Insane DJ Premier Beats That Got Rejected

In this video I'm taking you down a journey all about some of the amazing hip hop beats produced by DJ Premier that have been rejected. Many have been passed around and reused by other rappers, and some have never seen the light of day. You may be suprised when you hear some of the insane beats that got passed over.
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[@airfixx_8952]

@0:40 - Is this one of yours? ......If so what's it called?

[@DJFurio]

@airfixx_8952 yes all the background beats are mine and that one is here djfurio.bandcamp.com/track/bt1-019

[@airfixx_8952]

@@DJFurio - Nice.....That's D.O.P.E.

[@DJFurio]

Thanks

[@DanFreeman723]

Premier's beats sound more like NY Hip Hop than most NYC producers. He's considered #1 citywide. Which is crazy because he's from Texas.

[@DJFurio]

Yeah a Houston guy originally but he definitely helped create that NY boom bap sound of the 90s

[@shottashabazz6721]

Living in Crooklyn helped him a lot also. Not taking nothing from Texas because it’ has tough neighborhoods to but Crooklyn is in a world by itself especially back in the 80’s/90’s. I think living there gave him something that helped him create that gritty jazzy boom bap sound he is known for.

[@joebrat6809]

Quite possibly the greatest producer of all time...I can't believe people rejected these

[@DJFurio]

Definitely a great producer

[@federicovicente8116]

The amount of data, anecdotes, songs you give, is simply amazing. I love your channel for things like this. Thanks for opening my ears.

[@DJFurio]

Appreciate it thanks. I did a lot of research for this particular one so I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@ruffiankickloops]

Jay-Z always be turning down fire ass beats 😂

[@DJFurio]

Definitely 🤣

[@travongriffin3671]

And always be using bullshit ass beats, too

[@eezwhatiteeez]

probably quite easy to pass on some bangers when you have prime Just Blaze in your back pocket🤣

[@corrosivedevourer]

But uses the "always be my sunshine" beat and "Imaginary Players" beat 🗑️

[@eezwhatiteeez]

@@corrosivedevourer imaginary players beat goes hard

[@stefan5430]

You need to do more episodes of rejected beats by dj premier. Hell you can make a series out of this with rejected beats from different producers

[@DJFurio]

Yeah there’s a lot more I could have included and definitely could make some different ones about other producers too.

[@eddiethetruhead]

I did not know Nas turned down what came to be the Waiting for the World to End beat. As much as I love Nas, I’m thankful Rakim got a hold of it to craft one of his dopest joints ever. It’s one of Primo’s best too. Never get tired of that absolute classic track.🔊🤌🏼 Mad props to Premier and the God Emcee.🙏🏼 The 18th Letter, forever.🔥🎤🔥💾🔥🔊 Peace from Canada Furio.👊🏼

[@DJFurio]

Yeah it ended up with the right person in the end. Rakim and Premier have done done great tracks together.

[@manden7510]

I never heard about that beat being for NAS before, but after going back and listening to the Rakim track it 100% sounds like a NAS beat, even the way Rakim flows on it

[@davidpicton1925]

Nas turned down the 50 cent beat "many men" aswell.. could hear nas on that beat.

[@eddiethetruhead]

@@davidpicton1925 I didn’t know bout that pass either. Many Men is probably my fav beat that 50 ever rocked on too. I could definitely hear Nas on that joint.

[@tainosavage2169]

Man..I would love to hear every single beat he ever built period..Even the ones with errors.💯

[@DJFurio]

He’s really secretive with his beats and his beatmaking process. Very few videos showing him putting a beat together.

[@Spanishdog17]

Keep doing your thing! These videos are informative and entertaining! Also great work finding some of these samples.

[@DJFurio]

I’m glad you like it. Thanks for watching

[@mauriceartis7134]

Man Furio you dropped some jewels on this one. Much respect.

[@DJFurio]

I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@mebramadonsela4637]

I love it when you're covering PREMO'S work. 💯

[@DJFurio]

My favourite producer so I wanted to do this one. I might do some similar on other producers too.

