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0:00 - Intro 0:48 - Classic (DJ Premier) 0:55 - Attacks (KRS-One) 2:10 - MC’s Act Like They Don’t Know (KRS-One) 4:03 - Real Hip-Hop (Das EFX) 4:45 - Skillz (Gang Starr) (Bassline) 5:30 - Clockwork (Dilated Peoples) (Bassline) 5:55 - N.Y. State of Mind (Nas) (Bassline) 6:40 - Devil’s Pie (D’Angelo) (Bassline) 6:45 - Nas Is Like (Nas) 7:43 - Da Bitchez (Jeru The Damaja) 10:32 - Step In The Arena (Gang Starr) 12:00 - Gymnast’s Ballet (Jimmy Webb) 12:32 - 1/2 & 1/2 feat. M.O.P. (Gang Starr) 14:57 - Forever Is A Long, Long Time (Marc Hannibal) 15:40 - Boom (Royce Da 5’9) 19:05 - Let’s Fall In Love All Over Again (Billy Paul) 20:29 - Moment of Truth (Gang Starr)
He's had a direct hand in so much work, not to mention an influence on everything that's been made since he became a big name. Absolutely one of the most important people in hip hop.
@@chrislebele1630 once i was on a band just for a live bc they lost their singer and bassist and they told me to sing songs i never heard before, felt weird
I was thinking the same thing. A lot of these tiny desk concerts the artist are timid and don’t know how to act in front such a small crowd and Preemo just goes all in. He’s very professional.
@@charlieott7469 He has that big bodied old school hip hop attitude of trying to be the biggest person in the room on the mic, being able to control the crowd (no matter how large or small) and get them snapping their fingers or singing along cause your contagious energy reaches them.
Was just about to comment to this effect. The full-circleness of hearing an ill jazz record then reconstructing the sample into a whole diff genre, then decades later having actual jazz musicians play to that sound...
Every time Moment of truth comes up, I get something my eyes, can´t help it. When Preemo plays the beat in live on his drum computer, there is so much dedication in it... RIP Gang Starr, you passed away far too soon.
When i was a teen Premier rocked my nights. Today i am 46 years old and i feel like a 70 year old. And Preemo is still rocking and with the same amounts of energy. Just look at this man enjoying doing his thing..Love you Preemo.
DJ Premier is hip hop in it's purest form. He acknowledges that hip hop borrows a lot from jazz and funk and blends it all together. Great job by the rest of the band as well.
all the early djs knew about jazz and used multiple jazz, funk, r&b, even rock samples in their tracks. good djs nowadays have a lot of musical knowledge as well. diggin in the crates is basically what every good dj does, now some only do it virtually but a true music fan, will listen to all kinds of genres.
This was like the ultimate set! After 20:14 Premier is wiping away the odd tear for the rest of the set I noticed. Dude is so connected with his music; Moment Of Truth has gotta be one of my favourite tracks ever made. Goes without sayin' but: R.I.P Guru - That song always reminds me of ya
Wow, when he played “Moment of Truth” I got chills. Was raised on this here. One of the first albums I ever bought. And my favorite song off that album. It was a glorious time in Hip Hop, golden age. Back then we were “knee deep in the beats” like Biggie said. RIP GURU.
This is one of those rare and unique moments when you must think the preparation and perfect hip hop songs that brings the live music to gel and flow with pure synergy. It takes a genius mind to put all that together and be your own Mc... DJ, and Hype man! Truly Ear candy for Hip hop and Music lovers of any genre... Massive love and Big Ups To Premier!!!
I have seen a many many Tiny Desk concerts and performances. This has to qualify as a Tiny Desk musical experience. For the younger generations, this is the literal definition of a DJ being on the ones and twos.
I've been watching lots of musician interviews lately and so many of my biggest idols say *their* biggest idol is DJ Premier. I clearly can tell why. Long live Premier! Thank you for making this happen, NPR.
I'm old. I bought, Step into the Arena, Daily Operation and Hard to Earn the day they were released - on cassette! And i still have them. Oh well, best days for hip hop was back then.
