Behind The Beats: DJ Premier Sampling
NPR Music‘s new series follow the art of sampling in which acclaimed hip-hop producers show how they find inspiration in classics, hidden gems, found sounds and other raw musical materials to create new hits. DJ Premier is a purist at heart. He picks samples based on feeling and the beats he creates from them are all about honoring that vibe. That lineage has played out from his parents record collection growing up in Houston to his own expansive discography over the last 30 years. Check out his explanation of 3 classic beats.
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