[@SkibidiRizzer]

Amazing video DJ Furio, great editing!!! Peace

[@DJFurio]

Thanks for watching

[@surikati]

ToeJam and Earl!!! 😂😂😂 Amazing video!!!

[@DJFurio]

I used to love playing that game. I’m glad you like the video. Thanks for watching.

[@Simair78]

Nice freshening us up on beats history! Thanks!!

[@DJFurio]

I’m glad you liked it. Thanks.

[@-Osiris-]

Amazing video! Super informative. I never knew Jay rejected the Golden Child beat, he would have killed it at that time too. Would love to see this as some kind of series

[@DJFurio]

I’m glad you liked the video thanks. Jay-Z would have been great on that beat. I might well turn this into a series. I wanted to start off with Preemo though. Maybe Pete Rock next. I will need to do some research.

[@dfree1442]

Nowhere near as good as Ras was.

[@1andonlydasilent1]

25th Hour is my shit by Reks He killed that Premier track!

[@DJFurio]

They work well together

[@rastazik1]

Amazing job 💯

[@DJFurio]

I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@sethwetzel974]

I love to learn history by the all time greats!!!! Thanks for the vid my man!!!!

[@DJFurio]

Thanks for watching

[@cutupaquarterjugofwater4708]

Dope. Glad you popped up in recommended. Subbed

[@DJFurio]

Appreciate it. Thanks for the sub.

[@Kasey_Barkle]

Bloody entertaining shiz. Nice editing. Preem be my spirit guide

[@DJFurio]

I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@dubsbangermusic]

videos sick put together very well!!!

[@DJFurio]

appreciate it my man

[@wardy2c]

Really good video. Preemo’s the 🐐 👑 I like that guitar beat of yours playing when Jay Z is speaking. An element of the sample reminds me of Mark B and Blade’s The Unknown

[@DJFurio]

I’m glad you like the video. Here’s a link to that track playing in the background djfurio.bandcamp.com/track/bt1-003

[@jeevesish]

That Royce Da 5’9 Boom beat will always be ill as fuck ❤💯🔥🙌🏾🫶🏼 DJ Premier is the goat 🐐👏

[@DJFurio]

It’s a great beat

[@davidscott2095]

INCREDIBLE!

[@DJFurio]

Glad you liked it. Thanks

[@D33J3nk1]

He did "shut ya blood clot mouth" for 50 cent and 50 rejected it,so preem gave it to the NYGs -ready

[@DJFurio]

Great track that I remember from one of his tour mixtapes when he was ripping up 2 copies of it

[@D33J3nk1]

@@DJFurio yeah it was mint,i thought that beat was class

[@DJFurio]

Definitely a mint track

[@stereo-type1510]

50 used that beat tho

[@D33J3nk1]

@@stereo-type1510 he recorded over it but never officially put it out.the NYGs actually address this on ready by saying "this nigga preem hit us up with some shit and we used it-coz industry niggaz dont recognise street music"

[@Turner842]

Took a while to get over you sounding like the voice over bloke off gogglebox but you know the craic …. Belting video 👏🏻

[@DJFurio]

Craig Cash 🤣 I’m from Manchester too

[@wardy2c]

Part pf My Life one of my favourite Premier songs, slept on, absolute banger… never one it was passed on but glad it was cause Bumpy knucks sounds great on it

[@DJFurio]

Yeah it’s a great track that not everyone has heard.

[@caimbus]

So in other words Preemo couldn't break the being late stereotype LOL!!

[@DJFurio]

Sounds like it 🤣

[@TheNathtube]

Grest watch cheers bro

[@DJFurio]

I’m glad you liked it. Thanks.

[@williamrodrigues5947]

Ótimo trabalho bro… Primo is the best…. As melhores bases até hoje…

[@BillyBatsonMarvel]

Many of those rejected beats I couldn’t see those artists on them. Sometimes the beat just ain’t for you.

