When Gang Starr Played the Game and WON

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @CurtisBond
    @CurtisBond Рік тому +19

    To all those people that argue hip hop isn’t art (there are still quite a few of them), this man (Preemo) literally found a two second snippet of an obscure jazz song off an obscure record and literally made one of the best and most recognizable beats in hip hop history from it. Not only that, but he knew exactly *which* two seconds were the *right* two seconds. That is the work of an extremely talented “artist”.

  • @MetalSonic420
    @MetalSonic420 Рік тому +169

    Mass Appeal is an absolute classic, and Hard to Earn is such a fire album.

  • @simoneambrosini4404
    @simoneambrosini4404 Рік тому +249

    Man I think we need a video about T.R.O.Y. by Pete rock and Cl Smooth the story behind the beat is simply crazy

  • @CarbonComs
    @CarbonComs Рік тому +84

    Preemo is one of the GOATs of hip hop man, and he’s still doing it at just as high a level as always. That hip hop 50 EP has the hottest beats I’ve heard this year.

    • @gaffle-411
      @gaffle-411 Рік тому +5

      What is the name of the EP and who are the artist that created it? I’m going to look it up.

    • @CarbonComs
      @CarbonComs Рік тому

      @@gaffle-411 look for Hip Hop 50: Vol 1 by DJ Premier. Got features from Joey badass, remy ma, slick Rick, lil Wayne, nas, and run the jewels. Only 5 songs but they’re all good. There was another preemo song I thought was on that EP but actually isn’t. It’s called Runway ft. Westside Gunn and Rome Streetz, another great beat there.

    • @TheRealDJSigma
      @TheRealDJSigma Рік тому

      @@gaffle-411 "Hip Hop 50: Vol 1" by DJ Premier. It features Joey Bada$$, Remy Ma, Rapsody, Nas, Run The Jewels, Slick Rick and Lil Wayne.

  • @jloiben12
    @jloiben12 Рік тому +133

    Ahh yes. John Williams. Mr. “if you want your movie at the Oscars just let me cook”

    • @diggingthegreats
      @diggingthegreats  Рік тому +15

      💯💯

    • @joequincy5574
      @joequincy5574 Рік тому +1

      ​@@diggingthegreatshello, I've loved your channel for a long time now, yada yada... I keep adding to my "movies I want to watch" list based on ones you call out in your videos, like Sabrina here or The Thing With Two Heads (not even a good bad movie, good call not watching). Would you consider putting up a movie focused episode? Or even a list somewhere?

    • @jbroadway12
      @jbroadway12 Рік тому +1

      The OG Hans Zimmer
      Grandfather of Ludwig göransson

    • @hayatefaith4273
      @hayatefaith4273 Рік тому

      ​@@joequincy5574if you haven't seen The Holy Mountain watch that soon

  • @gen0565
    @gen0565 Рік тому +15

    Fact: In 1994, DJ Premier and Guru had dropped this project in March then a month later in April, Nas dropped Illmatic, in which, Preemo helped produced, both changing the rap game forever #LivinLegends

  • @fappe908
    @fappe908 Рік тому +83

    Rest in power guru, gifted unlimited rhymes universal known as baldhead slick the king of monotone.

    • @Think1stAct2nd
      @Think1stAct2nd Рік тому +4

      So dope, to see someone that knows the man's FULL name and aliases! So sad imo, how he doesn't get acknowledged more and revered more (openly) by his peers.

    • @fappe908
      @fappe908 Рік тому +6

      @Think1stAct2nd Aint that the truth.
      “You got hip-hop, then you got hip-pop” binary star

    • @Think1stAct2nd
      @Think1stAct2nd Рік тому +3

      @@fappe908 u ain't never lie fam!

    • @cwrichardson3
      @cwrichardson3 6 місяців тому

      Ok... but he is talking about both. Don't forget Premier.

