So Wassup? Episode 55 | Gang Starr - The Militia feat. Big Shug & Freddie Foxxx

[@powertrip6426]

Above the clouds is hands down one of the best tracks of all time imo.

[@-.-_-.]

Betrayal was that track. You'd really feel everything conveyed in it.

[@anthonystevens5294]

​@@-.-_-.Piece of mind

[@g0tNoodles]

I agree.

[@joshcate2060]

That's my ringtone.

[@Checker1O1]

Gangstarr + Wu Tang, sheeeesh! It gotta be a winner.

[@turnstyle518]

RIP GURU ❤ DJ Premier for president!

[@gatdotty6722]

Premier looks healthy and fresh. Love to see you like this king. 👑

[@chadoworld]

Bumpy Knuckles aka Freddie Foxxx blacked out on this joint!

[@focuz4899]

"Gloria Gaynor on you muthafu**kas I will survive". Bumpy went in 🎤.

[@chadoworld]

@focuz4899 ☝🏾 You already know! And to now know he was waving two glocks in the booth while spitting this verse makes complete sense!

[@focuz4899]

@@chadoworld Yeah every time I listen to it now I'm gonna visualize it.

[@chadoworld]

@@focuz4899 No doubt!

[@ranisalman9650]

Definitely! Disrespect you get the tech

[@danteerskine7678]

Everytime I see a dj premier "so wassup" episode, I have to click on it because preemo never disappoint

[@djepik1]

Premo is the GOAT!!

[@WhoTheHellIsHarvy]

Life really wouldn't be the same without this album. Moment of Truth is one my all time top 3 tracks of any genre, any era. And one that has stayed with me constantly since the age of 11. Always felt like Guru was in the room teaching me and giving me life lessons haha. So appreciative of this series. A week doesn't go by when I think "can't wait for the next episode". Salute the floppy disk and the golden era! What a pillar of hip hop this man is. RIP Guru.

[@Kelo7]

It's a top song fr, it's been making me emotional for nearly 2 decades.

[@forgetfulfunctor1]

Same. I was a kid newly diagnosed with something, in the hospital, and Moment of Truth was on the video game soundtrack that my cousin got me to help like comfort me. That song meant so much at the time

[@forevershampoo]

Yea Guru really was a teacher for our young minds that were open

[@langstoncollin5745]

All facts

[@BENWORKIN89]

This album saved my life. More than once!! Certified classic….

[@dannybx78]

Besides this version of "The Militia", the Pete Rock Remix of "The Militia" and "The Militia II" featuring WC & Rakim are also certified bangers from the late 90's era.

[@anthonywilliams9415]

Let the games begin

[@lefty206]

Yessir no doubt 🔥🔥🔥

[@scienz]

could do without that WC verse tho....

[@ikembyikem]

I went to a festival in Liverpool called Creamfields in 1999 and I got myself to the front of the large tent in which Gangstarr was about to perform. I asked the security if I could speak to DJ Premier and he kindly came over and spoke with me and give me a Gangstarr tour t-shirt. I will always remember his gesture. He is a good guy!

[@douglasjones4824]

Man, I was just reacquainting myself with Moment of Truth over the weekend!

[@oscdagreat4523]

No plan is bullet proof

[@edhat7529]

Hell yeah! And how did that weekend go? Lol. I'm sure it was CRAZY!

[@ThisIsmiXTV]

My favourite Hip Hop album of all time. Ive bought it at least 4 times now, always gotta have one on my shelf. The title track is the best of all time. Greatest track hands down. RIP Guru.

[@suisenzero1]

Real talk!

[@EscapeCondition]

Maybe my favorite hip hop line ever "I'm ready to lose my mind, but instead I use my mind I put down the knife, and take the bullets out my nine"

[@-.-_-.]

Freddie Foxxx, from Flavor Unit to Gangstarr. He was cold with it

[@multigrotesque]

word...and still is.

[@tristannagan8690]

"Before i slides i'mma leave you this jewel Even mechanics walk around with their tools" one of the coldest lines ever🥶🥶🥶

[@KINGLEPRECHAUN]

You are Hip Hop, a massive part of my childhood, my adolescence, my adult life, my now and present, as a parent. I will always push Gang Starr to everyone who wants to listen. I WILL ALWAYS SOLEMNLY SWEAR TO REPRESENT HIP HOP IN THE PUREST MOST RESPONSIBLE RESPECTFUL WAY. I owe it you Preemo 💚☘️👊🏻💯

[@SDSOverfiend]

6:13 - Standing over 50 cent in the Brown leather. None other than Giancana Kool G. Rap💐

[@SwanAudio]

Premo and Guru touched lives all around the world. I had the fortune to randomly bump into Guru at Bondi Beach of all places, and told him how much it meant to me. I cherish that memory. Rest in Peace and Premo - you are the MAN for so many beatmakers around the world.

