GZA vs. Edan vs. Non Phixion
(Sample: Bar-Kays “In The Hole 
”)
It may be the unpopular pick, but I’m going with Edan here. Premier utilizes the sample nicely but its one of the few Primo songs where his formula sounds a bit tired. I always told myself I should love this song, and never have. GZA and RZA’s is crazy, but the horns RZA sampled are used so sparingly it is tough to take this over Edan. “You Suck” is easily the best use of the Stax-Volt classic. The loop is crazy. Granted, G. Rap destroys “Crime Pays” (as he did everything on that album), but Jinx was doing a bit much on the production. Plus, Edan thinks G. Rap is the greatest of all-time so he deserves the win. Let the hating begin.
Kool G. Rap “Crime Pays ” 1992 (Produced by Sir Jinx)
GZA “Living In The World Today ” 1995 (Produced by RZA)
Edan “You Suck ” 2002 (Produced by Edan)
Non Phixion “Rock Stars ” 2002 (Produced by DJ Premier)
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Good call. I’m sure a few others as well
Premo FTW
Premo hands down
idk wtf this man was smokin,but rza’s version is the tightest….
RZA did his damn job on Living In The World Today, but Rock Stars was off the hook. I’ll go with GZA because Liquid Swords to this day is a real Hip Hop classic.
I would have to say Premo. Killer joint.
Rza hands down gets this. Premo’s sample is monotonous, and is about as listenable / enjoyable as Edan’s rapping. Rza’s sample is cryptic yet enticing. The track immediately sets mood, and evokes precisely what Gza’s saying. i couldn’t disagree more with his use of horn’s; they add a distinctive sound to the sample and are used exactly where it’s needed.
Rza is G.O.A.T. producer for a reason……
Primo. Nuff sed.