It doesn't get any better than DJ Premier... RIP Guru and let Gang Starr forever educate the youth. " Cause If we're not schooling the youth WITH wisdom Then the sins of the father will visit the children And that's not keepin it real... That's keeping it - *WRONG* "
Every time I come back to this tiny desk I go crazy. Hip hop is such a blessing. Takes me back to all the years where music had a meaning, you could gain knowledge and most importantly the music had a feeling!
An absolute legend!!! This is what is missing in today’s hip hop. Today’s hip hop(the majority of them) do not have the artistic abilities that the golden era has.
Primo is HIP HOP! Best Producer IMO during an era when hip hop was getting habitualized and formulaic. He pushed the envelope all while keeping his style. We should all tip our caps for his realness.
Yo! Biggest respect to Mr. DJ Premier, who made my childhood in the suburbs of Prague city in the Czech Republic. Man, we were copying your tracks literally tape to tape, being fascinating about anything happened "out there". Seeing this in 35 years makes me feel happy that good old school is still among us!
The Badder Band lads just had one of the best day of their life right there. Exceptional moment. Primo showing them what is all about and sampling them live 🥳
If there's a heaven, I feel like GURU must look down on Premier with the biggest smile. He still reps so hard for true hip hop. It's a beautiful thing. And man.... so fucking dope when he dropped Half & Half! On NPR! M.O.P. on fucking NPR! Loved every second of this.
Seeing him play with a band shows that Premo is also a musician. His instruments are turntables, a mixer, a MPC, and a great ear for music. Go Preem!!!
DJ premier is my all time favorite producer/DJ! His style is like a Picasso of music melodies. How he can interject multiple samples with his intros as well as hooks. Makes me want to break out my pen and pad and write the best rhymes I can come up with.
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve listened to this. Gang Starr is among the early acts I found that hooked me on hip hop. RIP Guru. Long live Premier.
Beig Khat thats bcause dj's of today arent really dj's in the old school hiphop sense of the word. Believe it or not back inna day the dj was the main feature & the emcee was 2nd! Lol example: Eric B & Rakim...the dj's name is first. Peace.
Its been happening for decades, the earliest hiphop was all about the DJ keeping the beats for the rapper and then producers like Mantronix took it to another level similar to what Premier is doing here, utilising technology with turntablism back in the mid 80s, you then had Jazzy Jeff and Cash Money creating a whole performance behind the decks and Jeff even had his own band behind him in the early 2ks very similar to this but not quite on this level as the band werent as well integrated.
Somebody just go ahead and make a bronze statue of Premo. For anyone who understands anything about Hip Hop history, we place DJ Premier amongst the legends who created a sound that defined the Golden Era. Dopest DJ/Producer of all time in my humble opinion. Salute! The band was nice!
Whenever I make beats I always try to make them sound "right", and the more I listen to DJ Premier, the more I realize he's exactly what my ears consider "right" as far as hip-hop goes. Thank you Preem. Much love from Cali brother
WOOOOOOW!!! I can't believe I'm just seeing this AMAZING performance!!! DJ Premier is already the DOPEST, most prolific producer in Hip Hop history, him with his "Badder Band" was INCREDIBLE and them ending their set with Moment Of Truth definitely brought a tear to my eye, RIP Guru FOREVER!!! Nuff Respect and Thanks to the NPR Tiny Desk team, y'all are doing a REMARKABLE service, keep SHININ', Word!!!!
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When: DOG EAT DOG or Rage Against the Maschine, , H-Blockx?
WHAT IS THIS DELLICOUS GOODNESS !!!!
When will you invite KRS-ONE to the Tiny Desk?
Please bring October London to Tiny Desk Concerts Please.
And this, ladies and gentlemen, is what we call here a REAL DJ.
DJ? more like God in the flesh
Haha you crazy.
Its 100procent TRUE.
although the bassist looks more like a rock band member... but he is cool tho'
Really? He fits the bill for me.