[@Crs313]

Above the clouds changed my life period. Music was never the same after I heard that. Masterpiece

[@ChiefRxcka]

Whattt! New episode!? New background? SO WASSUP!?! One of the most all time classic records, classic albums, OF ALL TIME!! Rest in Power Guru, my favorite emcee ever. Hands down.

[@andro8206]

you a international treasure bro could be listenin to this ish all day

[@lukrativ0922]

Dj premier is the greatest producer of all time.

[@harborareatech310]

"So Wassup?" never dissapoints

[@krazyville]

Thank you Gangstarr for quality hip hop. You remind me of my Walkman 💯👊🏾😎

[@Blessed2XS]

1st Element: Deejayin 2nd Element: Breakin 3rd Element: Graffiti 4th Element: Emceein 5th Element: Beatboxin 6th Element: Street Fashion 7th Element: Street Language 8th Element: Street Knowledge 9th Element: Street Entrepreneuralism #HipHop

[@southjerseysfinest]

Dj Premier tells the best behind the scene stories. He remembers it like it happened 5 minutes ago. R.I. P. Guru, HQ & HQs MOM!

[@HEMZbEATS]

Freddie Fox wit da Glizzies😂😂😂

[@Antonio-t5c3j]

prem feels like family bro....can`t stop watching him talking for hours.....every song every scratch every word....makes my heart warm..bro....one love from berlin city

[@authentic76]

Freddie Foxxx verse is one of my all time favorites. 🔥

[@demetriusrousseau7919]

Who else can round this Freddie Foxxx verse?🤔 I'll wait!

[@DJJOOLZDE]

I bought that shit in 98 and will never stop playing the tracks. Real Hip-Hop 4 Life.

[@muntublackson4757]

The Glizzy’s makenso much sense in this story! You can actually see it bar for bar!

[@williamcapone5457]

he was gonna kill it one way or another.

[@itsall4u2c]

Finally back!...The Militia is one of my top 3 Premier beats along with NY State of Mind and Kick in The Door. Freddie Foxx's verse was simply show stopping

[@brendanoprey762]

Moment Of Truth got my into hip hop and nothing ever beats that era

[@asatvs]

Will never forget how I felt when I first listened to « Moment of Truth » … Couldn’t believe how good it was sonically. No skip. Feeling of wellness going through my whole body. Goosebumps. Perfection. 💯

[@parkermudsen1063]

I’d love to hear Premier talk about the making of Speak Ya Clout. That track is bananas.

[@jean-philippematte3701]

Moment of Truth is probably my favorite album of all time. So many gems

[@daimlee7241]

Group Home Baby Pa classic

[@djgreenhornet2892]

That’s a good one.

[@MrBozack]

We were in The Astoria, 1999 (Gang Starr + Big Shug + Freddie Foxx + Afu-Ra). I remember when Premier dropped "The Militia" . The whole venue energised and started trying to touch the ceiling. Absolutely, some of the best 4:48 minutes of my whole life. I also remember the white guy (with dreadlocks) passed out at the back of the club on the floor with a big smile on his face. Amazing performances all night and the most incredible crowd I've ever been a part of.

[@wg33-84]

Favourite album of all time. Salute!

[@UnpopularOpinion42]

This history lesson straight from the source is so incredibly valuable. Moment of Truth along with ATLeins are my 2 all time favorite albums that I hold very close! These episodes are greatly appreciated 🙏

[@ohdagee]

GREATEST ALBUM OF ALL TIME. RIP GURU 💎

[@RennieDJ]

MOMENT OF TRUTH one of my favourite ever albums ever!! What a record!!!

[@JamBurglar]

Big shout to Bumpy Knuckles!!!

[@victorholm9598]

Always a joy hearing uncle Preemo drop science! Salute to the living legend!

[@AntonVSEDELA]

Какой кайф что Примо вернулся с So Wassup? Момент Истины один из моих САМЫХ любимых альбомов!!! Gang Star 4EVER!!!!!