    • @fappe908
      @fappe908 6 місяців тому

      @@cwrichardson3 I never forget preemo my fav producer, check out unorthodox w Joey badass and I’ve committed m*rder with Mos def.
      I commented about guru since he’s the one that is not with out. Hopefully preem doesn’t leave for a loong time

  • @hegemonycricket2182
    @hegemonycricket2182 Рік тому +10

    "...i represent, set up sh*t like a tent boy, you're paranoid 'cuz you're a son like Elroy..."
    RIP Guru

  • @joshandrox
    @joshandrox Рік тому +64

    I waited on Premiere's table at a restaurant in LA early 2000s. Gangstarr is just incredible. Premiere or GURU seperate or together make incredible music. Premo was super cool... After his meal he signed my Mass Appeal 12"s. I have them framed on my wall to this day!

    • @grinchoi1
      @grinchoi1 Рік тому +14

      You had the Mass Appeal 12 inch on you the night you happened to wait Premier’s table?

    • @questionyourself718
      @questionyourself718 Рік тому +4

      ​@@grinchoi1thats what i was thinking 😂

    • @MsYewsed
      @MsYewsed Рік тому +1

      Like what

    • @TEAMGETHELP
      @TEAMGETHELP Рік тому

      Lmfao huh

  • @CurtisBond
    @CurtisBond Рік тому +16

    First GangStarr song I ever heard. It represents one of my earliest memories with Hip Hop. R.I.P. Guru.

  • @markfelixm
    @markfelixm Рік тому +8

    The way you break down these hiphop gems is masterful and entertaining. The production and format are on point too. Fantastic channel

  • @benkendall5562
    @benkendall5562 Рік тому +50

    Mass Appeal singlehandly got me into boom bap hip hop. Played it on Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 repeatedly as a kid. I had never heard something so catchy and funky, timeless classic 🔥

    • @megahyperdeathAIDS
      @megahyperdeathAIDS Рік тому +11

      I was waiting for a Pro Skater 4 comment, was 5 when that game came out and it got me into Gang Starr as well as System Of A Down 😅

    • @wilmars9146
      @wilmars9146 8 місяців тому

      Boom Bap is the original sound of Rap Music just so you know. And it was " SUCKER MC'S " by RUN-DMC that solidified the Boom Bap sound on wax.

    • @marvaff6878
      @marvaff6878 2 місяці тому +1

      @@megahyperdeathAIDSsome all-time great tunes on THPS4!

  • @daveday6728
    @daveday6728 Рік тому +11

    We lost Guru on the same day I lost my old man. Much love from the UK

    • @diggingthegreats
      @diggingthegreats  Рік тому +6

      Ahh man that's a rough day, I'm sorry. Much love from the US 🙏

  • @Andrew_On_Keys
    @Andrew_On_Keys Рік тому +13

    Sample snitching reminds me of the Magician’s Alliance from Arrested Development protecting their secrets 😂

  • @kaysha
    @kaysha Рік тому +2

    Superb. Loved growing up in the Gangstarr era

  • @papajgates968
    @papajgates968 Рік тому +22

    I think this album got me tuned to jazz and I thank them for that.

    • @iancraig8543
      @iancraig8543 Рік тому +2

      yes, and hip hop got me into old soul/funk records as well which im also thankful

  • @dakritic
    @dakritic Рік тому +11

    Lol… I’ve always felt John Williams was the DJ Premier of film scores and Premo the John Williams of HipHop. To hear you say it, gave me chills and I appreciate you recognizing the legend/maestro in this realm. I’ve always wished they would have collaborated to some degree, an age old dream of mine. I see him perform at Tanglewood’s Film night every summer. A perfect cap to the season. Much success with the channel.

    • @diggingthegreats
      @diggingthegreats  Рік тому +2

      Can you imagine a full movie soundtrack by DJ Premier? 🤯

    • @dakritic
      @dakritic Рік тому

      @@diggingthegreats: That would be amazing.

    • @Megaphone77
      @Megaphone77 Рік тому

      ​@diggingthegreats it's sort of been done. Not so much scored but Preemo did the soundtrack for The Breaks telemovie and series.
      My neck was sore watching it. So many headnodders.

  • @CalBeau5
    @CalBeau5 Рік тому +4

    Awww man, this is dope! I was just binging a bunch of his “So Wassup?” videos a few hours ago. Great vid as always!

    • @diggingthegreats
      @diggingthegreats  Рік тому

      Love his series - so many stories! I could listen to him talk all day

  • @StevenQBeatz
    @StevenQBeatz Рік тому +11

    I'd love to see you do a video on 90s Memphis Rap! So much history and influence, and so many dope samples!

