Nas & DJ Premier “Define My Name” Reaction| DJ Premier SLANDER?!?!

Eeze gives his honest opinion. About Nas & DJ Premier “Define My Name” and calls out the phony “Illmatic” fans.
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[@aeroalpha4692]

illmatic fans want illmatic 2. But Nas is an artist and as an artist, he evolves.

[@vinylselektaz6475]

​@user-ky8nd2rz4fhe should stay out the booth then

[@MelissaChacon-cc6uy]

"Ayo, the brother's Stillmatic I crawled up out of that grave, wipin' the dirt, cleanin' my shirt They thought I'd make another Illmatic But it's always forward I'm movin' Never backwards stupid here's another classic"

[@Mrbiggscuts]

First thing I noticed was how clean and pristine the pocket Nas was rhyming in. This album is on Premier in my opinion . Nas will show up !

[@Eeze]

🎯

[@JayMammoth]

so will Preemo as usual

[@isaacsello6097]

People will never be happy, there is always something to complain about.

[@zavozavo1663]

What's funny is that if u ask them what is it that ey shoulda done. There don't know as well but but downplay n criticize

[@isaacsello6097]

@@zavozavo1663 facts

[@balle733]

That beat was doo doo for Primio level

[@isaacsello6097]

@@balle733 And the hitboy beats were doo doo too according to some. So there is no winning 🤷

[@crawlinginfaithbdalingo5515]

@@balle73399 percent of hitboy beats for Nas were better then this beat by Dj premier. But I agree, Nas gets over criticized no matter what. Beat wasn’t bad tho. I just think Hitboy was that good.

[@Theoriginialdonguillory]

Super 🔥. 4 for me. Copped. On repeat. Once again Nas saving the game..

[@Artislife1992]

💯💯💯

[@shondacunningham6812]

I Love The Track! It's 🔥, It's a Bop, and IT IS HIP HOP Fo Sho! 👑🙌🏾

[@100timessquare]

The lyrics saved this joint!!

[@Mic-100]

I ain't gonna lie, when I heard the track on the jbl's I was like the beat was light, but when I heard it in the ride, that shit knocked like a mf'er. They know what's at stake. They will deliver a great project

[@robertarmstrong9182]

I like it. 4 in the headphones. In the car.....4.5

[@Eeze]

💯💯💯

[@kevino73]

The track was cool. It's an appetizer for what's to come. Even if they have 🔥🔥in the tuck, there's no way they're dropping that now before the full project is ready. I really enjoyed the Hit-Boy run. I thought working with different / younger producers gave Nas a spark. That being said, I will absolutely support this when it drops.

[@williemakeit2346]

To play devil’s advocate, let me point out how back in the day they used to hit us with 🔥🔥🔥 from the jump and then hit us with a whole album full of 🔥🔥🔥🔥.

[@leroygreen6310]

Facts Eeze. I don't wanna hear shit about how Hitboy need to be involved. No diss to him cause he's great but this is PREMO and NAS. They don't need no help with this and if they need some other opinions if your name aint Large Pro, Q Tip, or Pete Rock then just let these guys cook. Thee end smh.

[@seanthornton726]

The casuals are the only catz bitchin on Premo production. This pure HipHop for us Tru Heads

[@deejaybless2298]

The casuals need to shut the fuck up shits 🔥🔥

[@lovememoremeticulous4378]

I tell people this all the time for 20 Years, a part of Hip-Hop audiences HATE NAS. The easiest thing to point to is bad PRODUCTION choices, now it’s bleeding on to the actual producers. It started with the Trackmasters went to Salaam Remi, touched HitBoy, now Premier.

[@Asanda82]

Correct, I remember how MFs were hating on the trackmaaters, look at all those classics the made and Remi too, his shit was fire.

[@BGmethod]

3.75, Nas spit heavy on it. But the beat sounds like he left some stuff out

[@humbletimez]

This was a TASTE. A clean 4/5 for me. It was classic Preem sounds and classic Nasty with the vocals. I love this straight hip hop feel that never left them.

[@fyabirdphenix]

We all Know Preem can go Crazy but The way He did the Drums was on Purpose and No Hat like you said... He didn't even do the Xtras on the Scratches.. just Mad Space to get ill no Obstruction.. Pristine Mix... Purposefully on Purpose and I love it...