[@ErolKonik]

Well this is a outta nowhere pleasant surprise

[@sanyatesGRIA]

Militia Pt. 3 deserves honorable mention as well

[@CEEPMDEE]

"The Moment Of Truth" is such an important album to me. It came out at the perfect time when I needed it most. Difficult to listen to the title track without a few tears. GANG STARR being my favorite of all time since 1989 to keep releasing albums at the perfect time was un imaginable but thats exactly what they did. I wanted to be like Premier as a producer and Guru was like a big brother or uncle that I admired and looked up to, who spoke to be through songs. Those albums saved my life and provided a soundtrack for me and many generations.

[@AdamWeiner-s8n]

Watching the extended Idea Generation interview, wondering when So Wassup? would return and here we are...thank you PREEMO

[@MrIncognito2020]

It’s a travesty that Daily Operation never went gold.

[@stevenb427]

I don't think I rinsed and rinced a Hip Hop album as much a s I did with Moment of truth? Goosebumps still anytime i hear those classics. PREMIER & GURU FOREVER GANGSTARR 🎤🎧🎧🎛🎚🎙💯

[@leibweiss]

0:15 great DJ Premier 🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥

[@rastagideon8236]

Just got “Hard to Earn” on vinyl ❤

[@TheIncredibleDrNO]

Rest In Peace GURU....Rest In Peace, Headqcourterz....... Head UP....Eyes AND Ears..OPEN

[@TheWardBond]

"Even mechanics walk around with their tools" fuuuuccck!!!🔥

[@ncbrothad]

Big Shug delivered one of the Top Ten opening lines ever

[@MrTruballa12]

Appreciate you brother

[@Tsa-SONGS-ABOUT-BEING-a-DAD]

Brilliant video - keep putting these out primo

[@eugenedantzler4485]

Next up DISCIPLINE💯💯💯💯💯💯. That track is highly slept on!!! But also highly relevant!!!!

[@TheBookofrhymes]

Bumpy left the earth on that verse.

[@escdeez2649]

❤❤❤ -then say goodnight

[@Dash_Inc]

I just finished your 2.5h interview on IDEA GENERATION yesterday and was hoping we'd get another So Wassup? soon, as always Preemo is on time 💎

[@pumppuhaulikkomies]

I am so glad to see this series back again. Literally the best hip-hop related thing on youtube. I could listen Preemo tell stories all day long. Thank you Preem!

[@SDSOverfiend]

4:28 In tying it altogether with the Wu…. Raekwon’s “Belt Holders” uses this same breakbeat and DO IT JUSTICE‼️💪🏾🫡 Beautiful Episode💐💯 Rest In Power Matoka🕊️👑🌹💙🩶

[@scottward7449]

Finding the most random, obscure samples to pull together into one cohesive banger is what makes you a master Preem! That's why I've always love this song

[@battistaverardi1240]

Moment of truth is arguably the greatest hip hop album of all time!

[@isirc7033]

Thank you for this Preemo!!!!! My favorite song!!!!

[@ovidiuz34]

I was just wondering what happened to So Wassup....glad to see it's back

[@verseessential]

Bought this on vinyl. Proud to own this. I even have the gang Starr metro card. If you know then you know. Gang Starr forever.

[@rustyhornzinstrumentalist-7596]

I NEED THAT GANG STAR SHIRT. 7x💯

[@skewraider]

It's the Militiaaa! 💯🍻

[@taovizions7912]

Even a mechanic walks around wit his tools.. it's the militia... love ittt

[@ChiefRxcka]

I just been bumpin to the Kolexxxion album the last few days. And I never even noticed Fame in the video that's dope.

[@wolverineweaponx6304]

Preemo is the G.O.A.T

[@EpisodiacSelections]

Man! Shug's verse is just nothing but quotable lava! And of course, "even mechanics walk around with their tools" one the best records that has legacy to ever be created! Edit! Yes of course Bumpy Knucks! Spit that last line! One of the illest last lines in the history of hip hop! Hyped you're back in the mixxx with so whassup!

[@lewisalba7825]

The mechanics line was bumpy knuckles lol not shug tho

[@EpisodiacSelections]

Absolutely!

[@williemakeit2346]

Bumpy Knuckles had the machanics line not Shug.

