#Throwback Episode - w/ DJ Premier & Pete Rock | (Ep.68)

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs and we're taking it back to some of the most legendary moments in Drink Champs history. Classic interviews, unforgettable stories, and iconic guests who shaped the culture.

In this classic throwback episode of Drink Champs, N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN chop it up with the legendary DJ Premier & Pete Rock!

The two production giants, sit down with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN for a legendary, sample-heavy celebration of real hip hop. This isn’t just an interview — it’s a masterclass.

Preemo and Pete break down their early beginnings, from digging in the crates to crafting timeless records for icons like The Notorious B.I.G., Nas, Jay-Z, and Gang Starr. They talk about the art of chopping samples, the science of drums, and how the SP-1200 and MPC shaped an era. Stories fly about studio sessions, industry politics, and the competitive energy that pushed 90s hip hop to its golden age.

Of course, it wouldn’t be Drink Champs without the drinks flowing and debates heating up. The conversation dives into who had the harder beats, East Coast dominance, and the respect that keeps the culture alive decades later.

This episode is pure boom-bap royalty — two architects of the sound reflecting on their legacy while reminding the world why their influence still knocks today.

Make some noise for DJ Premier & Pete Rock!!! 💐💐💐🏆🏆🏆

-Originally published on March 9th, 2017

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