So Wassup? Episode 32 | "Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been)" feat Kanye West, Nas, KRS One & Rakim

[@stefanbogdanovic590]

Today is 12 years of Guru's passing. RIP Guru! Your music will live forever! GangStarr forever GangStarr for life!!

[@dannybx78]

And also the 28th anniversary of Nas's "Illmatic" LP.

[@music4allpeople627]

Rip guru.

[@iskandertime747]

Gangstarr forever!

[@harrymagic45]

Met him before the selfie era. He was cool and spent time with us talking after a show

[@caveone-365]

Big facts!!! RIP Keith Elam!!! He will always be a real one and a legend 💯💯💯

[@jackiegreen1692]

Age dont count in the booth . When your flow stay submerged in the fountain of youth ! CLASSIC !!!!!!

[@Toywins]

That line SLAYED me when I first heard it!!! 😩

[@nathan6899]

Preemo’s story telling has grown adults clinging to his every word like kids 👌🏾👑

[@UndergroundRap4eva]

I be like... "yay it's story time" and I'm 43 😆

[@jeffreyryder273]

@@UndergroundRap4eva I be like “yay it’s story. And I’m 17 😂

[@elcheleloco]

HAHA same here and im 36

[@Ambersdf]

@@UndergroundRap4eva LOL 😂

[@CaldoHits]

Bruh, I'm 28 and couldn't agree more, haha.

[@trike79]

This needs to be a Netflix series with preemo interviewing the artists involved ✌🏼

[@tonywatkins586]

100%

[@JNSNOTHINGLESS]

Word up, and he should open The actual project on The s950 and go through The beats How he made them 🤩🍿

[@sevengrae]

Faaaaacts

[@dannywinget]

This still hits hard in 2022! What a “classic”

[@flykicksdj]

The respect Preemo has when talking about Rakim is amazing ! Clearly one of his idols.

[@joonashannila8751]

He knows what Rakim means, and has done for hiphop. All hiphop heads will speak about that man with same kinda respect.

[@flykicksdj]

@@joonashannila8751 I know. Rakim pushed the emceeing foward to another lirical level when he came out. Dude was way ahed of his time.

[@djygor4794]

rakim the God mc as he said but rakim , f he doesnt he should talk about preemo that way too ..premier is the best dj/producer/musician of our time

[@CallMeMicahT]

Rakim Allah is one of the greatest to ever touch a mic

[@caboblancor6845]

Still waiting for a new release from RAKIM …. Knowing I’m not the only one

[@jdnwritingmachine]

Let’s be real. KRS asked Preemo because Rick Rubin’s version was horrible. Preemo saved that joint.

[@superdopeimmaculateshow3491]

Definitely true. Premier would never say it but he saved this from the trash heap and made it the classic the verses deserved.

[@bklyncrook]

99 Problems worked well with Jay-Z, but, I think Rick Rubin got too comfortable going through his Billy Squieress break beats bin. Kind of never got out of his License To Ill production phase.

[@bendastreetballa]

Was looking for this comment, first time hearing the original was on this video and my goodness that was terrible. Premier saved it

[@joebey7682]

Shit was def 🗑

[@dawolf856]

I didn't even know there was an original version with a different beat. Much less Rick Rubin was involved. No disrespect to Rick, but Premo took the song to another level.

[@lsea1545]

Why is this man not teaching a Masterclass at a university? Hip Hop and music lovers, we need Premier in curriculum form. Peace, Primo. Salute to the floppy disk!

[@shirkophobe]

Oh, how I would love that! But as you saw in this video, Preemo is not trying to show anyone how the beats are made. He's old school like that and I appreciate it. But we can dream...

[@Kirk690_0]

9th wonder has taught sampling in universities

[@lsea1545]

@@Kirk690_0 Very true but Premier & Pete Rock are his OGs. So are Q-Tip and Large Professor. The time has come for the teacher's teachers to come forward...

[@Kirk690_0]

@@lsea1545 yeah it would be so dope to see the greatest producers of that time and their creative process step by step, but i guess like he says here, they want that mystique . guess it encourages us to try things rather than emulate or straight up copy.

[@lsea1545]

@@Kirk690_0 Yeah I agree. I’m just glad to see Hip Hop being taught in academia. Sampling is truly an art form. It takes an insane amount of patience, dedication, and focus. You have to be open to all genres and train the ears to hear music in a whole different way. Not everyone can do that.