[@dacrookedi]

@EpisodiacSelections. I Eradicate move fakahs, rolled with coke shakahs, gave dap to mad money makahs..... You aint lying about quotable lava. LOL

[@EpisodiacSelections]

This! "Premier hit me with music to ensure that it thump right And my flight, will be taken solely at night 'Cause that's when the freaks come out, no doubt And in the dark hours is when I will shower With the knowledge of my trade to get paid Still I make moves like a snake in the grass, roundabout"

[@TonyMontana33452]

"They expect greatness from you to be spoken on". Premier is mos def one of the greatest! So glad I found this channel! Lovin every minute! Every word spoken! Amen!

[@SDSOverfiend]

12:28 “Before I Slide imma leave you these jewels…. Every mechanic walk around with they tools… It’s the militia ‼️.🔥🔥🔥

[@MistaIll]

Finally!! So happy there’s a new episode!! The militia still such a banger all these years later

[@lostinjazz]

So glad you‘re back with this format. The Militia and the whole Moment Of Truth album played a huge role in my life. Peace!

[@shotsfired2188]

Its been too long! Been waiting for this series to come back. Still bang moment of truth to this day! Absolutey timeless

[@MrNacht46]

I'VE BEEN SO READY FOR THIS NEW SEASON AND WE'RE STARTING OFF WITH GANG STARR!!

[@muzikdepotart]

Forever Classic...

[@DarthRaider8180]

glad this series is still going

[@TheGremlin19]

This might be the hardest beat that makes you amped up ever, still listen nowadays and that kick is just nuts, legendary last verse

[@alexbobic81]

You don’t deserve gold! You deserve multi platinum for Moment of Truth!!! Real hip-hop 1998!!

[@HYBRED247]

That whole album the moment of truth is a masterpiece, and The Militia is a heavy banger, R.I.P Guru.

[@alexyellow9943]

One of the best Classics❤🎉

[@williemakeit2346]

Moment of Truth was hands down my favorite rap album of 1998. I turned 18 that year and that album felt like a manual for my journey into manhood.

[@mrbdx]

During that 4 year break in between Gangstarr albums…Guru did the Jazzamatazz albums Volumes 1,2 & 3. Premo got busy producing the Group Home album Living Proof and Jeru Tha Damaja The Sun Rises in the East…along with producing hits for a variety of hip hop and R&B artists.

[@karisgregory6690]

The title track "Moment of Truth" is my favorite. It speaks the truth of life. A lot of people can relate if you listen to every word GURU(RIP)says.......we all must meet our moment of truth

[@dakritic]

Premo!!!! Thank you for bringing this back.

[@MadKapNera]

One of the best albums EVER!!! R.I.P GURU...CHAIN AND STARR FOREVER!!!

[@intrakitproductions]

One of my favorite Hip Hop songs of all time 💯💯💯 Gang Starr 4 Life ...R.I.P Guru

[@adammoonface]

Moment of Truth is my favourite album of all time, hands down, no competition. Bought it new in 1998, and still listen to it now on the regular. Above the clouds and Militia are my favourite tracks, but it's a perfect album, every single second is legendary. ONE OF THE BEST YET! 🤜🤛

[@sootsrichmore6421]

Thanks 4 coming back!!!! Been waiting on you, PREEMO!!

[@frightlessbird9327]

One of the best Gang Starr's song.

[@FRANK45CASTLE]

I remember when this video dropped, I was floored. It's still one if my favorite songs all time. Also introduced me to Big Shug, and Freddie Foxxx. For that, I am thankful.

[@progd4v3]

Preemo is the🐐💯

[@ThisIsmiXTV]

I can't tell you how much I appreciate this. THANK YOU SO MUCH! This album means so much to me personally, and hearing anything about the behind the scenes is amazing. Please dont stop doing these! MoT = 🐐

[@FromTheHipp]

damn nearly a year has passed since the last one. crazy.

[@robertphillips7940]

Glad we're back 💾

[@Justice098]

I remember i bought this album the first day it came out. This was my first Gangstarr album. It was a tuesday evening…i was in the 10th grade…and on the first listen I knew it was a classic

[@samuelblinne6040]

Awesome

[@tochiRTA]

absolute classic. First Gang Starr song I ever heard back in '98. I was becoming a serious hip hop head. It blew me away. and I've been tracking anything Premier since.

[@joewightman5542]

So glad this series is back Premier, thank you. My favourite content on KZbin, you go above and beyond to tell the story behind each track and do it with a lot of charisma!