[@balle733]

🧢

[@JP-xh3gy]

Been on repeat! And I just purchased the vinyl!!!!🔥

[@McStrokeAvision]

I’m glad you spoke on this people are so predictable and corny. I knew as soon as they released something cats were going to say it sounds dated yet the same cats did nothing but criticize Hitboy’s beats. Nas has a weird following…

[@thefreakyrobber0]

Bruh that's not Nas fans or following🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Don.M.]

I like the Beat Breaks beat more, but Nas elevated this new track.

[@bugginoutrecordings321]

In art you’re measured among your peers. What Hitboy did with Magic and some tracks, was update, refine and modernise the Preemo 90s sound. Premier has to at least keep up with if not step up even more. There’s nothing wrong with competition, that is hip hop. I love the track but Nas outshines the production and carries the song. Nothing wrong with that. As long as the rest of the album is not just one sample looped a hundred times with no progression people will be okay with it. This is just a heads up to Premier to step up in the arena. Peace.

[@Polostar79]

This is what I’m afraid of with a Nas and Premo album. Whereas Hit-Boy gave Nas a contemporary sound I think Premier will give Nas more of a late 90’s sound. I still plan on listening to the album and I hope to God I’m wrong.

[@Mar.Escobar24]

@@Polostar79what’s wrong with the late 90’s sound? There’s definitely a lot of people asking for that style. Look at all these new songs straight sampling and pitching up entire late 90’s and early 2000’s songs.

[@Polostar79]

@@Mar.Escobar24 there’s nothing wrong with it. I just think Nas had evolved past what Premo is able to give him.

[@donmegabeatz]

IT'S NEVER GONNA HAPPEN

[@Peace1dy]

Real talk! Stay healthy and prosperous brother! ✊🏾

[@Eeze]

I appreciate that! Same to you and yours 🤝🏾

[@toby2k75]

I had to listen to it a few times.. Nas rhyme scheme is nasty!!🔥🔥. They are so upset that they are not hearing what Nas said!! Nas is like Biggie in the way that he can be gangsta on commercial songs. People can't make up their minds. When the album drops haters better keep that same energy🫡🗽

[@jamescasby5040]

Thank u my brother. Us as humans we like what we like .I luv it lets stop comparing. IM DONE

[@spottieottie.]

It’s a feel good track. I like it. You can’t reason with twitter. Let them be.

[@user-gb2vk2ff8x]

Agreed. It may not even be on the album tbh. I think it's more of a teaser of what's to come.

[@screamingeagle11b]

​@@user-gb2vk2ff8x That's what I was saying

[@Cymatic18]

There is a subtle hi hat, but it's only on the 1/4th measure, so the kick and the snare mask it. But I get what you saying. This joint is DOPE! The beat reminds me of something Preme would've done on The Gangstarr "Ownerz" album. Very minimalistic but very serviceable. Dope joint indeed.

[@dannybx78]

Nas & Premo are two legends that still REPRESENT hip hop to this day. Salute to both of them. N.Y. State Of Mind style.

[@sinematic06]

Nas blacked on that second verse

[@Eeze]

✍🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@xavierlogistics4057]

I thought Hit-Boy's run was nothing short of genius. But even if it wasn't there's VERY RARELY any 4-bar loops that can sustain my attention at a high level for a full song. I'm not asking for Premo to make "Shine On You Crazy Diamond", but damn... This ain't Guru. Level up.

[@rashaanlemell7974]

Beats and Bars. Nas and Premier cant give us a NYSOM or Nas Is Like Everytime. This joint is fire. Simple and to the point. Lets celebrate Nas being 30 years in the game and still dropping jewels. You can tell he is having fun and doing it with eeze. If they drop a album, definitely buying it and will appreciate it no matter what. What do you want NAS to do. He gives us everything. NO ONE IS DOING WHAT HE IS DOING. 4 OUT 5

[@SANTO-DOMINGO-1844]

I think its deff a solid intro

[@Eeze]

I agree

[@Polostar79]

Song is cool. As much as I love Preem as a producer to me his sound is still a little stuck in 1998. I think had this record dropped 10-15 years ago I would’ve been more excited about it. Right now I’m just kinda meh on it.