0:00 - Intro
0:48 - Classic (DJ Premier)
0:55 - Attacks (KRS-One)
2:10 - MC’s Act Like They Don’t Know (KRS-One)
4:03 - Real Hip-Hop (Das EFX)
4:45 - Skillz (Gang Starr) (Bassline)
5:30 - Clockwork (Dilated Peoples) (Bassline)
5:55 - N.Y. State of Mind (Nas) (Bassline)
6:40 - Devil’s Pie (D’Angelo) (Bassline)
6:45 - Nas Is Like (Nas)
7:43 - Da Bitchez (Jeru The Damaja)
10:32 - Step In The Arena (Gang Starr)
12:00 - Gymnast’s Ballet (Jimmy Webb)
12:32 - 1/2 & 1/2 feat. M.O.P. (Gang Starr)
14:57 - Forever Is A Long, Long Time (Marc Hannibal)
15:40 - Boom (Royce Da 5’9)
19:05 - Let’s Fall In Love All Over Again (Billy Paul)
20:29 - Moment of Truth (Gang Starr)
thank you
we dont need to know this, we know our hiphop
@@myyoutubepage199 still nice of him to do for those who don’t
No matter wha we face we must we face we moment of truth baby
@myyoutubepage199 even if you know it,its nice to be able to return to your favorite time stamps
Seems like if you follow hip-hop down a rabbit hole of previous influences, DJ Premier is always there. Legend.
Amen…… hes the greatest
Premier stay eternal. Bet he had a hand in at least one track on most people's favorite rap albums
He's had a direct hand in so much work, not to mention an influence on everything that's been made since he became a big name. Absolutely one of the most important people in hip hop.
So true, The way like you said, straight from The rabbithole. Thats how i found this masterpiece.
Was that first sample Liberace?!
I got chills when Moment of Truth came up - RIP GURU. Gone but never forgotten.
Same. you can tell that track meant a lot to Guru.
That's the jam right there . R I P GURU. BOSTON represent !!!!!!
@@billybrooks4956 100 percent bro. He put Bean town on the map
Same here bro. Legendary. Rest in paradise Guru
One of the best yet
The bass player seems to be a fan of DJ Premier, he can hardly hide his excitement.
Obviously dude, imagine learning to play a song you don't even know or identify with .
@@chrislebele1630 once i was on a band just for a live bc they lost their singer and bassist and they told me to sing songs i never heard before, felt weird
Best comment
Yes
they work together for a last time
Premier : " Put your hands up! "
Me: * home alone * hands up like on a concert
malijevkanal 😂😂😂 same
I was straight jamming with Corona and dab rig in hand jumpin like house of Payne
Haha 😂 premier is awesome. True legend.
How many beats he created thru his time ? >500 ?
Yup at home I was like there's concert here tickets 120$
Tiny Desk is one of the best things to come out of this century
Lawrence Worrell realest shit
big facts
I looked that up, and it's an actual fact.
Undisputed truth spittin
This is legitimately one of the coolest musical acts I have ever seen.
I love how he puts out the same energy for this tiny room of people as he would for a full sold out show, that right there is loving what you do.
I was thinking the same thing. A lot of these tiny desk concerts the artist are timid and don’t know how to act in front such a small crowd and Preemo just goes all in. He’s very professional.
@@charlieott7469 He has that big bodied old school hip hop attitude of trying to be the biggest person in the room on the mic, being able to control the crowd (no matter how large or small) and get them snapping their fingers or singing along cause your contagious energy reaches them.
That's the only way. It doesn't matter about 5,0000, or 50 people he is just perfecting the craft.
Porque el sabe que es el dueño el balón
If only guru was still alive. Rip true hip hop mc
top 10 for me
@@cmatix1008 One and Only
He's number one in my top 5. His Jazzmatazz albums are musical sex on waz
bruh my god could you imagine Gangstarr doing a tiny desk concert...
#GOAT
If you love both jazz and dj premier you feel like in heaven
They've always been a match made in heaven.