  • @jadasheekstyles2000
    @jadasheekstyles2000 Рік тому +6

    I mean, an I wrong for loving The Full Clip album as an album? Not just a greatest hits record, this album was a journey. Mass Appeal enlightened my mind and broadened my horizons of what hip hop could be.

  • @dacrookedi
    @dacrookedi Рік тому +7

    Gang Starr is my ALL TIME favorite Group. I can't name Any Hip Hop group that progresses after each album. Some may Explode on the first album then Bomb (BOOOoooo) on the next. Some have lengthy careers, but track record is not consistent. Gang Starr wasn't just consistent, their album's got better & BETTER, harder & HARDER each step of the way. THANKS FOR THE UPLOAD BRO!!!

  • @Ojace_mecca
    @Ojace_mecca Рік тому +7

    Everything about 94” hip hop records/album is apex...

    • @baconeggcheesepodcast9390
      @baconeggcheesepodcast9390 Рік тому +1

      What’s your top three albums

    • @Ojace_mecca
      @Ojace_mecca Рік тому

      @@baconeggcheesepodcast9390 tbh is hard to pick 3 albums as my favorite of time without cheating on other great albums but from Gang Starr “Moments of Truth” and “Owners” are my favorite I mean both albums are the ones I really played till my tape popped. Simple reason is this at certain age your environment and radio influence your playlist so let’s say I wasn’t old enough to buy an album in 94... but I am mos def a student of Nas in the Loop of the modern hip hop fiasco.

  • @pervertedalchemist9944
    @pervertedalchemist9944 Рік тому +3

    "Hard To Earn" set the tone for "Moment Of Truth" to go gold. That RIAA certification was long overdue and well deserved.

  • @neonvandal8770
    @neonvandal8770 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic that you made a comparison with John Williams and Premiere. Ive always loved John Williams and because he originally started as a Jazz musician, i can only imagine what symphonic boom bap head nodders they could create. Just imagine..Mindblowing! 🎧🖤

  • @BacchusAurelius-yj4mb
    @BacchusAurelius-yj4mb Рік тому +2

    Awesome comparison between Preemo and John Williams, who frequently references classical compositions in his film scores. Fun fact, Williams son is the lead singer of the band Toto, of "Africa" fame

  • @xavierlafontaine121
    @xavierlafontaine121 Рік тому +13

    Speaking of elevator music: You should check out the song Ho Happy Jackie on AZ 1995 debut album Doe or Die. The beat is literally what I imagine would play at the elevator at the mall in the 80s or maybe even in a waiting room, yet it works so fucking well! AZ first appeared as the only feature on Nas' debut, Illmatic. Something about that opening verse on Life's a Bitch hit so hard that I just had to do a deep dive into his entire discography. It is worth doing yourself if you like old school hip hop. AZ has the flow, lyrics, voice and knows what beats are worth rapping over! Please Mr. Digging, make a video about one of AZ's tracks... Perhaps Life Goes On Feat: Common and Allure??

    • @xavierlafontaine121
      @xavierlafontaine121 Рік тому +5

      Also 1993's Midnight Maurauders by A Tribe Called Quest (If you haven't listened to this back to front, you are doing yourself a disservice lol) might scratch more of your unquenched elevator beat thirst

  • @MAARTN
    @MAARTN Рік тому

    Glad you did a video on Gang Starr!

  • @djkellykel3383
    @djkellykel3383 Рік тому +1

    You’re my favorite channel on UA-cam. I like how you pay homage to the greats of hip hop. Gangstarr has to be one of the greatest groups of music. Primo and Guru created the soundtrack to our lives. Appreciate your channel and all of your content. Peace!

  • @AidanTemplin
    @AidanTemplin Рік тому +2

    This one hits home!! I'm a huge Gang Starr / Preemo / Guru fan, and am SO stoked you finally dropped a video about them! Hope to see more in the future! Also, I had to pause the video to cop that squiggle slip mat, shit is so cold!! Keep it Bshawwwwww

  • @SpaceHCowboy
    @SpaceHCowboy Рік тому +3

    You dude, love your stuff.
    When can we get another live set.??