[@BCMDEEDUB]

I think it’s a very dope track. People critique too much, sometimes let’s just enjoy what it is.

[@RoninTheBlackFox]

The diss respect to premo has been unbelievable. The record is incredible lyrics and the beat. Broke my neck with the screwface.

[@brunojosuequifanda3733]

Beat is wack

[@TheBulletzgottishow20]

Eeze they hating nas bodied that im loving it

[@xavierlogistics4057]

Nah... Nas carried it. And that's the issue.

[@goatsquadtv8786]

Eaze u preaching!!!! People will never be satisfied..they hating on Nas beat selection. Preemo and Hit boy been killing it with Nas

[@Dame-L]

I wasn’t one who was clamoring for the Nas and Premo project but I certainly welcome it as I do any project from the goat. Real solid joint for an introduction to the project. I’m a little surprised at the take this is progression from beat break but music is obviously so subjective. I actually loved beat break and would rank that beat better than this but it’s solid without question.

[@lewisciceron8635]

This album will be for the culture and for us who missed the 80-00s hip-hop

[@supremesun4580]

I can’t wait to hear the New Album!

[@blaqdiemenz]

thank you! someone finally said it

[@david_king_music]

Great points. Similar to a lot of Primo beats, it is a very tight and repetitive loop which, by the time Nas starts his verse, is assimilated by the listener's ears so it settles in behind Nas's vocals and lets him play around with the space between the chops/drums. Unusual in that the loop has silence on the drop/first quarter of the loop. This is going to BANG in a live venue in any DJ set. Great chorus and concept. Nas's patterns are great choices and he sounds energetic. I agree with some that - and I subjectively hope that - it's used as an intro or better yet, an interlude, a counterpoint to a grander vision, but the whole album could very well use a 2 verse per song format that seems to be the modern standard (a lot of that on those Hit-Boy albums), I prefer those 4-5 min joints or 30-40 bar verses like on NY State of Mind, but then again a Nas verse isn't your normal 16... but the ONLY thing I hope is they don't rush their OWN process and try to put out something the size of Nasir... vs. really getting deep in the lab for a few months and generate a big body of work, pick the best ones, curate any cameos, find the illest samples, etc. etc.

[@Cevensities]

I've been a Preemo stan since 'Step In The Arena'. NOBODY has been a bigger ambassador of a Nas/Premier album more than me. That being said, Define My Name, production wise was iight. It wasn't bad... But I was hoping & expecting a neck snappin' eargasm. It sounded a little more pedestrian. I thought 'Beat Breaks' was more of a standout track sonically, if we're judging their more recent work. Nas & Preemo have a pretty high bar of previous work. The standard is AND should be higher than just about any other Nas producer, minus Large Pro & Hit Boy. That's just what it is. I don't think it's being overly critical that ppl want & expect an entire album of Nas & Premier to be monumental. Might not be achievable because artistically, they both have evolved past their previous work. BUT the standard is the standard.

[@m-chopbeats7526]

I agree

[@Mic-100]

They are in the best space to do the album. No pressure. Nas up and just having fun.

[@daath5114]

Y'all generalizing. The people complaining about this new track are not the same ones complaining about Hitboy. The beat is clearly dated and basic. Hitboy took the musicality to a level I'm afraid Preemo won't meet at this time.

[@user-bd1iu7nq6m]

I felt the same way about a nas n premo album honestly. The magic was in the elusiveness of their collaborations. If they work exclusively together one album may not unpack that magic off jump.

[@jiggy_opulence]

Loving the background and your perspective get yours cheaaaa!

[@dpizzle911]

Sound like true hip hop when I hear this track I picture vinyl

[@robertarmstrong9182]

Way ta preach this morning bruh.

[@Eeze]

🫡

[@steeleprayin1]

Peace and Blessings Eeze!! Great commentary in the AM. Suckas are gonna be suckas, let them keep doing what they do and us day 1's keep listening to The Golden Child and witnessing greatness...

[@shogunate2]

I approve this message

[@mrworkowt5419]

I loved it I love the Simplicity and the boom bap in the air in between the Beats love it.