Hope they have premier on repeat in the lounge area
exactly
Was just about to comment to this effect. The full-circleness of hearing an ill jazz record then reconstructing the sample into a whole diff genre, then decades later having actual jazz musicians play to that sound...
who ? i clearly see mclemore
Every time Moment of truth comes up, I get something my eyes, can´t help it. When Preemo plays the beat in live on his drum computer, there is so much dedication in it...
RIP Gang Starr, you passed away far too soon.
R.I.P Guru
Preemo still repping Gangstarr
it is such a good song
Seeing the bass guy having the time of his life when "Nas is like" drops at 6:45 makes your day
The Bass God! Brady Watt check him out 🙏
His video "Regulate" with Warren G is a must.
When he played Royce da 5'9 you could see he was feeling the song so much!
@@chrisdaley7184 yes! Thanks for reminder
Trumpet player is insane
Seriously DJ Premier is unbeatable. One of the GREATEST DJS of ALL TIME!
Jazzy Jeff bro
Him and Dilla
*THE* greatest DJ of all time
@@Publius_Americanus Yep, I agree!
THIS WAS SO AMAZING
When i was a teen Premier rocked my nights. Today i am 46 years old and i feel like a 70 year old. And Preemo is still rocking and with the same amounts of energy. Just look at this man enjoying doing his thing..Love you Preemo.
This is the next sound, live band with a DJ playing the turntables like an instrument. This has to take off. This has to be the future of hip hop.
It has only been the way but cats out here too lazy to put in work and master their craft
It's been like that forever 🤣
@@dramatyst5661 I was about to say bro 😂
Oh my sweet summer child.
haha maaaaaahhhhn, they've been doing it this way forever!
I swear Tiny Desk has the best sound engineers. Sounds LEGIT as always.
Word. Always a blast.
I want to learn from them, would love to know how they do it, consistently supreme sound quality
Legit baby :) the sounds. Are just unreal :)
No lie
For real!
Damn, UA-cam is such an awesome invention. I can watch this, and I can replay it as many times I want!
You can save this video and keep it forever!
hahaha, i love USA for inventing youtube, HipHop and basketball.
UA-cam is God
until it`s taken down for some reason.. Do yourself a favor and download it ;)
Free youtube downloader ;) ;)
when Premo started playing Moment of Truth 19:27 i got chills R.I.P Guru we miss you
i want it played at my funeral
moving fast forward to min 19 😃👍
Definitely hit me in the feels
DragonNomak same here!
🔥🔥🔥
DJ Premier is hip hop in it's purest form. He acknowledges that hip hop borrows a lot from jazz and funk and blends it all together. Great job by the rest of the band as well.
all the early djs knew about jazz and used multiple jazz, funk, r&b, even rock samples in their tracks. good djs nowadays have a lot of musical knowledge as well. diggin in the crates is basically what every good dj does, now some only do it virtually but a true music fan, will listen to all kinds of genres.
What I like about Primo is his DJ style is so unique. You know it's Premier when you here it. His cuts and scratches are distinct. I love it.❤✌✌✌
oou yeass u right!
He is dope!!
U got damn right.. Definitely u know his spins!
clarence jones you are spot on bruv. His beats and scratches follow a recognizable pattern
Was listening to Gotta Get Over from the Trespass soundtrack and mannnnn he killed it on the scratches...👌❤💪
My mans on bass is MEAN! He happy to be there too!
facts haha
that remix of das efx real real hip hop had some cruel base on. i was forreal breaking my neck on that piece
He's riding that bass like a fuckin sheikh on a camel
Man he was smirkin all video, he was lovin it as was I!
He wasn’t used to have a camera focusing on him tho
Today was a fucking bad day. This just made me fall in love with life all over today. Thank God for real hiphop.
hope you are having better days and enjoying all the awesome hip-hop out there!
That's cool to hear but I don't think there's such a thing as real hip hop
Stay up man...everything is always worse at the moment....great music miss the era of samplesjazz soul like primo Pete rock
Stay strong my motherfukin man!
Thomas Takeshita
Said every corporate exec ever.
