Biography
Active since 1987, the year he debuted behind Guru as one-half of Gang Starr, DJ Premier is among the most crucial figures in hip-hop, and one of the most important trackmasters of the '90s. Aggressive and raw, a Premier track is an instantly recognizable soundclash of battling loops and heavy scratching that evokes the sound of Brooklyn. Besides helming Gang Starr's seven albums, Premier has productions on many of the East Coast's other importan...Read more