So Wassup? Episode 47 | Gang Starr - "Code of the Streets"

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  • Опубликовано: 8 янв 2023
  • In episode 47, DJ Premier takes us through the process of how "Code of the Streets", from Gang Starr was created.
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  • @WhoTheHellIsHarvy
    @WhoTheHellIsHarvy Год назад +43

    Preemo is the living embodiment of hip hop.

  • @trevorjames4619
    @trevorjames4619 Год назад +80

    I always liked how preem is always respectful of guru. Definitely appreciate the positive memories of the gifted one. I’m sure they had issues with each other towards the end of his life, but preem leaves that all in the past and just let’s the history of the music speak for itself. Thank you for that.👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
    And the ghost face line is “not long is how long that this rhyme took me”

    • @chrislongshanks666
      @chrislongshanks666 Год назад +3

      Yeh fair point. He really gets that the legacy is what it's all about.

  • @Diwani_Spark14
    @Diwani_Spark14 Год назад +218

    The reason why this episodes are so epic is the back story it’s amazing how much detailed information Preemo can recall. I never knew GURU did the beat. This is why Gang Starr will forever be legends. Classic Salute 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @darianbirckett1933
      @darianbirckett1933 Год назад +8

      This info is priceless especially to the connoisseur

    • @UndergroundRap4eva
      @UndergroundRap4eva Год назад +10

      Yeah I almost tripped when he said the scratching he did was actually morse code. I actually went to google to decipher the beeps to see if he put some secret message in it and I think it means In N.Y.C. Preemo is just full of surprises man.

    • @dj_jazzywhut
      @dj_jazzywhut Год назад

      Check out Group Home "So Called Friends" similar beat and vibe produced by the late, great Guru!! ruclips.net/video/D9eFHJwWHOE/видео.html

    • @jamaabdikarimjama7582
      @jamaabdikarimjama7582 Год назад +1

      Yup

    • @keithelam6537
      @keithelam6537 Год назад +1

      It's good to see people who know real hip hop appreciate gang starr. I used to buy every and i do mean every tape of rap when it came out. I took a chance on "no more mr. Nice guy because i was familar with the wild pitch label. I believe i bought their first album when it came out in the spring of 89'. Gang starr instantly became my favorite rap group. 89' in my mind is the greatest year of hip hop. Jaz " word to the jaz", awesome dre' and the hardcore committee "you can't hold me back". The new style( naugthy's first album)" independant leaders". Tuff crew" back to wreck shop" are just several dope albums that many people sleep on.

  • @WhoTheHellIsHarvy
    @WhoTheHellIsHarvy Год назад +71

    God damn. The VHS and the shirt took this episode to a whole other level. Thank you for this series Preemo! People gotta know how important it is for the culture.

    • @clarkbruce_swe91
      @clarkbruce_swe91 Год назад +3

      The floppy disk too. Being born 91, they remind me of my earliest childhood memories. Life will never be like that again. Kids today could never imagine.

  • @HipHopHistoryGuy
    @HipHopHistoryGuy Год назад +16

    Being a die hard Gang Starr fan since the early 90's, it's incredible to see this footage from Channel 9 of Guru w/ Jeru and Dap rapping the pre-cursor for "Code of the Streets". Just when I thought I heard or knew it all, Premo busts out a VHS of this video and my jaw hit the ground. I can't thank you enough for playing so much of this footage in this episode - thank you Preem. RIP Guru and thank you to the entire Gang Starr Foundation (Premo, Shug, Jeru, etc.) for being such a powerful movement for me and millions of other hip hop fans around the world.

  • @Killakane77
    @Killakane77 Год назад +87

    I remember when I bought the Hard to Earn album, I got to this track and when it started I said to myself "this is a great sample, all it needs is some hard drums". When the drums dropped it blew me away with how ferocious they were. Premier scratching in Morse code and Guru's rhymes went perfectly with the beat. But when I saw the video I was even more impressed. Gangstarr is one of the few groups who has never released wack music, ever.

