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DJ Premier Breaks Down His Classics With Nas, JAY-Z, Biggie & Gang Starr | Genius Level
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DJ Premier Breaks Down His Classics With Nas, JAY-Z, Biggie & Gang Starr | Genius Level

On August 8, legendary hip-hop producer DJ Premier sat down with Genius for the latest installment of Genius Level, our live conversation series with icons of the music business, including influential artists, songwriters, producers, and executives. The event was hosted by Genius' Head of Artist Relations Rob Markman and sponsored by Cîroc and Breather. During the wide-ranging interview, Premier reflected on his legacy in hip-hop, from his early days has half of Gang Starr to his work with legends like Nas, JAY-Z, and The Notorious B.I.G. Jump To A Topic: Intro (0:00) What’s The Greatest DJ Premier Beat? (1:24) The Making of Nas’ “NY State of Mind” (2:40) Gang Starr’s First Press Photo (5:27) Premier’s Early Exposure to Music (6:04) The Origin of Gang Starr (8:52) The Making of Gang Starr’s “Just To Get A Rep” (13:24) Why Guru & Premier Made The Perfect Team (15:24) What’s The Greatest Gang Starr Album? (17:11) Will There Ever Be a Posthumous Gang Starr Album? (18:22) How KRS-One Turned Premier Into The Hottest Producer (20:38) The Making of Biggie’s “Kick In The Door” & Jeru’s “Day One” (22:32) The Making of JAY-Z’s Reasonable Doubt (26:42) JAY-Z’s Original Black Album Idea (28:26) Working with Kendrick Lamar (29:09) The Making of D’Angelo’s “Devil’s Pie” (31:13) Working With Christina Aguilera (34:58) How Premier Makes Beats in 2017 (37:20) Dabbing & Keeping Up With Modern Rap (38:38) Sampling Adrian Younge on PRhyme (39:47) Hearing A Sober Royce Da 5’9” Rap For The First Time (41:25) How Premier Picks Vocal Samples (44:09) Guru’s Famous “Lemonade Is A Popular Drink” Line (45:40) On Break Records & Sample Snitching (46:44) On Working Under Pressure (50:13) PRhyme 2 Update (52:46) Collaborating with A$AP Ferg (54:21) Goodbyes & Thank Yous (56:30) Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/dj-premier-reflects-on-his-groundbreaking-career-in-genius-interview-series-genius-level Subscribe to Genius: http://bit.ly/2cNV6nz Genius on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Genius Genius on Instagram: http://instagram.com/genius Genius on Facebook: https://facebook.com/Geniusdotcom http://genius.com
Nicki Minaj: The 'Pink Friday 2' Interview | Apple Music
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Nicki Minaj: The 'Pink Friday 2' Interview | Apple Music

The one and only Nicki Minaj joins Ebro in the studio just days after the release of her record-breaking album, 'Pink Friday 2.' Nicki shares a bit about what's been going on in her personal life since the release of her last album and how she balances being vulnerable with her fans while also protecting her privacy. Fans have noted that tracks like "Are You Gone Already" and "Last Time i Saw You" are some of the most personal songs the artist has ever released, and Nicki shares the stories behind them with Ebro. Nicki also explains how she channeled her mindset during 'Pink Friday' while writing 'Pink Friday 2', her experience working with J. Cole on "Let Me Calm Down", and collaborating with Drake on "Needle", which, though she always felt belonged on 'Pink Friday 2', was originally created for 'For All the Dogs.' The discussion also touches on the incomparable energy of the Barbz, the media's perception of Nicki, and how being an actor informs her musicality. With a world tour on the way and new music continuing to drop, it's clear that the album's exciting release week is only the beginning of the 'Pink Friday 2' era. Listen to Nicki Minaj on Apple Music: https://apple.co/NickiMinajYT Subscribe to Apple Music: https://apple.co/AppleMusicYT Follow Apple Music: TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@applemusic Instagram: https://instagram.com/applemusic Facebook: https://facebook.com/applemusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/applemusic Watch more Apple Music: What’s New: https://apple.co/2VFatTU Apple Music Up Next: https://apple.co/2MLktXE Interviews: https://apple.co/32WnrPV What’s Trending: https://apple.co/2Meq89t Apple Music lets you listen to millions of songs, online or off, totally ad-free. Create and share your own playlists, get exclusive content and personalized recommendations, and listen to radio hosted by artists streaming live or on demand. http://apple.co/SUBSCRIBE #NickiMinaj #PinkFriday2 #AppleMusic
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