[@Eeze]

💯

[@evsvdb]

But anything Nas do I'm supporting. But I will be unbiased. Peace E

[@samkidsonthebiggestscreenc1164]

Agree with you bro! They asked for it now its a problem, this is classic Premier with hod son dope hip-hop, now yall want some new sound no lets enjoy The simplicity of dope music

[@hip-hop73]

Yo, I love it! I love hearing Nas spitting over boom bap

[@desmondkeemer50]

I didn’t love how simple the beat was even for premo but nas more than bodied it. Def love the drum kick 3/5 beat nas 5/5 I like it.

[@bornkinguniversal]

My man Eeze is out somewhere tropical‼️🌴🍹🫡

[@inspectah2342]

I think if they made a full album it would be a classic

[@user-bd1iu7nq6m]

It’s was fast, but it worked. Beat breaks was absolute fire BTW. I’m 💯% confident that there is going to be a number of classics with this project.

[@TimOMalley-ep3cg]

I ain't even know dude's were talking stupid bout premo. This record is fire, anything they do together to me can't miss

[@Lastmeasure5]

I love the new song it’s incredible in my opinion. Album gon be crazy. Im excited that it finally going down.

[@supremesun4580]

Boom Bap Original Rap!

[@ishmaelwilson6702]

Preemo needs to update the formula. I'm a for real of Preem, he just needs to update, like Guru said, "We update our formulas"

[@Eeze]

Like?

[@MichaelWhiting-ug4ht]

HE SHOULD GET THE SAME PRODUCERS AS ILLMATIC AND SINCE ITS THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY DO A ILLMATIC ANNIVERSARY EDITION NEW 24 ILLMATIC I MISS THATS 90S NY HIP HOP PEACE

[@wsjmusic2732]

It’s a dope track . That said, I’ll have fun with the acapella !

[@donofman]

Talkin down on Premo.... Those are people that dont like authentic hip hop and rap. Premier makes rap music that sets the stage to let the rappers words and flow be highlighted so you listen to it and get the respect for the rhyme. This gen are looking for dominant melody that dictate what the rapper does so they gotta ride with or compete with the beat. This is fine sometimes and for certain things but those beats are also a way to hide the MCs lack of skill.

[@samanasukesamada]

4.25, Nas was immaculate n the.beat was simple yet good n i luv the fact that prem kinda try rap in the end. I m happy the 2 of them finally takin it back to the lab for an album. They owe nuttin to nobody.

[@bygonewaves]

I'm copping no matter what anyone is saying

[@G-Love0827]

Nas the 🐐! Song is dope ! Nas stay dropping gems.

[@mrsmith3869]

Cant wait for this premo I want it to sound as old and dated as possible- last time i checked that was called vintage!! Cant wait for drums and bars

[@foreaginal]

Let's just be clear Nas delivers everytime

[@user-oi8mr9jz2w]

Premo beat sounds a bit lazy and dated. Nas has certainly left him behind lyrically. If Premo can lean on Hit Boy to strengthen his joints, (when they do the project) then it’s game on for *2024 +.•➰〰️.•🔥🐐👑🎤*

[@ricardomilice2470]

Real HipHop heads knows it’s just an intro , Plus you can’t explain to people who just listen for beats and can’t explain nothing to Trap heads . I just happy it’s finally happening know matter what it sounds like. Hit Boy is an amazing producer ….im glad Nas put me on 👂🏽.

[@user-cx7fz5pi9s]

Thank you bro,you absolutely right

[@elderthingsnoah1688]

It's all decades long anti-Nas propaganda, I found it quite refreshing to find media personalities like Eeze, Coop etc who counter all that with facts. Keep it up man, Nas is the best ever. As for the song, all I heard was a classic from the first listen.

[@mohauntaopane4264]

It’s not good enough. Simple as that. When it’s good, we celebrate it. When it’s not, we can’t say it? I don’t understand. Nas is definitely rapping at the level that should be celebrated. Premo, however, needs to step it up. Simple as that.

[@mpjdu2425]

wtf are you even talking about?

[@mohauntaopane4264]

@@mpjdu2425 it’s a stupid beat. Dumb ass meaningless beat. Two random ass loops, over and over again. Premo used to create an image, a feeling with his chops. You don’t like the truth, that’s fine. You won’t be playing this a week from now.

