DJ Premier, born Christopher Martin in Houston in 1966, is widely regarded as one of the greatest producers in hip-hop history. He grew up in Houston and spent formative years around Prairie View, attending Prairie View A&M University before moving to New York, where he and the late rapper Guru formed Gang Starr.
Across Gang Starr classics and productions for Nas, The Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, and countless others, his chopped samples and scratched hooks defined the sound of New York boom-bap, a remarkable legacy for a Texan. He remains one of the most in-demand producers in rap decades into his career.
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