i always wanted to be dj finesse.. then i yahood your name and i changed my name to dj diesel. then i got to open up for you one time at central lounge yeaaars back. respect homie. ;)

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Called "the best Roots mixtape ever" by The Source Magazine and named Allhiphop.com's "Best Mixtapes of the Year 2006", J.PERIOD's official Best of the Roots is a one-of-a-kind collector’s item and a must-have for any fan of the best band in hip hop. Packed with over 50 tracks of Roots classics, rarities and exclusive J.PERIOD remixes, The Best of the Roots also features 6 exclusive new Black Thought freestyles and original tracks produced by J.PERIOD. Guest appearances from standout Roots crew members, plus Jay-Z, Rakim, Nas, Busta Rhymes, Big Pun, Stevie Wonder and more.

The Best of The Roots (Hosted by Black Thought)

Celebrating 25 years of Nas' sophomore classic 'It Was Written' with a mix of blends, original samples, remixes & rarities.
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J.PERIOD presents the third installment in his award-winning and critically acclaimed [MARCH 9 REMIXES] series.  To hear the complete collection, visit: http://jperiod.com/music/album-view/march9revisited

#MARCH9TRILOGY VOL. III

51 minutes of Classic 90s HipHop

I`m still working on Part 2 so expect that at some point.

Inspired by djs like Funkmaster Flex , Dj Riz and Jazzy Jeff

Enjoy


Tracklist

1. D&D Allstars - 1, 2 Pass it - (Aca)
2. Mic Geronimo - Masta I.C.(Inst)
3 .Craig Mack - Flava In Ya Ear (Inst)
4. Junior Mafia - Players Anthem (Inst)
5. Trigga Da Gambler & Smooth Da Hustler - Broken Language (Inst)
6. Rakim - It's Been A Long Time (Inst)
7. Lord Finesse - Hip 2 Da Game (Inst)
8. Lord Finesse - Keep The Crowd Listening (Dj Premier Remix Inst)
9. The Notorious B.I.G - Unbelievable
10. Mic Geronimo - Shits Real (Inst)
11. Black Moon - How many Emcees (must get dissed Aca)
12. The Notorious B.I.G - sky is the Limit
13. Black Sheep - Without A Doubt
14. Artifacts - Wrong Side Of The Tracks
15. Casual - I Didn't Mean to (Inst)
16. Jeru The Damaja - Invasion
17. Nas - Represent
18. Masta Ace Incorporated - Sittin' on Chrome (Inst)
19. Dr. Dre - Lil' Ghetto Boy (Inst)
20. Das EFX - Real Hip Hop (Aca)
21. Snoop Doggy Dogg - Gin & Juice
22. Snoop Doggy Dog - Doggy Dogg World
23. Nas - One Love
24. A Tribe Called Quest - Bonita Applebum
25. Fat Joe - Shit Is Real (Premier Remix)
26. Wu tang clan – can it be so simple (Inst)
27. Wu tang clan – cream 
28. Group Home - Up Against The Wall (Inst)
29. Gang Starr Ft. MOP - 1/2 & 1/2 (Inst)
30. Group Home - Livin' Proof 
31. Group Home - Supa Star (Inst)
32. Nas – Halftime (Inst)
33. Nas – it aint hard to tell 
34. Masta Ace - Born To Roll (Inst)
35. O.C – Times up (Aca)
36. Nas – it aint hard to tell (Inst)
37. Crooklyn Dodgers – Crooklyn (aca)
38. Smif-N-Wessun – Bucktown (Inst)
39. Da Bush Babees - Remember We (Inst)
40. Da Youngstas - Crewz Pop (Inst)
41. Heltah Skeltah & OGC - Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka
42. Large Professor – IJUSWANNACHILL (Inst)
43. Large Professor - The Mad Scientist
44. A Tribe Called Quest - Oh My God (UK Flavour Radio Mix)
45. Showbiz & A.G. - Under Pressure
46. Showbiz & AG - Next Level (Inst)
47. Blahzay Blahzay – Danger (aca)
48. Paula Perry - Extra Extra
49. The Notorious B.I.G. – Juicy (Inst)
50. Big L - M. V. P (aca)
51. Mobb Deep - Shook Ones (Inst)
52. Channel Live Ft. KRS-One - Mad Izm (aca)
53. Jeru The Damaja - You Can't Stop The Prophet (Inst)
54 . Jeru The Damaja - Statik (Inst)
55. Gang Starr – Code of the Streets
56. Gang Starr - The Militia
57. Special Ed - I Got It Made (inst)
58. Greg Nice - Set It Off (aca)
59. MC Shan - The Bridge
60. Eric B. & Rakim - Paid In Full (inst)
61. Boogie Down Productions- South Bronx
62. Audio Two - Top Billin
63. Big Daddy Kane - Aint No Half Steppin
64. Gang Starr feat. Nice & Smooth – DWYCK (inst)
65. Sweet Tee & Jazzy Joyce - It's My Beat (aca)
66. Funkmaster Flex - Dope On Plastic
67. Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez - Hand Up
68. Black Moon - Who Got The Props
69. Super Cat - Ghetto Red Hot
70. Brand Nubian - Punks Jump Up To Get Beat Down
71. A Tribe Called Quest – Buggin' Out
72. Capleton – Tour (aca)
73. Shabba Ranks - Caan Dun
74. Nubian Crackers featuring Artifacts - Do You Wanna Hear It (inst)
75. Daddy Freddy — Haul & Pull 
76. Kenny Dope Ft Shaggy - Gun Shot
77. Main Source – Fakin' the Funk


