You can’t talk sampling without talking to DJ Premier. With a discography that spans from golden-era to present, he’s even won the hard-earned respect of artists he’s sampled over the years for hits ranging from Gang Starr to Biggie. Check out the full episode at npr.org/theformula. | NPR Music

73K views · 244 reactions | There's a reason why Pharrell calls him the Teacher: DJ Premier’s production discography is unparalleled. For the Formula, the boom-bap architect lets us in on his neverending quest for samples that give him the same feeling he got from his parents’ record collection. | NPR | Facebook