DJ Premier Details The Secret Battle Of The Beats He Had With RZA (Video)

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"DJ Premier Details The Secret Battle Of The Beats He Had With RZA (Video)"

When asked about what inspired him to make the beat for Jeru’s “D. Original,” Preemo’s response took an unexpected turn. “I was battling RZA,” said the veteran beat maker. After stating that he knew RZA since the days when he was known as Prince Rakeem, Premier continued “RZA told me ‘I’m going to start this group called Wu-Tang Clan.’ He said ‘It’s going to be karate sh*t, but it’s going to be where we form individuals. And, I’m going to get my dudes from Staten Island. I’m going to get my dudes from Brooklyn. I got this guy named Method Man and he’s from Long Island, but he lives in Staten Island…’”

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