90s Hip Hop blend

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Autoerotique - They Know
KeyNoise x KickKick - Animals Love (Original Mix)
Switch - A Bit Patchy
Big Fish x Kharfi - I can feel this
diplo - Must Be a Devil
Dark Lake (Savage_Skulls Remix)
Shapov vs MEG & NERAK - Everybody (Original Mix)
Drake, Future - Jumpman (Uproot Andy Dembow Remix)
Hasse de Moor - Milkshake
Keys N Krates - Save Me - Wuki Remix
Bone Thugs - Thuggish Ruggish Bone - Candyland & Clips & Ahoy OG Remix
Disclosure - Bang That - A-Rock Remix (Zea Edit)
SACHI - No More (Feat. SYSYI & Zoe)
Duke Dumaont - Need U (100%) - Jauz & Marshmello Remix
Louis The Child - It's Strange (Boombox Cartel)
Dj Snake - Propaganda
Ricky Remedy - Takit
Willy Joy - Take Me Over (feat. Amy Douglas)
Travis Scott ft. The Weeknd - Wonderful
ΛIRWAV - only a thought
Dreezy ft. Jeremih - Body
AVICII - I Could Be The One (Styles & Complete RMX _ Diggz Vocal Refix)
Rick Ross - FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt (THUGLI Remix)
munchi-x-the-diplomats-dipset
Flux Pavillion - International anthem
Jack U -JUNGLE BAE x AAZAR
Harlem Shake - Jesse Slayter Jungle Fever Bootleg
DJ DIAMOND KUTS Ft. Ana Bree - Take Control
Roses - Joe Maz VIP Remix
The Weeknd vs. Major Lazer - Can't Feel My Light (Danny Diggz Club Blend)
Disclosure - Omen - Dillon Francis Remix
Riton ft. Kah-lo - Rinse & Repeat
Missy Elliot - WTF (Zea Edit)
Autoerotique - Count On You
KARSTEN - Like to know
BROHUG - MOLENS
DJ Snake & Mercer tchami - After Life Remix
Destructo ft. Ty Dolla $ign & ILoveMakonnen - 4 Real
Major Lazer - Boom - Jerome Price & James Hype Remix
Major Lazer - Powerful Remix
Autoerotique - LYAOF
Big Fish - By My Side
Movenchy - Look At Me
Craig David x Big Narstie - When_The_Bassline_Drops_Alex_Ross_Remix
Crookers - love to edit
Jace Mek - Whales (Original Mix)
Grandtheft - Hold On
SNAPPY JIT- DOGS GET LOOSE
Strict Face - B Riddim VIP
INTL PARTY - BE DREAMIN
Zinc - Show Me (A. G. Cook Remix)
Your Love (R3ll Remix)
Ciara - Oh! Falcons Remix
Drake x Future - DnF (eSenTRIK Remix)
Sam Gellaitry - long distance
Belly ft. The Weeknd - Might Not
Justin Bieber - WDYM [4B & Jon Santana Remix] (Exclusive)
Steven A. Clark - Can't Have (Ape Drums Remix)
David Bowie - Space Oddity