This was like the ultimate set! After 20:14 Premier is wiping away the odd tear for the rest of the set I noticed. Dude is so connected with his music; Moment Of Truth has gotta be one of my favourite tracks ever made. Goes without sayin' but: R.I.P Guru - That song always reminds me of ya
This could've easily been a Premier discography set, I really wouldn't have minded. Felt like 5 minutes. Amazing. R.I.P Guru.
i wanted a biggie beat sooo bad lol
this is inspiring as hell right??
I cannot believe they got Premo on here this is unbelievable holy SHIT
Prhyme should be on this series
Hopac yes my friend"Holy Shot Indeed!"
Hopac died and went to hip hop heaven
Hopac I knowwwwww never clicked so fast gadammmmmm
DJ Khalid
No Bueno
Wow, when he played “Moment of Truth” I got chills. Was raised on this here. One of the first albums I ever bought. And my favorite song off that album. It was a glorious time in Hip Hop, golden age. Back then we were “knee deep in the beats” like Biggie said. RIP GURU.
Primo and the bass player living their best life during this. Absolutely legendary.
This is one of those rare and unique moments when you must think the preparation and perfect hip hop songs that brings the live music to gel and flow with pure synergy. It takes a genius mind to put all that together and be your own Mc... DJ, and Hype man! Truly Ear candy for Hip hop and Music lovers of any genre... Massive love and Big Ups To Premier!!!
Well said...Tight set.... feeling it and digging on the fusion
Well said sir, on point! Really enjoyed this from Primo and live crew, some props!
So true man...I come back to this video on the regular
This set was so dope...but @ 19:26...that was MAGIC right there. Respect to the band, DJ Premier and RIP GURU.
This is the first youtube video I ever clapped to at the end. Sober.
Lmao
Holy shit...lmfao
Ahahah
Szanuje
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have seen a many many Tiny Desk concerts and performances. This has to qualify as a Tiny Desk musical experience.
For the younger generations, this is the literal definition of a DJ being on the ones and twos.
I've been watching lots of musician interviews lately and so many of my biggest idols say *their* biggest idol is DJ Premier.
I clearly can tell why. Long live Premier! Thank you for making this happen, NPR.
Did you watch the dj premier interview on genius
Joseph M i haven't. Good look
it's a great interview
I'm old. I bought, Step into the Arena, Daily Operation and Hard to Earn the day they were released - on cassette! And i still have them. Oh well, best days for hip hop was back then.
Bruh!!! I remember the first time I heard "Manifest", was like who the hell spitting on the mike like that?!?
theres still great hiphop!!
The Bass player loves his job XD
I honestly don't know why this isn't the top comment! ^^
7:15
as he should!!
Who is the bassist?
Bentley Mtafu brady watt i think
I haven’t stopped watching this since it came out, Moment of Truth is the best performance of anything. Ever!
It doesn't get any better than DJ Premier... RIP Guru and let Gang Starr forever educate the youth.
" Cause If we're not schooling the youth WITH wisdom
Then the sins of the father will visit the children
And that's not keepin it real...
That's keeping it - *WRONG* "
Isaac Shouldice 💥the verse si killer dude... and so true
It must hard listening to Guru, while he's DJ'ing...R.I.P Guru!!!! We miss you!!!!
You could see his energy change when he played a Gangstarr track. RIP.
It's 2am and I gotta be up for work in 5 hours but you know I'm gonna watch this to the end.
oLi.P u rock :)
Every time I come back to this tiny desk I go crazy. Hip hop is such a blessing. Takes me back to all the years where music had a meaning, you could gain knowledge and most importantly the music had a feeling!
This is why I cherish all of my vinyl records my dad passed on to me. Everyone from LL Cool J, Nas, to Sugarhill Gang, Newcleus and more!
BIG PREEM
A LEGEND IN THE FLESH
BIG UPS NPR Y'ALL REAL AF FOR THIS ONE
NPR is bringin it on... puttin on some real music
Its pronounced FLEESH
Ok murdoc
When you think HIP HOP, you mean DJ PREMIER.
When you think DJ PREMIER you mean HIP HOP!