[@giovannicarter3076]

Facts ....lazy ass beat

[@soniccatalogrecordings1718]

Big facts... that does apply to anyone anywhere who has to deliver and deliver at a high level, especially when they've done so before, thus creating great expectations.

[@tobyakbar225]

It's a Banger....solid piece of work..

[@junestevens5123]

Riiiiiiight

[@jiggy_opulence]

In this water down corny era of music this is a breath of fresh air and it’s hip hop at its core. We have Nas at 50 sounding like he’s still hungry.

[@inosukehashibira5511]

Solid track 💯

[@Mga-Czar]

Nas went insane on this joint. Preme a legend and with that said the beat is very underwhelmingly mid. I was in the minority of those who didn't want to hear a Nas and Preme album and I still stand on that.

[@munganduchivubwe]

It's a 4/5 💯💯👍🏾

[@roxmagekha]

The track is great, I would say a solid 4.5 out of 5

[@jaymac8421]

I like it, I think it’s a 3.5-4 out of 5, people need to get their heads out of their asses and just enjoy the music instead of trying to compare.

[@Diwani_Spark14]

I Love that Nas & Preemo Joint it Knocks as you said it’s not Nas Is Like, NY State of mind etc it’s not supposed to it’s in it’s own lane it’s a warm up that hopefully a full length album is on its way DJ Premier is a maestro yes he has his sound but he still brings the Heat and Nas is top tier neither of them fell off 🔥🔥🔥

[@justinriley6120]

Premo is more of a time keeper when he does beats for Nas. I would like for premo to go outside of nostalgia and create a different sound. It stretches both their talents and creativity. Give us 30 years of experience to create something great.

[@Markanthony-cc7hh]

Much Respect my G!! Preeeeach! There are so many haters, so many people complaining! There’s a show that I no longer subscribe to as they are all over the place with where they stand with Nas his music His career. It’s The Rap Round Table. I want to like n appreciate these brothers cuz they are Us they are brothers, but the Nas critique is something I can no longer listen to. These Brothers actually rated Magic a 4.5, only one gave it a 4.75. Magic is flawless. Instant 5 mics. To find a flaw on that masterpiece??? You must have an agenda. At one point they called Nas the goat, but stay lowballing him. Anyway enough about them. Salute to Nas n Preemo. Looking forward to their project. Nas = Goat.

[@charlesanderson451]

I LIKE NAS BEAT BREAKS BETTER !!! THAN DEFINE MY NAME

[@adrielgreen6746]

Peace Eeze. Dope points as usual

[@Eeze]

My guy! 🤜🏾🤛🏾

[@calvinperson9732]

Nas biggest gift is his curse . Only MC the fans hold to their first album . 30 yrs later . Unheard of .

[@mookthegreatrite9406]

It’s always trolls old and young but honestly it’s a 4.5 to me because the message and delivery was there 💯 Nas danced on that easy and Premo did what he needed to which wasn’t much but scratch and let Nas go off waiting for the Album 💯🫡

[@thaddeusdaruszka4994]

It's corny to say you don't want an album because of what other people will think. Let them complain, the rest of us will be bumping the album. Why let others opinions or feelings deter you from enjoying something. Some people are never happy and others are never happy that other are never happy. Lol.

[@RamonAcosta191]

4 of 5 for me. I like the track. Much better than Beat Breaks. NaS is on point lyrically, and Preemo provided just enough production for NaS to do his thing. I do expect more from Preemo, as NaS is still on God level lyrically.

[@glennjohn6408]

5

[@derrickgibson5882]

That beat light nas lyrics priceless Tia jawn mid

[@kalonjigittens9461]

I love beat brakes … anyways define my name is Fire 🔥 5 out of 5

[@jcruz0324]

Yo Eeze dear dudes ain’t Nas fans!!!

[@Eeze]

Nasty work!

[@joeyhustle5]

🐐👑

[@banzisithole8694]

Nas is always ahead. The critiques will catch up years later.

[@tarencekeith5788]

All fact‼️💯🫡

[@uzoobidire2249]

Facts Eeze.

[@deejaybless2298]

Preemo the 🐐