[@DJFurio]

Very true

[@ETwOneE21]

That lyte beat happened the way it was to be. She did it justice

[@DJFurio]

Yeah I like that track with her vocals

[@frightlessbird9327]

I didn't know that beat for a Bumpy song "Part Of My Life" was originaly for Charlie Baltimore. This is one of my favourite Bumpy's tracks, and favourte beat by Preemo.

[@thelegendofBigRay]

Good nostalgic vibes . Back when the music made u feel good . Back when " Turn Dat up " meant it was 🔥 & u had to hear more

[@StandingO123]

That Say Goodnight track for Reks is crazy 🤯

[@_PMKG_]

agreed. especially his 2nd verse. he goes off.

[@mickloDZ]

Excellent 👌

[@DJFurio]

Thanks for watching

[@arthurcharlie2873]

New sub. Stoked I found you. Good work.

[@DJFurio]

Appreciate it thanks. I’m glad you liked the video

[@Pauxthabeatmaker]

Boom!!!

[@DJFurio]

@Pauxthabeatmaker great track

[@SagaRecords]

The answer is simple " They needed a more commercial type beats"

[@vekoffski]

Bumpy K gots the hardest beats from Preemo, fuckin'love it❤

[@DJFurio]

Yeah they work well together

[@grezzer1427]

These beats in the background are 🔥🔥🔥 and great video.

[@DJFurio]

Thanks. I’ve set all my albums to a free download for Christmas too bit.ly/3ty8vu8

[@grezzer1427]

@@DJFurio it's literally my birthday today and this is my birthday present 🎁 thank you!

[@DJFurio]

Happy birthday. Have a great day and enjoy the free beats

[@grezzer1427]

​@@DJFuriothank you and what's the name of the beat on 6:16 🔥

[@grezzer1427]

@@DJFurio also is there beat tape that is purely dj premier inspired!!!

[@irishmossdubwise]

That Reks lp was dope. Cool guy too. Gargle Grenades!!

[@DJFurio]

Yeah I like Reks a lot

[@apexone5502]

I don’t know WHAT Busta was thinking with turning down the beat that First Division ended up on. That beat is flames.

[@DJFurio]

Yeah I like that beat

[@fabulastik5470]

As a beatmaker myself who has sold some mount of beats I find this video inspiring that sometimes when some artists don't use your beats it's because it may not match 100% with their style or what they are looking for exactly that moment, but it doesn't mean that the beat is bad because another great artist might use it

[@DJFurio]

Well said. Often the beat ends of with the right person in the end

[@Cynicalbastard22]

I’m so HAPPY! That Freddie Foxx got that “part of my life” Premo beat 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Classic! I had the cassette in HS

[@sloppijussepi8479]

Yeah absolutely wicked one that, personal favourite

[@DJFurio]

Great track. Cassettes seem to be making a comeback too for collectors.

[@Cynicalbastard22]

@@DJFurio Yes sir! I just recently purchased 6 of them online.Rass kass soul on ice,Redman muddy waters,pharoahe monch internal affairs,mobb deep hell on earth,Heltah skeltah nocturnal and Busta rhythms the coming🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥That Dusty cassette tape sound is priceless.

[@DJFurio]

@Cynicalbastard22 awesome

[@Sarcazz25]

Charli Baltimore had no business turning down anything! Especially Preemo! 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@dust4602]

Jay Z ain’t lose shit for not taking those beats…those were not that fire tbh…

[@DJFurio]

The Wonder Years and Golden Chyld were good

[@rademusgg976]

Buggin beat by Dj Furio. Always one of my favorites

[@DJFurio]

Thanks. I actually made that beat for a rapper who decided not to use it in the end. My very own rejected beat 🤣

[@rademusgg976]

​@@DJFuriothat's my shit bro. Godbless

[@DJFurio]

I did a real short scratch video last night and did the scratches for that track kzbin.info/www/bejne/op6zeJmsasmFpdksi=rU040ExuouxJUQA1

[@jesussavesnyc]

Bro like who would reject an instrumental beat produced by DJ Premier? I would pay 1000’s for his worst ones

[@troybarzilla]

You did a number on that beat man

[@DJFurio]

Thanks

[@PatrickSwayzeOnDbol]

you should do a video on High Focus and RLD

[@DJFurio]

The record label?