LEGEND!!!!
24:27 minutes of goosebumps. Premier is a straight legend!
Sander de Zwart Right!!!!
word!!!!
An absolute legend!!! This is what is missing in today’s hip hop. Today’s hip hop(the majority of them) do not have the artistic abilities that the golden era has.
this is such an ode to hip hop man fuckin one of the greatest performances I've seen
Primo is HIP HOP! Best Producer IMO during an era when hip hop was getting habitualized and formulaic. He pushed the envelope all while keeping his style. We should all tip our caps for his realness.
Yo! Biggest respect to Mr. DJ Premier, who made my childhood in the suburbs of Prague city in the Czech Republic. Man, we were copying your tracks literally tape to tape, being fascinating about anything happened "out there". Seeing this in 35 years makes me feel happy that good old school is still among us!
That royce da 5'9" boom was sick!
DJ Premier is a true artist. How he finds and interprets samples ... is just one of a time!
for sure i agree
Best Moment Of Truth rendition EVER! Guru would be proud, much respect to PREMO keeping it hip hop all this time.
Primo giving such love to the great MCs he has worked with! Makes my heart warm!
A true Hip Hop legend!~
The Badder Band lads just had one of the best day of their life right there. Exceptional moment. Primo showing them what is all about and sampling them live 🥳
If there's a heaven, I feel like GURU must look down on Premier with the biggest smile. He still reps so hard for true hip hop. It's a beautiful thing. And man.... so fucking dope when he dropped Half & Half! On NPR! M.O.P. on fucking NPR! Loved every second of this.
feel what your'e saying 100%!!!!
You couldn't had said it no better Alex
I usually don't comment on UA-cam videos, but I feel like I should say this was 24:27 minutes of pure artistry by all. Good job Tiny Desk.
Daniel O I feel you man, this was outstanding
I'm not to that part in the video yet but I'm just going to agree, and Ill see you when I get there.
Still watching in 2020 DJ PREMIER Legendary!
2021
Fall of 2021!!!
2024
That trumpet and trombone solos!! They killed it 🤘🏽
Seeing him play with a band shows that Premo is also a musician. His instruments are turntables, a mixer, a MPC, and a great ear for music. Go Preem!!!
it's that rhythm!!
DJ premier is my all time favorite producer/DJ! His style is like a Picasso of music melodies. How he can interject multiple samples with his intros as well as hooks. Makes me want to break out my pen and pad and write the best rhymes I can come up with.
Gifted. Unlimited. Rhymes. Universal. GANGSTARR Foundation 4EVER!
💥💯
the bassist stole my heart when he raised his hand that quick !
So dope. I’m speechless. Dj Premier is amazing. Rest in paradise GURU
damn Guru had such a smooth flow, truly one of the greatest
RIP
He was a lyrical mastermind with a flow like no other man.
RIP GURU a legend of hip hop! Respect from Chile.
And from israel!
Matias Naranjo Donnell'y And Brazil
Respect... R.I.P GURU
grande !
Moment of truth Always gives me goosebumps!!!! Rip Guru 🙏🏾🤍 Gang Starr Forever!!!!!
he created so many legendary beats
Greatest Hip-Hop producer of all time. Couldn't imagine the genre without him.
Wow... The man is a living legend and he just reminded us why!!! Thank you NPR for the Tiny Desk!!!
15:06 just so wow. Amazing.
THAT LAST PIECE WITH GURU....."MOMENT OF TRUTH" WAS A LITTLE EMOTIONAL.....R.I.P.
Rick Ward Goodness. Yes. Hi
@@stevenhosea4849 YESSS INDEED
DJ Premier is killing this performance. Love this
Long live Premier
r.i.p. GURU ❤
Guru still lives on ❤
grooveをこんなに感じさせてくれるライブは他にない。凄すぎる。
Had me crying beginning of the moment of Truth,can tell premier was feeling it the most
19:25 When i saw he sampling that on the billboard live in Tokyo, i started to cry nonstop. Means a lot for me.
