So Wassup? Episode 14 | Royce da 5'9" "Boom"

In episode 14, DJ Premier takes us through the process of how "Boom", from Royce da 5'9" was made.
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[@grinchoi1]

“Rap now is a circus of clowns. A lot of lip from cliques I’d prolly rap circles around” sooo many quotables from Royce on this joint. One the illest songs EVER.

[@KrAOLo]

Don't insult clowns, even they don't waste money on cars.

[@MikeMike.]

@@KrAOLo Even clowns need clown cars

[@flwlessvictory9577]

Watch "KRS-ONE - KNOCK EM OUT (LYRICS)REACTION" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5yqaIuGotCBe5Y

[@MrSpilledge]

@@MikeMike. went over to big ass dome

[@dr_redbanRL]

My saliva and spit can split thread into fiber and bits So trust me, I'm as live as it gets

[@Olyphantman]

This beat put Royce in another conversation.

[@turtleanton6539]

Rite

[@m00nshineDrUnkenMonk]

Word

[@shonuffshowstopper]

Just think Boom dropped 20 years ago. The combo of Royce and Primo are timeless!

[@Olyphantman]

@@shonuffshowstopper damn. I’ve been listening/co-signin/defending’ Royce for that long?? Time flies

[@thingshappen4062]

Conversation to/with who(m)?

[@letsgetbizzy6543]

Preem is the realest. Shit, he don't even make the damn episode if he can't find the ORIGINAL disc! This man right here is my hero!

[@rodneycarterakaice2281]

And you know Preem literally has thousands of discs. He should have had a sponsorship with a disc manufacturer.

[@letsgetbizzy6543]

@@rodneycarterakaice2281 He should have a backup, at least I hope he does. 😅

[@Olyphantman]

@@rodneycarterakaice2281 definitely. I hope AKAI is givin him some bread

[@blackmist1981]

"Me and Premier, we kinda the same in ways/ We both speak wit our hands in dangerous ways"

[@aramisathos2778]

Love those two bars

[@UrbanNoizeMusic]

Easily one of my favorite Preemo instrumentals. This got me hooked on his obscure usage of samples for sure. Completely addictive to the ear. Like Kick In The Door

[@Runawayboxfan]

Kick in the door is such a banger as well holy sht

[@koldestever1551]

Yes'm, one of mine too.....maybe one of my face instros period.

[@iamapimpok]

First time I heard this sss like fuuuuck 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheGamingWolf3650]

I remember I heard the sample playing Mafia 2😂 the 50s had great music

[@cjnv48]

Kick in the door is not an obscure sample

[@BIGP1980kid]

Can we all agree that Lady of Rage is one of most underrated female Hip hop artist of all time. She doesn't get enough mention...that first track featuring lady of Rage on doggy style album was hard... thanks Preemo !

[@JoeyCrackization]

No, Bahamedia is.

[@iLLWiLL510]

@@JoeyCrackization they said "ONE of the most underrated"... What's the problem?

[@DJPsychoDTM]

@@JoeyCrackization "one of". Is that really hard 2 comprehend, bro?

[@JoeyCrackization]

@@DJPsychoDTM Yes.

[@userr5464]

Lady of Rage is fuckkkkingg ass

[@Alex-xn2pj]

Suggestions for the next one: Mos Def - Mathematics Big Daddy Kane - Show And Prove Gang Starr - The Planet D'Angelo - Devils Pie Biggie - Ten Crack Commandments Rakim - When I B On The Mic KRS One - Rappa'z R N Dainja

[@andrzejsokola]

We really need "show & proove" behind the scenes 😀(which was Jay-Z debut as well)

[@dr.zarkov5838]

Yo what about Rock Stars by Non-Phixion? That joints dope & you keepin it N.Y.C RAW.

[@kylehardy7519]

Next one should be "Invincible" by CNN. That's the beat that they probably got instead of "Boom".

[@kan50805]

AZ- the format

[@ES2990]

@@kylehardy7519 channel 10 prodced by lord finess is dope too

[@ROLLERMOBSTER2137]

I'll never get bored of this beat, Preemo's the GOAT

[@essgee4225]

I’m pretty bored of it

[@antraxsrr]

@@essgee4225 who cares?

[@essgee4225]

@@antraxsrr I do

[@johnw3641]

This man is a hip hop encyclopaedia. Could listen to his story’s all day. Preemo is the 🐐

[@Waynestarr]

How about "Mental Stamina" from Jeru's first album, featuring Afu-Ra?? That beat was bananas!

[@jeffreyryder273]

Ohhh yeahhhhh 🔥

[@matthias.emminger]

Simply the coolest producer in this world. Suggestion: Full Clip

[@Coarse-wuan]

I'm sure preemo must be saving full clip for a special episode.