[@paddy_wax]

​@DJFurio interesting shout..I'd go broader and give different uk labels some coverage. From low life through to high focus, blah, ynr records, boot records and village live. Stand up uk!!

[@lordfinesseclansince96]

Dope

[@DJFurio]

Appreciate it. Thanks.

[@briangraham3329]

My favorite hip hop producer

[@angelotorri6908]

furio 1.35 min this beat is your ? is simply stunning amazing

[@DJFurio]

Yes it’s one of my beats. Here’s a link to it djfurio.bandcamp.com/track/bt1-003

[@ppic7162]

Great video! I really like the beat at 7:04. I think it's your beat right?

[@DJFurio]

I’m glad you like it and yes all the beats are my own. You’re in luck as I’ve set all my albums to free for Christmas. That track is here djfurio.bandcamp.com/track/atmosphere

[@ppic7162]

@@DJFurio Thanks! I like Heartache and Power Build also. Good stuff! I love to listen to instrumental albums while I'm working.

[@DJFurio]

Thanks. I’ve done 6 albums so far

[@djsmoothc39able]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DJFurio]

Thanks for watching

[@demarisjarvis8628]

🔥🔥🔥

[@DJFurio]

Thanks for watching

[@DrexxLira]

First beat was so lit 🔥

[@DJFurio]

The MC Lyte track or my beat that’s playing at the start? My beat is here djfurio.bandcamp.com/track/heavy-duty

[@user-bl9rl1co6q]

That Full Of Tearz beat is Fly 🔥🎶💯

[@DJFurio]

Appreciate it. Thanks

[@ox4556]

That kingship beat is nasty

[@lewisgibbs6861]

Toejam & Earl making an appearance too 👌🏼

[@DJFurio]

Haha yeah I used to love playing that game

[@leewightman8619]

If rappers are passing on premos beats what hope do my beats have

[@DJFurio]

Haha yeah 🤣

[@Hiphopdatruthnohate]

It’s all about what is hyped at the time, and control from the industry , money money 💰.??

[@AYATOLLAHBEATS]

I played beats for Slick Rick in the studio and he liked only one🤔🎼🔊🎵 Ayatollah

[@DJFurio]

Crazy. The same Ayatollah that produced Ms Fat Booty?

[@romulonunes45]

Dj premier is amazing ❤🎉

[@DJFurio]

Great producer

[@Agentunderfire]

So basically bumpy knuckles got preemo’s throwaway’s 🤣

[@DJFurio]

Haha yeah pretty much

[@bitchesleave]

That golden child beat is sick

[@DJFurio]

It’s a great beat

[@leibweiss]

0:12 wow 🙏🙏🙏🔥🔥🔥🔥🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🔥🔥💯💯💯🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@FilmaticProductions]

I love preemz but I can see why some of those beats got passed on. Some of those didn’t live up the gold standard that Preemz is known for. Not to say they were trash, but would you rather have silver or gold?

[@JustLikeDaddy22]

That JJ Beat tho 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DJFurio]

A lot of people have been hating on it

[@christopherjohnson120]

❤🔥❤️🔥❤️

[@DJFurio]

Thanks for watching

[@michaelglazier9932]

Say Goodnight is a fuckin’ Godly beat!!!!

[@DJFurio]

It’s an amazing beat yes

[@Mattia_22]

Crazy, but I’m glad that beat was taken by Ill Bill. “Society is brainwashed” one of my fav songs ever.

[@DJFurio]

Good to see them not being wasted

[@henewcom50]

Primo be making the 🔥 ass beats like his "Come Clean" beat😁👍 He used 3 turntables😁👍 He had "infinity" by Shelley Manne and "Kool is back" by Funk Inc. and "Throw ya gunz" by Onyx😁👍

[@DJFurio]

Great track

[@TheCookUpWithVonFreeze]

One reason I don't get hung up on artists not liking beats

[@p4rt_t1me_g0d]

C'mon Furio, let's not pretend that every beat is fire. Nobody has a perfect track record.