[@Beep.Boop.Bop.]

How good this beat is…I knew this was a remix, never heard the original and never even cared to look for it. I knew it wouldn’t compare. I was right

[@Dannysince1985]

Different era, if you know anything about hip hop, then you know how much weight Rubin has in the game.

[@DaManDL]

respect to Rick but the original was wack

[@Beep.Boop.Bop.]

@@Dannysince1985 my man I’m in my 40s and born and raised in NYC so I know hip hop and love some of Rick Rubins work…that doesn’t mean all of it is dope though. That beat doesn’t even begin to compare to Preemos

[@tochiRTA]

@@DaManDL wickity

[@Dannysince1985]

@@Beep.Boop.Bop. yeah I respect that, but a remix is always going to be better, just like I think Pete rocks remix of das efx real hip hop is much better than preemos.

[@jlambo9319]

Literally one of the most insane tracks ever. Definitely a favorite

[@rcecil88]

Same!

[@Waynestarr]

Let's have Nas' "Nas Is Like" next! Pure fire! 🔥

[@lukrativ0922]

DJ Premier is the greatest producer of all time.

[@Hakeem990]

I second that

[@lesaczv8072]

No doubt ❤

[@bumbpp1257]

I can honestly say there's nothing more exciting on KZbin than Preemos So Wassup episodes. One Love

[@tonysexton4941]

Totally! Really diggin these

[@williamcapone5457]

i swear

[@Toywins]

I just found out about these literally tonight and I am RIVETED! I can't wait to show this to my sons and hubby when they wake up!!! 💯

[@UrbanNoizeMusic]

I'll never get tired of Premier's stories because he just has a way of keeping you engaged from start to finish. Details and all. With that being said there's always twist lol. And the Rakim situation was definitely that. Crazy how everything just worked out in the end. Which is another thing I appreciate about Premier's stories.

[@AidanTemplin]

This gotta be one of the most exciting story telling's of this series. So stoked you did a video explaining this one!!

[@gms610]

DJ Premier is one of hip hop's most wholesome characters.. just like the late great GURU.. much love Preemo!

[@superdopeimmaculateshow3491]

Premier really rescued this song.

[@darri_rafn]

Sheesh, never knew that the original was this terrible. Preemo turned it into a gem!

[@SWNewYork315]

“Timeless so age don’t count in the booth, when your flow stay submerged in the fountain of youth.” ~Rakim

[@goreallaone4492]

This is proof that this culture called Hip-Hop is a gift from our ancestors and the most High!

[@banksofbarcelona3893]

Rakim, KRS-ONE, Nas Preemo are classic, so age don't count in the booth as their flow stayed submerged in the fountain of youth

[@Capsule71420]

2007 Classic shit. Had this track rockin on my MySpace back in the days !

[@Hakeem990]

Only Premier could make this a classic. His remix was legendary- The three greatest Rakim Nas KRS . Wasn't feeling the original

[@g.a.m.e8126]

This the type of shit that made me wanna rhyme.

[@leafgreensniper13]

This is awesome, we got dj premier, one of the best producers, telling us the stories of his career in 2023. I’m glad hip hop is a new art form so we got the early legends like premier recording and telling us the history in great detail.

[@petermllernduru5456]

Dj premier is the essence of hiphop. This man has blessed the world with his gift. Thank you🙏🙏🙏 These series are dope as F!

[@bushworstprez]

When the beat is turned off and Rakim goes acapella has been from the jump my favorite part of that track. Thank you Preemo. ✌🏽❤️

[@vincentpaternoster7842]

That’s why Rakims line “timeless, so age don’t count in the booth when your flow stay submerged in the fountain of youth” is acapella. Not just because it was a fire line, but because his bpm was too slow since he originally rapped acapella Preemo just basically said I can’t speed this up I’m just leaving it exactly the way it is . I love these videos it just shows how the magic is truly made in a song. Salute to all the artists that made this “classic” happen! Truly is timeless

[@halolime117]

OH YES this one is seriously a classic, cant wait!!

[@cornellrandle6241]

Preemo for President! Always dropping the "classics!"

[@jonathanruiz8137]

I was in 7th grade 2007! My parents just got me an iPod Video and I asked a high school friend of mine to load it with anything he had that was hip hop I remember waiting for the bus and I’m just hitting shuffle and boom this song came on and blew my mind! One of my favorite hip hop tracks of all time still!!

