Video: DJ Premier & Blaq Poet – Behind The Scenes of the “Ain’t Nuttin’ Changed” Remix Video

Blaq Poet and DJ Premier Speak About Tha Blaqprint, Give An Early Look Into The Making Of New Video featuring MC Eiht and Young Malay

Video: DJ Premier & Blaq Poet - Behind The Scenes of the "Ain't Nuttin' Changed" Remix Video
Video: DJ Premier & Blaq Poet - Behind The Scenes of the "Ain't Nuttin' Changed" Remix Video

The Video: In anticipation of Tha Blaqprint dropping June 30 on DJ Premier’s Year Round Records, we get a sneak peak not only at the making of the music video for the “Ain’t Nuttin’ Changed Remix” featuring MC Eiht and Young Malay, but also into the making of the album as described by Blaq Poet and DJ Premier themselves. Shot on the west coast, the good folks at Year Round Records give us an early look into the making of the video with behind the scenes footage of Poet, Premier, Young Malay, and MC Eiht doing what they do best. From there, we hit the studio as Premier and Poet talk up the album, giving fans a taste of what to expect, including the dope guest artists and some insight on how the project finally came together. Tha Blaqprint will be available June 30 via Year Round Records and Fat Beats Distribution.

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For Blaq’s bio and to check out his EPK, amongst other goodies, please visit: http://www.audibletreats.com/download/blaqpoet

Like what you hear? Keep up with Blaq Poet and other artists like Freddie Foxxx, Ill Bill, and Black Milk on the Fat Beats Blog where you can learn about upcoming performances, releases, and in-store appearances.

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The Background:
Blaq Poet, a Queensbridge, NY native, first made a name for himself in 1987, entering his name into the legendary battle of Queens vs. The Bronx with his song “Beat You Down,” a scathing attack on KRS-One. Later, honoring a dead friend and namesake, he formed the hardcore rap group Screwball, comprised of other QB spitters Hostyle, Solo, and Poet’s cousin KL. Elsewhere, he appeared on the anthemic LP Nas Presents Queensbridge’s Finest, alongside Jungle and Cormega on “Straight Outta Q.B.” Blaq Poet’s refusal to dilute his subject matter or soften his cadence attracted the interest of rap’s most legendary producer, DJ Premier. Preemo, along with fellow luminaries Pete Rock and Marley Marl, laced Screwball’s Y2K album with Poet’s beloved boom-bap.

A second album, Loyalty, would follow the next year, thereafter the Screwed Up compilation in 2004. Premier also lent his sonic signature to Poet’s 2006 solid solo debut, Rewind: Deja Screw. Preemo then inked Blaq Poet to his own Year Round Records label. Blaq Poet’s new album, Tha Blaqprint, will be available June 30th from Year Round Records via Fat Beats Distribution.
Streams:

Behind The Scenes Video For “Ain’t Nuttin’ Changed” Remix
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJgDxNVsFuM

“Ain’t Nuttin’ Changed” Remix Feat. MC Eiht and Malay
http://media.audibletreats.com/Blaq_Poet-Aint_Nuttin_Changed_Remix_feat_MC_Eiht_and_Malay.mp3

“Ain’t Nuttin’ Changed”
http://media.audibletreats.com/Black_Poet-Aint_Nuttin_Changed.mp3
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYWIebHSzio

N.O.R.E Speaks On “Hate”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQf9d3DN-Oc

“Hate” Featuring N.O.R.E
http://media.audibletreats.com/Blaq_Poet-Hate_Feat_NORE.mp3

Tha Blaqprint Album Sampler:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/59558918e8778cd3/

DJ Premier Talks Up Tha Blaqprint:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79KSYEU9mf4

Tha Blaqprint EPK with DJ Premier:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_t9pUrZ6tw

Bio, pictures, and streams available here:
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/blaqpoet

MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/blaqpoet

Fat Beats:
http://www.FatBeats.com

Author: Paola