[@DJFurio]

I don’t think all his beats are fire. JJ Beat isn’t fire and many others I didn’t show. But ones like Boom and The Wonder Years I really like.

[@Lee-ic2yn]

Yeah but his ratio of bangers is high as f***

[@blk1ss451]

Aye yo..thank you Jada because P A I N E is one of my favorite Bumpy tracks and he fuckin killed it👊🏾

[@itsmarsnoel]

🔥🔥🔥🔥👑👑👑🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DJFurio]

Thanks for watching

[@jeffreygardner801]

You should do M.O.P. samples

[@DJFurio]

Yeah maybe

[@The1shaboogie]

Those artist did the right thing rejecting those beats! The beats went to who they went to for a reason!

[@djtriggamth]

Everything isn’t for everyone that’s what I was told when I was in an office at Def jam when I was 18 they said just because one artist doesn’t like it doesn’t mean another won’t and allways play the beats that you don’t like because those are the ones that get selected

[@DJFurio]

Good advice

[@djtriggamth]

@@DJFurio I’ve heard that from multiple people in the industry

[@crlheureux]

The beat made for Charlie Baltimore sounded like a Guru beat.

[@BarbzTheDigger]

Prime premo was with Afu Ra and Guru , still bumpin some in 2024

[@DJFurio]

Jeru were some of my top beats of his

[@leibweiss]

1:05 great beats 🎧🔥🔥🔥🔥🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🔥🔥💯💯💯🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤

[@_PMKG_]

@DJ Furio you said Goldyn Child is Ras Kass best track. I'm surprised since I'm sure you would of listened to the Soul on Ice LP before.

[@mydasmurray]

What beat is at 8:19? Would of been good to hear jay on that ill bill but to be honest I understand the other turned down ones

[@DJFurio]

It’s the first track on this album djfurio.bandcamp.com/album/djfuriotypebeat

[@blue9multimediagroup]

What was that MC Lyte song?

[@DJFurio]

The Wonder Years

[@nine27]

still got that golden child 12 inch on wax 😂 classic

[@DJFurio]

Really great track

[@spurts]

That MC Lyte beat is ridiculous

[@DJFurio]

A great beat

[@drmarctagon]

All those beats he ended up giving to Bumpy Knuckles, Bumpy was the better person for them.

[@DJFurio]

Sometimes the beats end up with the right person in the end

[@HarryJCLK]

They were rejected because the underground beats all sounded the same at the time and wouldn't get major radio play

[@quranali3093]

It's not Always that the Artist thinks the Beat is Whack and thus Turns It Down, Sometimes they may think the Beat is Cool BUT It's just not for Them......

[@MatTech101]

Have you heard the beat for Mysterious? I use that as my wake-up alarm...

[@DJFurio]

Yeah off the first Beats That Collected Dust album

[@MatTech101]

@@DJFurio Of course you have...what am I thinking about? Good version of Boom, btw

[@DJFurio]

It’s a great track and definitely a great ringtone. I’ve got Super Brooklyn by Cocoa Bros as my ringtone. Glad you liked the Boom recreation I did. Thanks.

[@StephoneYoung]

the beats that jadakiss and jay z turned i dont blame them

[@dannyquinones3128]

Shame on every rapper that turned down Premier's fire ass beats.

[@SMOKEBONITO]

what's the beat/ sample you're playing at 5:56?????????????????????????????

[@SMOKEBONITO]

5:45****

[@DJFurio]

Track 5 on this album that’s currently on a free download for Christmas djfurio.bandcamp.com/album/90s-boom-bap-classics

[@thenononsensegang]

Rapsody is nice 👸🏾

[@DJFurio]

Yeah definitely

[@rustymixer2886]

Canibus Dangelo

[@connectlogic]

Rule no1 ..never turn down Preemo...

[@UBZUKki]

8:13 My God....Can't believe nas turned this down..... But so glad Rakim made good use of it

[@DJFurio]

Yeah it’s a really good beat

[@papaproduction]

society is brainwashed is one of the coldest tracks ever

[@DJFurio]

I like it