Legendary Gang Starr producer DJ Premier has released several compilations through his 20-plus year career recording and releasing Hip Hop music. The Texas-born New York transplant released 1997’s NY Reality Check, a mix release presented by Haze. Additionally, Premier’s respected mixing abilities were the cause for 2005’s Kings of Hip Hop joint-release with Mr. Thing on the BBE/Rapster label, where the icon cut several Soul and Funk classics, alongside Hip Hop.
Now releasing music with his own Year Round Records imprint, Premier has announced Get Used To Us, due December 7. The label compilation is confirmed to feature Year Round artists Blaq Poet, Nick Javas and NYG’z, as well as longtime collaborators Freddie Foxxx (a/k/a Bumpy Knuckles), Royce Da 5′9″ and Lady of Rage. Also appearing are MC Eiht, Teflon, Grand Puba, Styles P, Saigon, Joell Ortiz and others.
Including the Joell Ortiz track “Sing Like Bilal” , the tracklisting, reportedly not in order, is as follows:
Nick Javas – Opportunity Knocks (Prod. by DJ Premier)
Nick Javas – Not A Game (Prod. by DJ Premier)
Khaleel – Hot Flames (Prod. by DJ Premier)
Khaleel – Rappin’ Exercise (Feat. Panchi) (Prod. by Showbiz) (Cuts by DJ Premier)
NYGz – Policy (Prod. by DJ Premier)
NYGz – Ya Dayz R #’d (Remix) (Feat. Bumpy Knuckles, Lady Of Rage & Royce Da 5′9″) (Prod. by DJ Premier)
Teflon – Married 2 Tha Game (Feat. Styles P) (Prod. by DJ Premier)
Lifetime Membership
Blaq Poet – Bang This (Prod. by DJ Premier)
Blaq Poet – Ain’t Nuttin’ Changed (Queensbridge to California Remix) (Feat. MC Eiht & Young Maylay) (Prod. by DJ Premier)
Dynasty – Epic Dynasty (Prod. by DJ Premier)
Temptation
KRS-One– 5% feat. Grand Puba
Fine By Me
Joell Ortiz – Sing Like Bilal (Prod. by DJ Premier)
Source & LFHQblog.