    • @diggingthegreats
      @diggingthegreats  Рік тому +1

      🙏 Ideally, I'd love to do it regularly, it's just a matter of balancing time with creating these videos. At minimum - I've been doing livestreams at every 100k marker, so that's coming soon-ish. Those are one of my favorite parts of this channel though - interacting with everybody LIVE - nothing like it 🔥

    • @SpaceHCowboy
      @SpaceHCowboy Рік тому

      ​@@diggingthegreatsYes'sir.
      If you keep producing this here quality work I have no doubt you hit the numbers.
      Stay safe, respect.
      Much love from Scotland.
      PPS.. Keep me a set of those slip mats by til I get paid on Monday 28th. 🙏🏼

  • @s.m1nd
    @s.m1nd Рік тому

    I thoroughly enjoy your channel. Probably the only channel I don’t speed up to watch! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @teleologicalanalysis5291
    @teleologicalanalysis5291 Рік тому +1

    Mass Appeal is my favorite Gangstarr song. And that's saying a lot! RIP GURU.

  • @handsomeguy3486
    @handsomeguy3486 Рік тому +2

    In my opinion Gang Starr's best song, also one of the most iconic beats in hip hop history

  • @rapfreak7797
    @rapfreak7797 Рік тому +2

    Jeru’s The Sun Rises In The East is Preemo at his best IMHO

  • @simdane5898
    @simdane5898 Рік тому +1

    Class A entertainer, this guy. Watching your videos doesn't really feel like youtube, it feels more like reading a book. Super dope content.

    • @diggingthegreats
      @diggingthegreats  Рік тому

      One of the best compliments I've received, thank you 🙏

  • @Myscentsei
    @Myscentsei Рік тому +1

    My favorite of all time! Gives me goosebumps

  • @themusicofcbdkris
    @themusicofcbdkris Рік тому

    Really enjoyed your production 🔥

  • @dothex
    @dothex Рік тому +1

    When you started scratching in the youngsta "Moneys growing like grass with the mass appeal"
    I got the fuck up out my seat and had to salute.
    Bro you have not missed yet! And I look forward to you breaking down each and everyone of my personal classics.

  • @TheRealPeterChavez
    @TheRealPeterChavez Рік тому +2

    John Williams is the DJ Premier of movie scores

  • @aiedyn
    @aiedyn Рік тому +7

    I remember trying to remake this beat when I was like 15 and the snares/kicks being the way they were absolutely confused me to no end. He's a damn genius!!!

  • @wg85
    @wg85 Рік тому +3

    Your content is why UA-cam exists. Appreciate your work!

  • @djbigredaz3515
    @djbigredaz3515 Рік тому +1

    Just ordered the slipmats, and sticker pack! Gonna use em out here in AZ!

  • @Wrekkshoppe
    @Wrekkshoppe Рік тому +1

    Mass Appeal was one of the illest jokes I've ever heard then. Now, I have one of the hardest questions in hip hop: which was the better GANGSTARR album - Hard to Earn or Moment of Truth?!

  • @prlysis
    @prlysis Рік тому +2

    This channel made me fall in love with hip-hop again. Thank you for the excellent content.

  • @Jacqueal
    @Jacqueal Рік тому +2

    "Mass Appeal" has the kind of beat that's repetitive but you don't want to stop listening to it.

    • @HUYI1
      @HUYI1 Рік тому

      hence the words, of the song, it click even when you think about it now lol

  • @magneticlarry
    @magneticlarry Рік тому

    And don’t forget the Armand Van Helden track Hot Butter that flips this beat with Q-tip’s “hot butter on what say what the popcorn” lyric, thus extending the joke

  • @ficus3929
    @ficus3929 Рік тому +1

    I love this beat in spite of how simple it is. The first time I heard it I was scratching my head. How can this be so simple and so dope at the same time?

  • @unc1589
    @unc1589 Рік тому

    3 in the morning bumping through the Bronx when the streets was quiet.
    It was a dark strange sound.
    The Doppler effect as the car drives by with that piano chirping sounded crazy.

  • @SoSoMillie
    @SoSoMillie Рік тому

    First, it took years to find the original sample of "Mass Appeal" and it was a real cheesy fusion LP. The sample itself is an extremely short little riff. Premier's ear is impeccable in finding the tiniest sound to sample. Second, the fact that Premier thought this is what mainstream hip-hop sounded like in '93/'94 is hilarious cause there are many mainstream hip-hop songs from that era that are classics today.