Diplo & Friends BBCR1XTRA: January 23rd 2016

DJ Premier’s catalog is incredible. If he was only known for his work with Gangstarr, he’d still be considered a Top 3 producer of all time, easily. But the fact that he’s worked with everyone from Biggie to Jay-Z to Nas to KRS-One makes his discography pretty much incomparable. And we’re not talking about obscure cuts that lost their appeal years ago. These are timeless songs! So for today’s edition of The 10s, we present Primo Treats: 10 Classic Non-Gangstarr Primo Joints. We’ll probably have to do a part two and three to this because dude has worked with everyone we love and always comes correct. All praises due to DJ Premier, thank you for all the music you’ve given us. It’s our pleasure to celebrate the work you’ve put in. I guess right now we should start the show. 

Words by @StanIpcus / Mix by @UnitedCrates for Up North Trips 
www.upnorthtrips.com


The 10s | Primo Treats: 10 Classic Non-Gang Starr DJ Premier Productions

tracklist:
Major Lazer - Light It Up (Quintino Bootleg) v2
ASAP Ferg & Future - 2016-ASAP Ferg & Future-New Level (Benzi Faster & Shorter Edit)
jungle bae VIP
Wiwek - Riot
jauz feel face
Tiesto & KSHMR ft Vassy - Tiesto & KSHMR ft Vassy - Secrets (Don Diablo VIP Mix)
Autoerotique - They Know (automstr)
Lil Wayne x Kill FM - Steady Mobbin (Deville's Filthy Bass House Bootleg) Dirty
Shiba San - OKAY (Dave Winnel Mix)
TRAP QUEEN HOUSE TO NIGLIO
be right there white iverson
Bingo_Players - Rattle_Original_Mix_16bit
The Bloody Beetroots Feat Steve Aoki - WARP 1.9
Steve Aoki ft Chris Lake & Tujamo - Boneless
Eurythmics vs. Halfway House - Sweet Peak Dreams (MAKJ Edit)
Valentino Khan - Deep Down Low (VIP)
MY LOVE jauz
Armin van Buuren vs Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Martin Garrix-Ping Pong vs Tr - TREMOR POP
daft april freak edits
Carnage ft. A$AP Ferg, Rich The Kid, & Lil Uzi Vert - WDYW (Dirty)
O.T. Genasis ft Young Dolph - Cut It (Zea Edit)
Kanye West - All Day (Dirty)
T-Wayne - Nasty Freestyle (Intro - Dirty)
Beyonce - Formation (Dirty)
Ty Dolla $ign ft. Future & Rae Sremmurd - Blase (Intro - Dirty)
ASAP Ferg & Future - 2016-ASAP Ferg & Future-New Level (Benzi Faster & Shorter Edit)
7A - No Type vs Carnage (TJR mashup)
Big Rings X Bing Bong (Grandtheft Short Edit)
Fetty Wap - Jimmy Choo (Dirty)
Fetty Wap - Couple Bands (Deville Party Break Club Mix) Dirty
K Camp ft. Kwony Cash - Money Baby (Dirty)
FETTY WAP FT. DRAKE - MY WAY (FLOSSTRADAMUS X 4B REMIX)
Kanye West Ft. Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz - Mercy (RL Grime + Salva Remix)
The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) - 3._Niggas_in_Paris
FLOSS live - All I Do Is Bing Bong
Travis Scott x RL Grime - ANTI-SCYLLA (Benzi x S&C Edit)
711 Gta SHORt
JUMPMAN JUMP (DF EDIT)
Lil Wayne - A MILLI LIVE EDIT
D4L - Laffy Taffy
Yo Gotti - Down In The DM (Intro - Dirty)
Yo Gotti ft. Nicki Minaj - Down In The DM Remix (Dirty)
Big Sean - A$$ (Remix) (Feat. Nicki Minaj)
TNGHT - Higher Ground
dem franchize boys - Oh I Think Dey Like Me
Rich Homie Quan - Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh) (Dirty)
Crime Mob - Knuck If You Buck
IAmDLOW - Bet You Can't Do It Like Me (Intro)
Yung Joc - It's Going Down
Ludacris - Move Bitch Ft Mystikal I-20
SNOOP Bobby schmurder - DROP IT HOT NIGGA
DeJ Loaf ft. Big Sean - Back Up - Tall Boys Boss Mode Bootleg (Dirty)
intro idea jack darth into new rickysan
Carnage ft. Migos - Bricks (Intro - Dirty)
Future x Showtek - Commas (BENZI EDIT)
edits feb 2016 booty bounce tjr
Desiigner x Kanye West x Ookay - PANDA (BENZI EDIT)
G-Eazy & Bebe Rexha - Me Myself & I - Clips X Ahoy Remix (Zea Edit)
BBHMM X EPTIC [4B EDIT]
POWER REVOLUTION CAN'T STOP
drake vs souljah boy - CRANK DAT HOTLINE BLING
STAY HIGH Where are U now intro
FLOSSTRADAMUS - WHERE ARE U NOW ALLEN IVERSON? white iverson
BOI TO GET LOW JACK U
Kronic & MM - LIL JON BEND OVA -- MM 1 R1 W Tyga
express edits 2016 aazar
Juvenile,Mannie Fresh,Lil Wayne,DJ SCOOTER - Back That Ass Up (DJ Scooter Twerk Remix) Dirty
big freedia - Bounce 2016-Big Freedia-azz everywhere
work bass drop
Jidenna feat Major Lazer and DJ Snake - Classic Man ( Lean On Edit)
LEAN ON south america into twerk
The Chainsmokers ft. Rozes - Roses - Tall Boys Club Edit
Nicky Jam x Kidd B x Gregor Salto - El Perdon (Audio1 VIP Edit) (Clean)
caked up hold up edits long for boom bye mix
pass courvoisier animal style
Mariah Lynn - Once Upon A Time (i Was A Hoe)
2 Chainz - I'm Different
FM & Sidney Samson - Bang It To The Curb (Dirty)
FiNaTTicZ ft. Tyga - Dont Drop That (Thun Thun) Remix
Mystikal - Danger (Been So Long)
Rae Sremmurd - Come Get Her - Airia Twerk Remix (Dirty)
Low Pros - Muscle (feat. Juvenile) [gLAdiator Remix]
J. Cole - No Role Modelz (Zea Hook Only)
Kendrick Lamar - Alright
Que - OG Bobby Johnson_DJ Diplo
Trinidad Jame$ - All Gold Everything (Dirty MixShow)
Drake - Legend
Rihanna - Needed Me
be right there white iverson
Fedde Le Grand - Rhythm Of The Night
Green Velvet - shake and pop
JERIMEH EDIT 2 BOSS ASS PARTY UP
Jeremih & The Weeknd - Pass Dat (Remix)