WHOA!!!! This sounds so beautiful!! Dont you agree??
Straight Fire!!! R.I.P Gifted Unlimited
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve listened to this. Gang Starr is among the early acts I found that hooked me on hip hop. RIP Guru. Long live Premier.
Pure emotional on this one. The legend and my all time favorite Primo. Doing his best beats with the classics! And the band took it to a new level.
Hearing those horns at 7:05 brought a tear to my eye
I've never seen a dj being a dj and performer at the same time this is amazing
Beig Khat thats bcause dj's of today arent really dj's in the old school hiphop sense of the word. Believe it or not back inna day the dj was the main feature & the emcee was 2nd! Lol example: Eric B & Rakim...the dj's name is first. Peace.
Its been happening for decades, the earliest hiphop was all about the DJ keeping the beats for the rapper and then producers like Mantronix took it to another level similar to what Premier is doing here, utilising technology with turntablism back in the mid 80s, you then had Jazzy Jeff and Cash Money creating a whole performance behind the decks and Jeff even had his own band behind him in the early 2ks very similar to this but not quite on this level as the band werent as well integrated.
This happened back in the day
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve come back to this. It’s Greatness
DJ premiere is one of the clearest channels of light on earth folks. Be glad to be present in the eyes of a legend! Micfan2020
I love old school hip hop like this one, these guys are awesome, much respect for Premiere..
peace and love from Argentina.
I Love Dj Premier, REST IN PEACE GURU. WE LOVE YOU!
Somebody just go ahead and make a bronze statue of Premo. For anyone who understands anything about Hip Hop history, we place DJ Premier amongst the legends who created a sound that defined the Golden Era. Dopest DJ/Producer of all time in my humble opinion. Salute! The band was nice!
That version of "moment of truth" is just so great, one if the illest beats. R.I.P. Guru
This is actually the best video on UA-cam.
this is by far the best NPR feature
Did you watch the Anderson Paak one? That was dope as well.
Daniel Louis Camaquin T-Pain will always hold that crown
Daniel Louis Camaquin My top three Tiny desks so far
1. DJ Premier
2. Anderson Paak
3. Chicano Batman
ArneBergsch yes and that was hella dope still on my top 5
Hector Carrillo mine is preemo, noname and ala.ni
Props to all the instrumentalists but I couldn't help but notice the flawlessness of the bassist!! One of my favorite Tiny Desks
He’s Brady watt! Check him out he’s amazing
Damn I've never seen Premo this energetic!
RIP Guru. Premo still the GOAT DJ!!!
Primo's passion represents the essence of hip hop
Whenever I make beats I always try to make them sound "right", and the more I listen to DJ Premier, the more I realize he's exactly what my ears consider "right" as far as hip-hop goes. Thank you Preem. Much love from Cali brother
I am OLD 👴, but this is the first time I have seen a DJ with a live band! This is showing thinking outside of the box works.
Yes siiiir!!! The future
A great moment of DJ PREMIER and Musicians the real hip hop peace...
Dude on the trumpet murdered it
realdeal139 Jonathan Powell is his name, one of the baddest in the game.
bruh they all did truly
Turned completely red though lol
They all murdered it, true masters of their craft.
DJ set with a live band! Das Whas Up!!” 👍🏾 And it’s amazing how far DJ mixers and equipment has come over the years. The possibilities are limitless!
Daaaaaaaaaaaam. PURE HIP HOP!! *sheds a tear* This was beautiful.
WOOOOOOW!!! I can't believe I'm just seeing this AMAZING performance!!! DJ Premier is already the DOPEST, most prolific producer in Hip Hop history, him with his "Badder Band" was INCREDIBLE and them ending their set with Moment Of Truth definitely brought a tear to my eye, RIP Guru FOREVER!!! Nuff Respect and Thanks to the NPR Tiny Desk team, y'all are doing a REMARKABLE service, keep SHININ', Word!!!!
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That was truly amazing man!! That ending had me dancing with that moment of truth loop!! God bless you preemo!! GANG STARR - One of the best yet!!!