DJ Premier Confirms “Pete Rock vs. DJ Premier” Album In The Works

    Two of Hip Hop’s most respected producers of all time are the New York-based DJ Premier and Pete Rock. Both late 1980s additions to the music industry, the two men have joined forces in crafting amazing albums such as Nas’ 1994 debut Illmatic, Heavy D & The Boyz’ 1992 Blue Funk and more recently, Freddie Foxxx’s independent smash release, 2000’s The Industry Shakedown. Although each esteemed producer has worked independently, both names are often used in the same sentences.

    In a recent video interview (posted above), DJ Premier confirmed that the two men are confirmed to share an album, Pete Rock vs. DJ Premier. The name is taken from a series of concerts both men, whose careers began as deejays, performed together, in a staged amicable battle sequence. This included a date this spring in Japan, for which a trailer was shot:

    Manhattan Records presents DJ Premier VS Pete Rock -A Legendary DJ Battle trailer from getfunky on Vimeo.

    In addition, DJ Premier confirmed earlier this week that he is planning a December release from his Year Round Records imprint, as well as upcoming projects from KRS-One, MC Eiht and Nick Javas. Pete Rock is presently producing the next album from veteran Boot Camp Clik duo Smif-N-Wessun.

    19 thoughts on “DJ Premier Confirms “Pete Rock vs. DJ Premier” Album In The Works

    1. I hope it’s better than that “battle” they had in LA a while back. Well it wasn’t really a battle at all just Pete and Preme playing their classic material which is cool but the producer in me wanted to see them go hard beat for beat.

      1. i’m wicha 100% on that one g. i looove that cut. a classic man. straight up and down classic. reks the shit, got to meet the dude in person back in 04 when he had the smallest local boston buzz. been a big fan and supporter ever since. keep doin ya thing reks aka re-cocaine.

        fuck banks we need reks on this album! lol

      2. I’ve been waiting to hear something about that Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme album. Its like it just poofed into thin air. No news, no nothing!

        It was supposed to come out in March. Elmatic is gonna be “in the works” for 10 years as well.

        But yeah, to hell with Banks. Reks would shit on Banks.

    2. OHHHH YESSS!! If this do this right, it could be the greatest thing ever. TWO MUSICAL GENIUSES!!!!! I CAN’T WAIT!!!!

      1. fuck off wit the banks shit. u on every page on that shit. yea, banks needs to be on this album, jesus christ, are you fuckin kiddin me?? hfm2 isnt going to be that good. i’m not hatin i will check it out un-biasedly. but…. i cant wait til you’re disappointed with it and have completely forgotten about by january. u faggot!!!!!!

    3. i have a feeling this is gonna be a compilation album…with maybe 2 new songs from each artist…i hope not but…man i wish this was the 90’s shit would actually come together to your expectations, no holds barred… BUT STILL GOTTA GIVE RESPECT TO THE TRUE PIONEERS! ONE LOVE

    4. lol, a premo/pete rock album, krs/premo album, premo/eiht, and pete/smif-n-wessum…
      almost fucken fainted

    5. thank god. if any album has to materialze its gotta be this one. please be real please be real. it has to come out come on, i’m praying hard on this one

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