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01.  DJ Chief-One - Intro / Time Ta Bounce (Lord Finesse)
02.  Busta Rhymes - Woo Hah (Jay-Dee Bounce Remix)  
03.  Large Professor - I Juswannachill
04.  De La Soul - Sunshine
05.  Erick Sermon - Breaker 1, Breaker 2 - feat Redman & Keith Murray
06.  Guru - The Lifesaver (DJ Premier Remix)
07.  Beatnuts - Find That
08.  Terror Green - 45 Stitches
09.  Wisdom - All Star Jam - feat. Adagio! & The Juggaknots
10.  Street Smartz - Metal Thangz - feat O.C. & Pharoahe Monch
11.  Mobb Deep - Back at You
12.  Young Zee - Problems
13.  Paula Perry - Paula’s Jam
14.  Natural Elements - I Got Your Heart
15.  Busta Rhymes & Hurricane G - Far Away
16.  Da Beatminerz & De La Soul - The Hustle
17.  Science Of Sound  - Who Got the Funk? - feat Phife Dawg
18.  Lord Finesse - Underworld Operations - feat Marquee
19.  J-Live - Braggin Writes (Dome Cracker Remix) 
20.  Tragedy - L.A. L.A. - feat Mobb Deep & Capone-N-Noreaga
21.  Heather B - My Kinda Ni**a - feat M.O.P.
22.  Common Sense - The Bitch in Yoo 
23.  Big Shug - Crush
24.  Jay-Z - Bring It On - feat Sauce Money & Big Jaz
25.  Jeru The Damaja - One Day
26.  A+ - Wanna Be Rich
27.  2 Face (L Swift & A Butta) - NYC
28.  Scienz of Life - The Anthem
29.  Hi-Tech - 24/7
30.  M.O.P. - How About Some Hardcore 96’
31.  R.A. the Rugged Man - 50,000 Heads - feat Sadat X
32.  Real Live - Real Live Shit (Remix) - feat Ghostface, Lord Tariq & Killa Sin
33.  Gauge - Cranium (Remix) - feat Cella Dwellas
34.  Adagio! - The Obvious Joint
35.  Ras Kass - Soul On Ice (Diamond D Remix)
36.  Meaner - It’s Been a Long Time
37.  Sic Sense - Positional Bypass
38.  De La Soul - Stakes Is High (Remix) - feat Mos Def & Truth Enola
39.  Bush Babees - The Love Song (Remix) De La Soul & Mos Def
40.  The Roots - Section
41.  Large Professor - The LP
42.  A Tribe Called Quest - Peace, Prosperity & Paper
43.  Keith Murray - The Rhyme (Remix)
44.  Redman - Funkorama (Remix) - feat Erick Sermon
45.  Trigger Tha Gambler - My Crew Can’t Go For That
46.  Heltah Skeltah - Operation Lockdown
47.  Innersoul - It’s the Right Time (Remix)
48.  Chubb Rock - Mr Rock (Remix)
49.  Special Ed - Freaky Flow (DJ Premier Remix)

