When you mix Joey Bada$$ and DJ Premier on one track you have a Hip-Hop cross generational match made in heaven. On the mic Joey Bada$$ resembles some of artist that are known for being able to compliment a beat by DJ Premier, but who know it would come so soon! But we are not mad about it, check out the new track “Unorthodox” after the jump…

DJ Khaled keeps it hip hop with his latest release from the upcoming “Kiss The Ring” album. This one features Nas, Scarface & DJ Premier with J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League on the production. Kiss The Ring hits stores August 21st. Audio after the jump as well as the making of the song in the studio.

During the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards, Justin Bieber was interested in being in the Cypher but rumors quickly spread that he wanted Ludacris to write his verse for him. Rumors also surfaced saying that DJ Premier wasn’t having that and wanted Justin to write his own verse. After everything was said and done, Justin was not inserted into the cypher.

A little over a month passes and while Justin was in L.A. at Power 106 on Tuesday, he requested the Otis instrumental and showed that he indeed is capable of rapping. In the interview above, DJ Premier puts all rumors to rest and makes it clear that he has no problem with Bieber or working with him as long as he writes his own rhymes.

As 2010 draws to a close, one of the stories which dominated the Hip-Hop headlines was to death of the legendary Guru of Gang Starr after a bout with cancer. Unfortunately, a melancholy situation was made even worse once a letter surfaced – which Guru allegedly wrote, according to his partner Solar – detailing a strained relationship with  he (Guru) and DJ Premier as well as his own family.

It caused a firestorm of the debate and controversy, most of which fell on Solar’s lap as many saw this as his attempt to create unnecessary friction between all sides involved with him being the actual author of the letter. Primo sat down with MTV to speak candidly on how he handled the situation and his role in Guru’s funeral.

“The letter didn’t exist, which I didn’t… I wasn’t worried about that anyway, “said Primo. “Even if he did write that letter, I know how he writes. I’ve been around this guy for 23 years. I know everything about him and I know his family real well and they’re down with me, they ride with me.”

Primo went on to share intimate details of Guru’s funeral in which he and originating Gang Starr member Big Shug eulogized the fallen rap legend.

“We had a private funeral with his remains there and [I] spoke at the funeral,” shared the prolific producer. “It was a lovely ceremony. I did everything from the heart off my head, which is how you’re supposed to do it.”

Credit: MTV RapFix

Artwork by: HustleGRL

Diggy Simmons appears to be a student of Hip Hop. By that, I mean he seems to truly appreciate the art and make an honest attempt at learning about those who came before him. That’s the impression I’ve got when I spoke to him earlier this year. Before you begin to unwrap gifts  tomorrow, extract Diggy’s new tape today.

The middle Simmons son called in a favor from Hip Hop legend DJ Premier to mix, master and host his new project Past Presents Future. And after looking at the tracklist and giving the tape an honest spin, the name should make more sense. At least, that’s what Diggy expects.