DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles - Shake The Room (Feat. Flava Flav)

After a few leaks and a sampler of the promo EP, here is the first official single from DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles' forthcoming collaborative album 'KoleXXXion', which is slated for a March 27th release. This beat was actually turned down by Busta Rhymes, who is clearly too busy playing around with Young Cash Baby Money (whatever you want to call it/them). Oh well, should be a cool album, the beat is amazing.

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DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles - We Are At War

Here is the latest piece from DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles forthcoming collaborative album, The Kolexxxion, which drops March 27th. The album is produced in full by Preemo and will feature NaS, Flava Flav and more. Fire.

Slick Rick - Need Some Bad (Prod. DJ Premier)

Two Hip-Hop greats team up for this massive track, which will feature on the forthcoming Jonah Hill starring comedy 'The Sitter'. Sounds like The Ruler hasn't fallen back on his level of flow or lyricism, and hopefully this means a new album is on the way - 2012 could be THE ONE.

DJ Premier - Heavy D Tribute Mix

Statik Selektah provided us with a hot blend earlier in the week, but today the legendary DJ Premier has uploaded his tribute mix to Heavy D, who passed away on November 8th at the age of 44 after collapsing outside his house in Beverly Hills. This is the perfect mix for all Heavy's fans from back in the day and for those who don't know his back catalogue or the influence he had on Hip-Hop as we know it today. Hit the jump to hear the mix - R.I.P. Dwight Arrington Myers.

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Torae - For The Record x Shakedown

Here are two of my favourite tracks from Torae's long overdue debut album, For The Record, which has a line-up that plays host to the likes of DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Large Professor, 9th Wonder, Diamond D and more! The title track is produced by Preemo and Shakedown sees 9th Wonder take care of the beat. One of the best Hip-Hop projects of the year, and you can pick it up HERE.

DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles - -B.A.P

Here is the first track to come from DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckle's forthcoming collaborative album, The Kolexion, which is set to be released early next year. Bumpy goes in and Premier is on top form, as ever - he's had an amazing 2011.

DJ Premier - Regeneration (Feat. NaS & Berklee Symphony Orchestra)

Wow. Preemo & NaS hook up, with a little help from the Berklee Symphony Orchestra, for the first time in years to bring us the first track to come from the upcoming documentary, RE:GENERATION. Amazing, simply amazing.

Will Sessions - Halftime x Life's A Bitch

After the huge success of Elzhi's stunning Illmatic tribute album, Fat Beats have decided to release the instrumentals of Will Sessions incredible live production. You can grab the special edition LP HERE - something every Hip-Hop head should own.

DJ Premier - Will Sessions Instrumentals

With the impending release of The Elmatic Instrumentals, DJ Premier took some time to check out the new interpretations of some of his classic productions, as covered by Detroit band Will Sessions. After explaining the background behind the beat for Memory Lane, he's predictably impressed with the new instrumental versions for Represent and Detroit State of Mind. This is amazing. The Elmatic Instrumentals will be released worldwide on September 27 on CD, 180g Vinyl, and digital formats.

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Evidence - You

Here is the lead single from Evidence's upcoming album, Cats & Dogs, which is set to be released later this month on Rhymesayers. Preemo smashes the beat, and Evidence is on top form as ever. Cop the single HERE - big tune.