[@jeannettemiller9275]

This song is totally totally awesome and that beat is all that

[@ryleerichter804]

This is the only version of this song I choose to acknowledge that exist

[@fredyace]

Of course we needed this. Salute Salute yes Salute to Preeemo, Nas, the blast master Krs-one, Kanye West and God father Mc Rakim. We are here. Thank you for this one. 🙏🏽🙏🏽Legendary 4Life.

[@Rizzlyricist]

"I'm everywhere you never been, and better than I ever been...classic."

[@AMAruofAssassinz]

Classic, love the series. Would love an episode on “Goldyn Chyld”.

[@DaveLifeTV]

This song is an automatic classic! And I must admit Mr. West held his own on this one.

[@CheekyRobot]

Met Guru in lisbon then I met Preemo.....I was heavily beaten up at Preemo gig, ended up in the hospital......today im a sound engineer prodiucer.....and still a hiphop head.....this guy is a f legend!

[@evanclephane7685]

Man, these episodes don’t get enough recognition, Preemo you da goat!🐐🔥

[@DJ279V]

Nite and day versions for sure. Premier did this remix pure justice!!

[@nathancocco5606]

Thank god KRS-One called DJ Premier for this!

[@andrewallace2137]

The best thing Guru did was got on tha tv bus to. New york back in da day. Premier is a real dude.

[@melquanlw]

thats was a treat Premo showing working on the beat good shit

[@Alex-qf9ce]

The song that really, really made me love Hip-Hop. This joint still sounds fresh as f!

[@dereosroads]

Best part is the plaque for Rakim. Classic!

[@herwawan]

I've been waiting for that one. Legendary song.

[@MikeSpexTV]

I love how Krs stopped everything like , “we need a Premier beat.” Lol. Good call. Thnx fr sharing Preemo this is an unbelievable story🌹👑🌹 for such an incredible song

[@dinomajetic5461]

This has to be the best episode so far. It's so amazing to learn how these hip hop legends got together and made a fantastic track. Thank you Preemo for this amazing series, keep it going!

[@AntonDanilov-b2g]

Classic! Masterpiece of every person involved.

[@ajuniornet]

Insane story. Love preemo since 90's

[@wutangsword]

This still rocks. Man, that Carl Douglas sample...those cuts...Classic! All the way around, Preem. Salute!

[@troyevans9981]

Preemo got joints man. Every Tuesday l look forward for a episode.

[@chrisv966]

i was able to find a promo copy of this on 12" vinyl, and it was a staple in my 'Premier' set when I spun sets. The stories keep getting better and better!

[@MichaelCobbs]

We need a Rakim x DJ Premier album.

[@louisbyron1985]

Let's go!! This is the one I've been waiting on!!

[@m3rcuryslaboratory322]

yes lawd

[@thomasschweda5104]

I love Preemo, he seems like a good dude.

[@chosenonebeats]

One of the best songs in Hip-Hop history.

[@Hakeem990]

Facts

[@ScopeEx]

Most important. Sample : Carl Douglas's "Dance the Kung-Fu"

[@JewishBettorMMA]

One of my fav tracks ever

[@Xblaze92]

This is one of the best shows on KZbin! I always look forward to new episodes!

[@mildmayheadless5217]

Another CLASSIC episode. The pic with Rakim holding the plaque with you was perfect man. Just dope

[@frederickjuneau7874]

I remember when this single came out, the song was on repeat all day long.

[@Etcher]

There's a reason Preem has been my Spotify end of year top artist the past four years.

[@GrindModeCypher]

The name says it all, this is one of my favorite songs EVER!!!

[@swilliams7011]

Let's be serious. By the time you realize Preem has programmed the track, you are in complete shock and awe to what you've witnessed and how QUICKLY it was done. Let us be fans, man!!!

[@eloymontoya9200]

Yea... i remember this dropping. I was 17. I'm 31 now.❤️❤️❤️

[@ap6160]

What a great episode!

[@accurateskills791]

🔥All Star Classic🔥

[@EmraldoDaSilva]

this joint was so fire when it dropped

[@lesaczv8072]

Classic ❤

[@undivided_unified]

Rakims line is just fucking legendary

[@athens_1psvr31]

Classic!! Timeless!! When the minds and rhymes are timeless And mastered The only way to define it Is “Classic”

[@410veno]

Love to hear the stories behind these classic n timeless records. Peace to you legends 🙏🏽

[@hartblake6373]

When you hit us with that Batman "knock-out spray" analogy you know I had to hit Subscribe!