  • @xAntoIRL
    @xAntoIRL Рік тому +3

    Guru is one of our most underappreciated legends

  • @q-dawwg626
    @q-dawwg626 Рік тому +4

    Gamgstarr is so dope 🔥 and I still bump it to this day

  • @lorenzogregorio2204
    @lorenzogregorio2204 Рік тому +1

    I think a video on the various Jazzmatazz could be really good

  • @blackice3395
    @blackice3395 Рік тому +1

    One of the greatest producers of all times... And don't forget he's from the south!

  • @ttewb12
    @ttewb12 Рік тому +3

    You should make a video about nujabes

  • @crowfoot7355
    @crowfoot7355 Рік тому +2

    Another awesome episode. Would love to see you put out something on Dj Premier and PE State of the union.

  • @kaydevious
    @kaydevious Рік тому +2

    Premo and Pete Rock forever. The two goats that made me want to begin making beats

    • @MockManor
      @MockManor Рік тому

      Facts 🔥🔥👏🏾

  • @drstrange629
    @drstrange629 Рік тому +1

    The face I made when you matched the sample with the drums. 😣😝🔥🎶

  • @philiptoner8719
    @philiptoner8719 Рік тому

    When this came out, it seemed like the natural progression of beats and rhymes from the dynamic duo of hip hop

  • @bybd
    @bybd Рік тому

    “Radio” hit is kinda strong. I don’t know this song from the radio, tho’ it was big for a Gangstarr record. Great content

  • @DopeBoyzMusiQ
    @DopeBoyzMusiQ Рік тому +1

    in my Record colection since it came out!

  • @Gl6619
    @Gl6619 Рік тому

    Love Hard to Earn…”Speak ya Clout” is sonically on another level…particularly the music for Lil Daps verse

  • @ernestochefujara2709
    @ernestochefujara2709 Рік тому

    oh yeah! I was so waiting for you to cover some Gang Starr. Gonna be a blast, I'm sure of it.

  • @yodabe882
    @yodabe882 Рік тому

    This channel is by far the best thing on UA-cam.

  • @visionsofpromise
    @visionsofpromise Рік тому +3

    "We made it as a joke"
    Fans: Jokes on you, we love it 👍

  • @MRblazedBEANS
    @MRblazedBEANS Рік тому

    I love you channel. Not only is it entertaining as hell, i learn soemthint new ever time. Being a hip hop head that not often a video will teach me something. Plus you remind me of songs i forgot about long ago.

  • @Maulleygxxx
    @Maulleygxxx Рік тому

    We used to make this beat riding back from sports events back in high school… like 4-5 beat boxing. The good old days

  • @FHILLYBULL-j7s
    @FHILLYBULL-j7s Рік тому

    Great job in analyzing this hip-hop. Legend, producer, productions.

  • @F80_Roach
    @F80_Roach Рік тому +1

    Not sure if Gang Starr and "Sabrina" have ever been mentioned in the same context, but both are DOPE... I'm all for it!

  • @novasmoker66
    @novasmoker66 Рік тому +1

    I need to get into more Gang Starr tbh, I'd love to see a video about Nujabes at some point

  • @rushmatic
    @rushmatic Рік тому

    Wow, I had no idea! I had the song play my entire sophomore year of college as if it was my theme song.

  • @daveamigo7075
    @daveamigo7075 Рік тому +1

    i’m so happy i found this youtube account i could watch these for hours

  • @jaygranttaylor
    @jaygranttaylor Рік тому

    Loved this video. Comparing Premier to John Williams is so on point - both absolute masters of their craft that do it like nobody else and are instantly identifiable.
    Keep up the great work, your videos are really inspiring!

  • @pygmyhippomusic
    @pygmyhippomusic Рік тому +1

    Great video! Always look forward to your new uploads man!

  • @TYBO-xl1xz
    @TYBO-xl1xz Рік тому +1

    He caught that piece very well

  • @asshoIe94
    @asshoIe94 Рік тому +1

    tuesdays were always my favorite day. if you know, you know.

  • @ico.oliveira
    @ico.oliveira Рік тому +1

    Dig the slipmat... but no shipping to Brazil. oh well...