[@DrBigFMC]

Shout out to Royce. A true grown lyricist.

[@KirklandWilliamsWorkout3000]

🔥

[@VeganPopTart]

Made my year hearing that PRhyme 3 is being worked on. Primo has always been my #1 producer and Royce well lets just say he is in my top 5 GOAT list. Being from Michigan dont hurt either. Now if we could just get a Bad Meets Evil 2.

[@jdnwritingmachine]

One of the greatest joints ever in the history of the genre or any genre for that matter. Absolutely incredible.

[@YUSSEB8E]

Waiting for the day Premo let’s us in to see him produce a beat / sample searching and chopping .🙏🏼

[@Cassanova86]

Check out mark ronsons new doc can't remember the name but it shows preem do a beat from the start

[@YUSSEB8E]

@@Cassanova86 oh nice. Will check it. Listened to their Fader podcast the other day which was great

[@dzieckosztuki679]

@@Cassanova86 You mean watch the sound with mark ronson?

[@m3rcuryslaboratory322]

Like the beginning of Classic.

[@ProdbyGrimeyred]

WONT EVER HAPPEN!

[@EagleLas99]

Boom Boom bam goddaaaaamn, what a classic

[@AQuestionofCharacter]

Man. How can you not love Premier? Just the greatest guy ever. Also, the "Nooooo" part had me crying

[@thedylanoid]

This series is so good. How does Preemo remember all this?!?!

[@jacopobalia31]

Coz they all his babies

[@mastod0n1]

I'm a very very very amateur musician that mostly writes shitty pop punk music for my own enjoyment, but anytime I listen to something I wrote and recorded years ago I could tell you exactly where I was when I wrote it, where I was when I recorded it, and other significant things that were going on in my life at the time. Each song is like a time capsule, for better or worse.

[@chrishighc2621]

@@mastod0n1 For sure. Since I date every rhyme my pen writes I can even tell you date & time-ish(early morn, late morn, early afternoon, late aft, evening, late night)

[@ewansihasimmons8070]

Premier has an incredible memory and it clearly helps him remember the intricacies of everything associated with his music, from the beats and sounds to the people involved. He could do about 200 of these easily and not ever have to repeat himself. So glad he is sharing his musical stories with the masses!

[@rodneycarterakaice2281]

Beat is so dope and works perfectly with Royce's delivery, lyricism, and poisonous pen.

[@MrSpilledge]

I love CNN but I'm glad they showed up late.

[@ChicagoStyles23]

i might be in the minority, but i actually prefer "Hip Hop" over "Boom", something about the beat that so soothing and it comes from my favorite Royce album.

[@thablackkat9905]

I loved that record!

[@cameleyez]

Hip hop is coo but for some reason Boom has aged better and hits harder. For me anyway.

[@Metamophisis]

HipHop is dope video made me buy the 💿 cd.🔥💣🧨💎⛏🎧🎤👀I saw Premo and Royce perform this in person! Boom 💥🔥💣🔥💣🧨💎⛏🎧🎤👀

[@marksmith0209]

Damn this one about to be legendary

[@kyleschwartz.]

I said the same thing 😂

[@tonespliff]

The version with the scratches is the best! Classics after classics.

[@wize.been.chopping9934]

I'd love to see Paula Perry - Extra Extra Sonja Blade - Look 4 The Name The X-Ecutioners - Premier's X-ecution We love the "So Wassup?" series, keep them coming Preem!!!

[@mattkidroske]

Love how Preemo always shouts out everyone involved and shows so much respect

[@Parialated]

This track is full of quotables... royce is in the all time top 10, for those replaying gta 3 remastered are reminded too

[@jasonwilcox9328]

Yep. First place I remember hearing it was GTA

[@josemor2719]

I'm surprised of no M.O.P. yet. They must be the 2nd biggest Premier collaborators after Guru. But I'm positive they will be here soon.

[@hampelmann7574]

I pray for follow instructions!

[@stefanrenn-jones9452]

@@hampelmann7574 Yes! "you know the name!" "M bomb O bomb P!" So good. There is an epic R kelly prediction on that track at around 1min. People already weren't happy with him back in 2003.

[@str8upndown856]

One of my favorite Premier beats ever. One of the dopest verses Royce ever spit. Found the 12” single on vinyl with the beautiful Game girl on the cover… a must have ✊🏾

[@phillipwattsjr.4714]

8:04--When I first heard this version, I was disgusted. Like, "Why would they do that? WHY?" Glad to see that Premier felt the same way, and that version never got as much play...thank God.