[@jordan3649]

Man I used to keep this track on repeat and just let it play for hours...Never thought I would hear Premier explain this one...

[@calamarbronx83]

Tats Cru... I remember their shop was next to this tiny building where kids would go after school. They had certain programs for them so they can learn and even had a radio station. I use to go to a alternative school in hunts point and worked in that building.

[@UGtheTopG]

I feel like a kid at candy store ahaha, more Rakim stories please Preemo :)

[@b1thearchitect401]

Love this series man, always learn something interesting. As an engineer and producer I can appreciate the idea of having to time stretch cause someone's verse is 1 bpm off lol.

[@crawnyxx]

Thank you for doing this and launching the channel because you are responsible for our lives soundtrack! 🍻.. Your memory is impeccable, like pristine!!!!

[@georgekinyera6719]

C L A S S I C! Always love how Premier gives the science and breakdown to some of these iconic tracks. TIMELESS!

[@21morpha]

KRS-One was probably like "how the hell are we supposed to make a classic Hip Hop record withouht Preemo? Damn, those nike people know nothing. Let me do their work for them".

[@WrestlingGuy19]

I love that Rakim has that line about age when he’s not even 40 doing this video. Rappers are definitely not having to think about is as much now

[@AA-fu1sz]

Such an amazing track. We REALLY need it on Spotify.

[@Lastmeasure5]

Man, this is one of the greatest songs of all time .. Preemo u da GOAT

[@muzikdepotart]

Marvelous Classic for sure, RIP GURU...and Props To All The Emcees on this phat track...PREEMO what's da drilly yo!!! Blessings

[@PapiStorz]

This was and is one of my favorite songs ever to have all these goats 🐐 on a fire DJ premier track amazing 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 i love it

[@TheDetour789]

Premier keeps blessing us with these videos. Absolutely amazed and in awe of this man. Wow.

[@sportsntunes4021]

This track really showed us the true meaning of unity in hip hop! Salute to all the legends on the track ! I love how they each had a little intro before their verse ! Prhyme!

[@adlaidunn]

Yeah we never missed that intro..that scene inspired sessions 💯

[@ShogunJacksonStone]

This was one of my favorite videos back in high school. Everything about the beginning of the video gives me chills to this day because it’s 100% hip hop from Preem setup the graffiti artist getting set up and to end it with Rakim the god MC getting his plaque is amazing in every way! Truly a classic

[@NONcorrupt]

Classic is 1 of my jointz Frfr : I never get tired of hearing it.

[@gregholmes6083]

The "Classic" video had me so hyped. I watch the full thing every time it aired. I loved seeing their forces combine and wish it happened more today. Preems beat was supreme.

[@chulodelgado2497]

I remeber the first time i heard this just right after being released...I lived in the Uk by that time. I arrived home and my homie Molotov (shot out 2 you bro) was there just messing around with the MPC as usual and said yoooooo listen to this...At present, Im still having the same feeling and energy about it. Thanks 4 all the classics Primo!!! Sound track of our lifes!!!

[@chadoworld]

Really enjoyed this story! I've seen practically every Preemo interview and never heard any of this before! Dope record! Salute Preemo! 🙌🏾

[@SDSOverfiend]

Thank you for this Preemo… that original version was’nt it and I appreciate Rubin..Glad you laced it!🔥🔥🔥

[@magnifiquetechnique7609]

Some of hip hop’s dopest videos of all time has dj premier in them.

[@VIRTU_Anchor]

I love the intro to this track. It could be a mini song by itself

[@brandonjohnson7729]

"Classic" song man I still got this joint in my playlist

[@qabanisolupafya3681]

Unbelievable MC firepower & the only beat good enough for Hip Hop royalty! Been waiting on this one. DJ Que 👊🏾

[@shawnpine9421]

This is my favorite KZbin show!!! Big ups to my favorite producer of all time DJ Premier for putting this show together!! Every episode just takes you back and Premo talking about how the beat was made and the artists involved in making the track you just actually feel like you was there with them when they was doing the track!!!! Premier needs to have his own podcast show fo real!!!

[@bravancho]

the af1 song, so many memories of this

[@smashboogietheilladelic5740]

Yessir! Great segment