  • @mistergoodcitizen9914
    @mistergoodcitizen9914 Рік тому

    To me his is the greatest producer in hip hop history. His catalog of hits is huge.

  • @natesims1680
    @natesims1680 Рік тому +1

    GangStarr and Black Star are my two favorite groups of all time.

  • @jjpc225
    @jjpc225 Рік тому

    I don’t think there’s anything wrong with “sample snitching” at all! I love finding the original samples and opening myself to a whole new genre of good music.

  • @1andonlydasilent1
    @1andonlydasilent1 Рік тому +1

    Bruh ... Mass Appeal is one of many tracks in Hip Hop that has influenced my approach on sample flips! Much respect to Premier and Rest Easy King Keith "Guru" Elam 👑👑

  • @kel-melprevail8127
    @kel-melprevail8127 Рік тому +1

    This album and .. dailly op and moment are their best albums

  • @JohnnyVee007
    @JohnnyVee007 Рік тому +2

    Oh man. Hopefully we get a video based off LoTUG

  • @dreamsinthree
    @dreamsinthree Рік тому

    That was dope. I love your channel, man!

  • @jeffreed2160
    @jeffreed2160 Рік тому +1

    I laughed at how at the end of each of your videos, you say, buy you have to peep this video to get the brilliance of my knowledge! So super dope, your like poetry in motion! Keep bringing your brilliance brother!

  • @angyslandamo946
    @angyslandamo946 Рік тому +1

    Classic Album 💿🎙🙏🏾🙏🏿❤️👑

  • @roaringsun4743
    @roaringsun4743 Рік тому

    "What's the deal with all you break-record cats, SNITCHING, and put us on the back of records saying we used staff. That's violating, straight up and down."

  • @marcel4002
    @marcel4002 Рік тому

    If Premier was trying to do what you're saying he was, then he failed. Instead, what he did was create an elegant, seemingly simple and gritty sound that you listen to in the back of the bus with headphones on while you watch the city pass by through the window. It's a masterpiece of Hip Hop...
    No worries "Primo" we can't win em all...

  • @Gilamunster777
    @Gilamunster777 Рік тому

    Premiers best work was Group Home's Livin Proof album

  • @_leviathanmusic
    @_leviathanmusic Рік тому

    i feel like gang starr predicted music today. it’s numbers and tik tok vs raw creativity. but they ended up making a hit out of mocking the industry. greatness.

  • @lowlowseesee
    @lowlowseesee Рік тому

    Yo you even did some cuts!!!! Lol I’m dead. Love it!!

  • @spliffsoldier
    @spliffsoldier Рік тому +1

    Top 10 beat in all of hip hop

  • @steve.santiago
    @steve.santiago Рік тому

    Great video as always. Hard to Earn will always have a special place in my heart as the first CD I ever bought

  • @LGas31
    @LGas31 Рік тому

    I’d love to see “find my way” by Tribe, with Dilla’s production. I know the sample structures are also complicated with this song.

  • @big_t_dynasty
    @big_t_dynasty Рік тому +1

    I was just listening to this yesterday.

  • @baṭo_saṅsārin
    @baṭo_saṅsārin Рік тому +1

    My Favoriute Duo
    2.Mobb Deep
    3.UGK

  • @marvaff6878
    @marvaff6878 2 місяці тому

    To this day Mass Appeal is such a cold beat🥶🔥

  • @Positive_Tea
    @Positive_Tea Рік тому

    Such a perfect breakdown of this song. Keep Diggin!!

  • @justinbarber2599
    @justinbarber2599 Рік тому

    Missed this one when it dropped by 🔥🔥🔥 keep dropping!

  • @militantmarxman5275
    @militantmarxman5275 Рік тому

    I'm pretty sure at PRhyme and other shows when DJ Premier plays original samples & how they were flipped he uses the Mass Appeal one, so I wouldn't worry about "snitching" on it at this point. if this video came out in 1995 different story, lol.

  • @GrapLuvaMr7
    @GrapLuvaMr7 Рік тому +3

    Salute to my brother Premier! I was wondering...will you ever be doing a video on one of Pete Rock's productions? You mentioned him in several of your videos but you haven't done a video on him yet...I would love to see that!👍🏾🎶🔥👑💯