DJ CHIEF-ONE - 1996 MIXTAPE (Part 1)

When @evboogie from @upnorthtrips proposed the idea for a mix celebrating the 20th anniversary of Ironman, we couldn't resist, considering that Ghostface might be our favorite rapper ever. 

Since Ironman was the last of six Wu-Tang albums produced entirely by Rza, we widened the scope of the mix in order to pay homage to his legendary run in that classic Wu-Tang era.

Artwork by @rhek

The Iron Age

UpNorthTrips presents The Iron Age (A Mix by Its Overture)

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Elastic Heart (Diplo & ETC!ETC! VIP)

Founding member of EPMD and Def Squad, Erick Sermon aka the Green Eyed Bandit is a legendary Producer & MC from Brentwood, Long Island. In my opinion he’s always been the funkiest producer on the East Coast. Through his records, I became interested in P-Funk, Zapp, Johnny Guitar Watson, to name a few.

On this tribute mix I wanted to pay homage to the 3 main phases of his career. The explosion of EPMD in the Golden Era, his productions for Redman and K-Solo. He made countless remixes, productions, appearances on classic and more slept-on 90’s Rap & R&B joints. The early 2000’s changed production styles slightly but the funk & soul was always there as evident on his more recent solo work like the Marvin Gaye sampling “Just Like Music”
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Tribute to ERICK SERMON - Selected & Mixed by DJ Psycut

HOSTED BY PRINCE PAUL A TRIBUTE TO ALL THINGS BOOM BAP NYC BASED

POOKY - TRIBUTE TO NYC GOLDEN ERA HIP HOP

**** Downloadable individually tracked version now available here--> http://www.djfinessenyc.com/store/   

 
This month marks the passing of the lauded rapper Notorious B.I.G. and to honor his legacy, New York resident DJ Finesse debuted a special tribute during DJ Premier's Sirius/XM show "Live From Headqcourterz" on March 8.

The mix showcases Biggie's a capellas paired with Premier-produced beats. While the original tribute was shorter for air-time, Finesse extends the tribute for hip-hop fans here with a special intro by Premier himself.

DJ Premier's "Live From Headqcourterz" airs every Friday night from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Sirius/XM Channel 44, Hip Hop Nation. DJ Finesse is a regular guest on the show, filling in for Premier as an on-air mixer.

Tracklist:
01 - DJ Premier Intro
02 - Flava In Ya Ear rmx over I Gave You Power
03 - Big Poppa over Ex To Next Girl
04 - Dead Wrong over 2 Thousand
05 - 10 Crack Commandments over One Day
06 - Who Shot Ya over Come Clean
07 - All About The Benjamins over Supa Dupa Star (1994 Demo Version)
08 - One More Chance over Recognize
09 - Long Kiss Goodnight over You Know My Steez
10 - Things Done Changed over The Format
11 - I Got A Story To Tell over Shit Is Real
12 - Real Niggas over Ready 
13 - Juicy over Nas Is Like
14 - One More Chance rmx over Freaky Flow
15 - Warning (Freestyle) over Mind Ya Business
16 - '95 Freestyle (7 Mac 11's) over Who Got Gunz
17 - Victory over Project Boy
18 - Kick In The Door over Come Get Me
19 - Going Back To Cali over The Invincible
20 - Mo Money Mo Problems over Golden Child
21 - Party And Bullshit over Now Your Mine
22 - Unbelievable


B.I.G. over Premier

Witness DJ Finesse’s artistry on the turntables, hear his work in a blockbuster film or experience his meld of musical selections alongside celebrity clientele. The Brooklyn-born, Queens-raised record spinner exhibits his talents on a wealth of platforms, all with the same skill and flair that his moniker exemplifies. With more than 15 years solidifying his brand in the entertainment industry, Finesse’s reputation speaks for itself.