[@quincyphillip2412]

I was literally just thinking the exact same thing. I wasn't a fan of that version, and neither was Preem. Good enough for me.

[@noodlebot12]

Man I love this series of memory lane joints, seeing preemo’s process and learning the story behind all these. This is one of those slices of life that is so priceless.

[@Thematheweffect]

That Willie Hutch The Mack Soundtrack poking out just adds to the ambiance

[@yingyangfeet]

It Was 2001, 5'9 " And Primo entered my ears through GAME RECORDS, BOOM!

[@blackspider1405]

I've been banging this since it first came out. And never stopped. This is Royce at his best.

[@benhimmself]

Absolute classic! Featured on GTA 3 on PS2 it reached an audience it deserved! 🔥

[@rubski-ds9yc]

I remember hearing boom summer 2000 on hot 97 on the stretch Armstrong and bobbito late night I was like this shit is dope 🔥🔥

[@anubisdillinger1523]

Preme! We need Mos Def - Mathematics and Nas - Nas Is Like

[@essgee4225]

If only we can go back to when we first heard and discovered these songs! Remember that feeling?

[@funkojoe7998]

One of the best Premo beats, one of the Royce songs…one of the best Hip-hop songs period. Can’t deny the chemistry between these two. 💥💥💥

[@magnificentmarc707]

Wow CNN on Boom 💥 that would have been crazy too. Royce got busy on this though.

[@dariettosilva]

The man comes and drops tales of legend as if it was nothing...jeez P!

[@daboymajik8829]

One of my favorite tracks of all time. Still gets played til this day. Also my first song i ever heard from Royce and been a fan ever since. His growth has been more than a pleasure to watch. Thank's Preem, you're legendary. Now we need "Mathematics"

[@luiswiley98]

Boom & Hip Hop are my favourite of their collaborations

[@NONcorrupt]

This story is ill . Of course the track is crazy , love the Premo sound.

[@jtbrownjtbrown]

You went from Royce to Lady of Rage to Beyonce to the legendary Jody Watley with this one. Love the stories.

[@Itsgeestatus]

I Played Boom On Every Mixtape📼 During Our🏆Golden Era Of Hip 🎤Hop (It's Most Certainly A Timeless Classic)

[@mikeclark2571]

This is an amazing series, it’s great to bring back these true hip hop classics 💪

[@kylehardy7519]

Imagine if "Boom" went to CNN we probably would have never gotten "Invincible" one of the greatest Hip-Hop songs of all time let alone Royce's "Boom".

[@pookeyblow]

But imagine CNN over this beat 😭😭😭😭

[@staytus]

PRhyme 3 is coming! Oh shit. Dope story on the timeless Boom record!

[@nuttinbuttdafonk]

Waiting for Group Home's Supa Star. When one first heard that beat drop on da Tony Toca's Rap #41 tape... 👆 Boom! Preem clientele droppin' bombs like dat. Audi 5K... 🚘

[@KayGeee86]

Next episode, hopefully...

[@andrzejsokola]

For now it seems that Preem talks about each artist once so maybe later :/ Still a lot of great artists without episode yet so i we need to be supa patient about it :D

[@troyevans9981]

Man I wish he can do " bring it on" from that jayz reasonable doubt album. That joint was incredible 👏.

[@kikoskillz]

Definitely one of mye favorite Preemo beats. Looking forward for this one

[@DanielIvan707]

🫡 to Preem and Royce for keeping this shit alive

[@kyleschwartz.]

This is gonna be legendary

[@metalfacedoom4820]

The song that made me a Premo and Royce fan in the early 00's. Salute king, I can't wait for PRhyme 3.

[@Beetwixt_N._Janeen2112]

Loss of words!!! One of my all- time favorites‼️ 💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@realdeal139]

One of the greatest beats ever!!

[@tow_rent888]

the sample flip on this one blew my mind back in the day

[@stressfreepaperchase3215]

thats what that song is!!!!!! its sampled so much. if Royce dropped an R&b drake fans would start crying.

[@theperfectcircus]

I remember exactly where I was when the first PRyhme album blew my mind. Shout-out for keeping it gangster

[@projectfear22]

Boom is one of the best songs and beats ever.

[@eppskevin]

Mind blown with the midori/Jodi connection

[@HexNottingham]

Two of my favs in the game. Definitely a classic banger.

[@onmypurpose9075]

Boom is one of those records that comes on and I'm like DAAAAAAAAMMNNNN

[@The7threst]

Anoither great episode. I really hope Gangstarr's "Skills" will one day become a vid like this!

