DJ Premier Releases 'DJ Premier: Hip Hop 50 Volume 1'

‘DJ PREMIER: HIP HOP 50 VOLUME 1’ FEATURES STAR-STUDDED APPEARANCES FROM NAS, LIL WAYNE, RUN THE JEWELS, JOEY BADASS, REMY MA & RAPSODY

DJ PREMIER SETS OFF HIP HOP 50: THE SOUNDTRACK VIA MASS APPEAL

IN CELEBRATION OF HIP HOP’S 50TH BIRTHDAY

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New York City, NY, July 15th, 2022: When DJ Premier recently posted an ambiguous 10-second clip on socials from his studio where you could hear Nas rapping “rocking with Preem is nothing short of amazing,” the internet was understandably set ablaze. What were Premier and Nas up to? Traditionally, anytime they decided to activate the bat signal, it was an immediate indication that something monumental was about to transpire.

Now, that those lingering questions have been answered, it’s only right that the culture’s foremost architects set off Mass Appeal’s Hip Hop 50: The Soundtrack with the first installment Volume 1.

With his first proper project since the release of Gang Starr’s historic and chart-topping, One Of The Best Yet, DJ Premier’s new project celebrates the sound of Hip-Hop’s pre-eminent producer and he tapped a star-studded list of esteemed guests for DJ Premier: Hip Hop 50 Volume 1, which includes appearances from Nas, Lil Wayne, Run The Jewels, Joey Bada$$, Remy Ma, Rapsody and Slick Rick.

“I will always seize the moment of being unique when it comes to releasing music” Premier declares. “To be a part of Hip Hop 50 is an additional blessing to preserving the culture.”

The Soundtrack will encompass a series of 10 EPs of all newly released music that will bring together the industry’s most highly regarded producers who are defining the landscape of music and culture in celebration of 50 years of Hip Hop. Following DJ Premier’s EP release, fans can look forward to new music curated by Swizz Beatz, Mustard, The-Dream, Mike Will Made It, No I.D., Hit-Boy, Take A Daytrip and Tainy.

The entire series will be distributed via Mass Appeal’s new deal with The Orchard. Bringing together some of the biggest names in Hip Hop, this project will further solidify the #HipHop50 movement as it not only captures 50 years of culture but will also honor some of the latest and greatest to do it. A portion of all #HipHop50 proceeds will be donated to various charitable organizations, including, the Universal Hip Hop Museum set to open its doors in 2024.

Mass Appeal’s massive #HipHop50 initiative includes strategic partnerships, immersive global activations, and innovative content/programming in celebration of Hip Hop’s 50th birthday. Mass Appeal recently announced its partnership with Live Nation Urban to produce live event programming. From Park Jams to Festival stages, this partnership will create moments that will bring together the voices that turned Hip Hop into a way of life.

Additionally, Mass Appeal has its #HipHop50 premium content partnership with Paramount + / Showtime, which has aired documentaries such as: YOU’RE WATCHING VIDEO MUSIC BOX, CYPRESS HILL: INSANE IN THE BRAIN and more. Fans can look forward to SUPREME TEAM premiering on July 10th. Last year, Mass Appeal also launched its Spotify Original podcast – The Bridge: 50 Years of Hip Hop – hosted by Grammy-Award-winning artist Nas and radio personality Minya “Miss Info” Oh.

About #HipHop50

With 2023 marking Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary, Mass Appeal developed #HipHop50 – a massive cross-platform initiative aimed at celebrating Hip Hop’s momentous anniversary in the most authentic and globally impactful way possible. #HipHop50 is a multi-year celebration that includes strategic partnerships and immersive global activations – all accompanied by charitable elements. As 2023 approaches, #HipHop50 will create once-in-a-lifetime moments featuring the iconic voices that have transcended culture.

About Mass Appeal

Mass Appeal is an entertainment company dedicated to telling stories from the perspective of those who shape and shift culture. Since 1996, we have documented the emerging movements that influence popular ideas. Today, Mass Appeal is the elevated voice of Hip Hop and its ever-expanding sphere of influence. Integrated offerings in content, music, and creative services stoke Mass Appeal’s ability to maximize the impact of our output. Our diverse school of thought separates us from friends and foes alike.

You can now purchase, stream, add and favorite DJ Premier: Hip Hop 50 Volume 1 at your preferred DSP: https://hh50.lnk.to/Vol1

DJ Premier: Hip Hop 50 Volume 1

TRACKLISTING:

Lettin’ Off Steam Feat Joey Bada$$

Remy Rap Feat Remy Ma & Rapsody

Beat Breaks Feat Nas

Terrible 2’s Feat Run The Jewels

The Root Of All Feat Lil Wayne & Slick Rick

***All Tracks Produced By DJ Premier

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