As a Puerto Rican kid raised in a tight-knit family, music was the soundtrack to his life. His mother had a passion for Spanish boleros, his sister grooved to ‘80s pop records and his father, whose musical palette was widespread, served as a drummer with a local Latin band. Before Finesse put his hand on two turntables, he laid eyes on his dad’s equipment, which kickstarted his appreciation for the many aspects of producing quality sounds. His father’s inspiration and the gift of a DJ setup fostered his creative energy.

Fifteen years old marked a significant milestone for Finesse. Armed with his first Technic 1200 – just a single turntable at the time – he began traveling the road to DJ credibility. An avid sports fan, he parted with a hefty baseball card collection to score a second turntable. Practice makes perfect and with the right equipment, Finesse was on his way to following in the footsteps of lauded mixers that influenced his abilities -- DJ Premier, Kid Capri, Red Alert, Funkmaster Flex, Stretch Armstrong and John Robinson, among them. 

Since scoring his first New York City gig at Club Expo years ago, DJ Finesse has come a long way. Many of Manhattan’s hotspots have since shut their doors, but during their prime, he captivated crowds with his soundscape. From hip-hop to house, Finesse played tunes during residencies at The Tunnel, Crobar, Spa, Pangaea, Gustovino’s, One and Mansion. Clubgoers at venues like Juliet, Tenjune, Home and M2 have also been privy to his talents. He currently showcases his turntable techniques at New York City nightclubs Amnesia, Gunbar and Crimson, where he holds residencies, in addition to spinning monthly at Providence in the Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City.

On a larger scale, he’s rocked the house at Madison Square Garden, The Silverdome, Miami Arena, The Superdome, The Alamodome, Texas Stadium, The Target Center and The Continental Airlines Arena. In 2002, he landed Cancun gigs (The City, Bulldog and Fat Tuesdays) for both spring and summer breaks – which continue yearly -- and since 2003, holidays like Memorial and Labor Day weekends have brought him to Las Vegas, where he’s mixed records at LAX, Foundation Room and more.

Party rockers have undoubtedly experienced his quality mixing, but so have Hollywood’s elite and the entertainment industry’s frontrunners. Finesse has earned headlining DJ credits at shows for Rihanna, LMFAO, 50 Cent and T.I., among others. With a history of spinning events like ‘N Sync’s MTV Awards after-party and MTV’s “Millennium Bash,” there’s more than one solid reason why he’s chosen over his competitors: precision, originality and versatility. 

His resume includes performing at the Bud Bowl party with Snoop Dogg for Super Bowl XLII, was featured in the hip-hop documentary “The Freshest Kidz” and on the MTV LP compilation Masters of the 1 & 2: History's Greatest DJs and since 2010 serves as DJ Premier’s resident substitute on Premier's Sirius XM radio show "Live From Headqcourterz,".

Some of his most respected work to date comes from a collaboration with rapper Ghostface Killah of Wu-Tang Clan fame. Blending artists’ records is second nature for DJ Finesse, but so is crafting original records, which he’s done for the rhymer. In April 2008, Finesse produced Ghostface’s “Slept on Tony," a song featured in Paramount Pictures’ blockbuster movie Ironman. The track was also featured on Ghostface's Greatest Hits album. Two years prior, in 2006, another successful project with Ghostface earned him placement on the rapper’s More Fish LP: he performed the scratches featured on “You Know I’m No Good,” which featured celebrated singer Amy Winehouse.

A true definition of a creative New Yorker, DJ Finesse’s passion lies in delivering quality music to eager listeners. His collective talents, from turntablism to production, will come to fruition on his debut solo album, which he’s currently crafting. His name stems from having skill in handling a difficult situation -- after all, only a few can master the art of the mix – but it’s artful management of his technique that truly defines what he’s about.



B.I.G. over Premier

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