[@HEATBYSTANDAMAN]

Always 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥we need a Jay z story

[@gordythecreator]

Premier! Boss like behavior, by Premier givin that joint 2 Royce!! Them boys was ABSENT, and Royce was On-TiME

[@markletavish3170]

PRhyme 3?!!! I was waiting the whole time for it to come up, just made my day. This one is legendary.

[@TheGoldinChannel]

This was 1 of my FAVORITE Tracks to hear on GTA 3.🏎️

[@seanmoore19962]

PRhym 3?!?! I always appreciate these videos. Real hip hop

[@Mr.8point5]

PRhyme. Premier and Royce or Producer and Rapper. Two GOATs of the genre and culture.

[@dj_jazzywhut]

Before most people knew this was Royce da 5'9, I remember playing it on my old radio show and getting called up numerous times the following week for the "tick tick boom one" lol and some actually asked for the one that starts with the '60 Minutes' theme in clubs lol

[@alshansmith]

“Monotony” -Afu Ra, that’s a dope beat and scratches !

[@neverthirsty1037]

One of the best beats of all time

[@yusufrostom8063]

PHRYME 3 COMING ???? CAN'T WAIT FOR IT 🔥🔥🔥

[@michaelpickarts7683]

Salute to dj premier bloods and crips aren't the only ones banging on wax.

[@smashboogietheilladelic5740]

Yessir! EASTSIDE Detroit on the check in.

[@gamerm4876]

The suspense soon as pREMIER loaded the floppy disc so we could all hear KZbin hit me with a ad 🤣 Nice one yo just like a DJ to drop that ad in right when you did lol

[@robertphillips7940]

Premier recreated the beat at the end of his beat breakdowns during a PRhyme concert I went to. Royce wrecked it once the beat came together.

[@Det1911]

PRhyme, slaughterhouse, Bad meets evil 😯 Royce has been a part of the most iconic groups

[@wolverineweaponx6304]

Can't wait for...... 1. Memory Lane 2. D'Evil's 3. Come Clean 4. You Know My Steez 5. 10 Crack Commandments.. Preemo is the G.O.A.T 🐏

[@PlantsAndInsects]

Easily one of my favourite dj premier beats. Well, favourite beats in general.... congrats yall!!!!

[@mefman9]

One of the hardest beats ever.

[@MatadorShifter]

8:20 now that'd be a great voice sample for another DJ Premier banger lol

[@mentalmadness2192]

Sick to think that there were legends opening for legends🤯👌

[@terrellepps9548]

LOVE THIS TRACK!!!!! First heard this on a video called Hip Hop Hunnies from Game Records. Royce and Premo was on the video and this track was playing as the backdrop and when the album dropped, I bought it IMMEDIATELY!!!!!!!!!

[@dnachistatrax1029]

This and "Hip Hop" are CLASSICS...so glad, y'all formed PRhyme! This used to be, my ringtone and the Hip Hop intro was my notification! #Respect

[@Infinite0396]

Interesting period in Royce career I think a lot of his unreleased stuff like “Throne is Mine” and “Money” and King of Kingd and all that stuff he was doin around this rhyme was epic... but then somehow his first solo came out and it wasn’t the classic I expected... but the DJ Premier tracks were the highlights Love these man keep um comin!!!!

[@wiz206]

This is one of my all-time favorite "slept on" classic records. GDAMN this will forever get bumped in the truck.

[@ParamauntStreetTV]

I was definitely waiting for this!!!!

[@blackmist1981]

Yes sir! Cant wait for this one

[@JosephO75]

This beat never gets old

[@Zebpro]

PRhyme 3!!!!???? Yeeaaaaaah baby!!! :-] And I'm happy about this episode as I asked for this very song on your live session! ;-)

[@stefanrenn-jones9452]

That Lady of Rage sample has to be the best sample application. I have wondered who that was for the last 17 years lol. I also like the pimp c sample in 'Let 'Em Know' Bun B

[@Advisorblogger]

One of my absolute fav royce songs

[@kevjonzin7051]

YO I first heard this on a mixtape...I remember Royce from Bad Meets Evil.....heard the ticking...beat drops...Lady of rage & Guru quotes hit.....I felt the Preemo drums & Groove....Classic

[@tylers7048]

This beat was one of the best ever, so clean

[@riccolaw655]

Joint was on the old GTA back in the day. Love this joint

[@tarikrobinson2438]

Love this series.

[@suavobaby90]

I been waiting for this forever!!!!!!! Love that beat

[@diddyfourtweny2647]

Thank you for the knowledge Premier! Love this series and cannot wait for that PRhyme3!!!

[@roblepper8418]

Premo and Royce were born on this one. They grew into a grown man named PRhyme. I'm anticipated for 3 no doubt.