many subtle additions by Premier throughout the entire track. Dope cut.
10.  “Any Type of Way” by Any Type of Way
    • Not sure if this was on any type of album, I know it was on a compilation, but anyways. This beat just like “Waiting For The World to End” is very haunting because of the strings. More than haunting, it is saddening and very cinematic. Kane is Kane, on a Premier cut…what do you expect?
11. “Come Get Me” by Nas (Nastradamus)
    • Send the hate mail… “Nastradamus” sucked. This song certainly stood out like a sore thumb and it was clearly the bright spot on a very dull album lyrically and production wise. Nas actually cares on this track. It’s no “Nas is Like” by the sample usage and sped up pace is very impressive on Premier’s behalf.
12. “Weed Scented” by AG feat. O.C & Guru (The Dirty Version)
    • AG and OC are two of my favourite emcees ever and both sound amazing over a DJ Premier beat. This might be one of the best hip hop piano loops I’ve ever heard. It’s so simple, but throw on the trademark Premier drums and miscellaneous sounds throughout the track and it is another classic.
13. “Evening News” by Cee-Lo (Cee Lo Green is the Soul Machine)
    • Everyone loves this song because everyone loves Cee Lo. It’s also not every day you’ll see this duo hook up, but Premier still hooks up with his natives in the south every now and then. This is a really cool track. It’s very cool and calming and similar to what you might hear in a jazz or blues club. Cee-Lo drops a dope 16 towards the end of the track too. Worth the listen.
14. “The Piecemaker” by Tony Touch feat. Gangstarr (The Piecemaker)
    • Okay, I cheated. This is a Tony Touch track, but is fundamentally a Gangstarr track. Regardless, the track is fire. The chorus is a personal favourite scratch mix up of mine and the beat provides that classic Premier sound we all know and love.
15. “What A Mess” Xzibit (Weapons of Mass Destruction Limited Edition)
    • This may be one of Xzibit’s best tracks. The beat is beautiful and once again very fitting. Brings a certainly solemn mood to the track and Xzibit takes advantage of it. People say Premier couldn’t mess with West Coast artist because his sound is too East Coast. I say they are wrong; this song is an example of his universal sound.
16. “Recognize” by The Lox (We Are The Streets)
    • Once again, Premier is effing with the piano and works out beautifully. All three members of the lox are tremendous as well. On an album produced 95% by Swizz Beats, a track like this was a VERY needed break from the Swizzy sound and dropped possibly the best song on that album.
17. “Everybody Wanna Know” by Charlie Baltimore (Cold As Ice)
    • I always thought Charli was dope as hell, but she was never really taken seriously. She holds her own on this ridiculously funky joint, but still gets over powered. I can’t blame her, this beat bangs really hard. Check the climax on the chorus too, wow, this entire track is really dope.
18. “Invincible” by Capone N Noreaga (The Reunion)
    • I apologize for the quality of this song (mp3 was crummy I guess). I’m sure most people have heard this joint and if not, give it a listen because it is a very very good Premier beat. Once again, it evokes so much emotion and feeling out of both artist and the beat pretty much talks on its own. The scratch chorus is once again really dope and is up there with one of my favourites. The sample usage is really great here too.
19. “Mathematics” by Mos Def (Black on Both Sides)
    • I remember hearing this on Madden 02 or 03 or something and I was losing my mind. I had not known that it was Mos Def or Premier at the time, but the beat always grabbed me. That’s just one example of how Premier’s music has always had this hold over me. Easily one of his most unique beats because I can’t even explain what he’s using for the main sample and it’s just a very different rhythm, but Mos still kills it. Mos Def’s best song?
20. “7 Days Remix” by Craig David feat. Mos Def and Nate Dogg
    • Once again, not sure what album this was on, could’ve just been on the single, regardless, holy shit. The beat is so soulful and so hip hop and so necessary. Craig David switches up the melody too and I think it is one of the best RnB beats that Premier has made. Just another example of how versatile Premier is. Mos Def is wonderful on this track too

I got Volume II of this coming up, so I won’t give much away. But enjoy this and leave me your feedback. PEACE

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Previous Volumes:

• Vol I: Gang Starr Foundation
• Vol II: 1993-1998

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