    • @94shotson40
      @94shotson40 Год назад

      💯

    • @verseessential
      @verseessential Год назад +2

      YES! They NEVER made a wack song. NEVER!

    • @thebigswermdiggs3383
      @thebigswermdiggs3383 Год назад

      Amen brother

    • @firedragon_ck4509
      @firedragon_ck4509 Год назад +3

      Big facts! All Gang Starr albums are flamez. Hard to Earn and Moment of Truth will forever be ingrained in me. Even that “One of the Best Yet” album that dropped 4 years ago was still fire too. 💯🔥🔥

    • @clarkbruce_swe91
      @clarkbruce_swe91 Год назад +2

      Diamonds are forever.

  • @cabezashiphop8275
    @cabezashiphop8275 Год назад +10

    Morse Code conceptualized in a song, Premo is a Genius!!

  • @dannybx78
    @dannybx78 Год назад +19

    "Code Of The Streets" is a true hip hop classic that will live forever.

  • @OverdubTape
    @OverdubTape Год назад +6

    Ay, I need a copy of that "War of the Worlds" version, too lol

  • @JEFFMAN90
    @JEFFMAN90 Год назад +46

    Guru was an underrated beatmaker/producer

    • @extraniceness
      @extraniceness Год назад +6

      He even produced a “King of Sorrow” remix for SADE!

    • @waxmaster-c
      @waxmaster-c Год назад +6

      Guru’s Jazzmatazz

    • @yomommastupid
      @yomommastupid Год назад +1

      nah not underrated...he is considered to be one of the best amongst his peers...he definitely received credits....if you ask anyone know a bit about hip hop...premier will probably come on top being named

    • @extraniceness
      @extraniceness Год назад +3

      @@yomommastupid we aren't talking about Preemo tho, we are talking about Guru who was way more known for his rapping skills first and foremost. Anyone that claims they know anything about 90s hip-hop knows that Premier is the absolute greatest no doubt

    • @waxmaster-c
      @waxmaster-c Год назад

      @@yomommastupid he said Guru, not Premier

  • @steve_santiago
    @steve_santiago Год назад +28

    GURUs drums were ok but when Preemo re-did them, it went from a good record to an all time classic

    • @apexone5502
      @apexone5502 Год назад +10

      Yep, as well as Preemo taking out that horn sample Guru used for the chorus and using the scratches instead. His changes took the song from being a good song to iconic.

    • @ri067953
      @ri067953 Год назад +4

      Yeah the drums sound similar on Gurus version but Preem added that swing on the album version.

    • @noaharkadedelgado
      @noaharkadedelgado Год назад +1

      Where can i listen to gurus version

    • @ri067953
      @ri067953 Год назад +1

      @@noaharkadedelgado it's in this video

    • @noaharkadedelgado
      @noaharkadedelgado Год назад

      @@ri067953 I can’t seem to find any info about the show doe

  • @verbone
    @verbone Год назад +4

    This was the illest So Wassup? episode yet.

  • @denisohbrien
    @denisohbrien Год назад +7

    Scratching the solid tone was always my fav bit of this joint. I just assumed it was given no thought, just a filler piece, yet here we are.

  • @amuroray3823
    @amuroray3823 Год назад +18

    One of the best track in music history

  • @zncuentertainment712
    @zncuentertainment712 Год назад +22

    Premo, keep this series running forever!

  • @SunMagnetic
    @SunMagnetic Год назад +10

    Code of the Streets. Perfect title, incredible track. These videos are critical to all of us GANGSTARR fans, word

  • @stefanbogdanovic590
    @stefanbogdanovic590 Год назад +58

    Woooohooo this joint Guru produced love it so much. One day I was so in bad mood, but then I went on YT and this song started I was just waiting for the drop, when I heard that drop I was immediately pumped ready to rock gave me so much energy fuckin BEAST song.. One love brothers and sisters! Thank you Premooo! You're my hero.
    RIP GURU ONE OF THE BEST YET!!
    Guru's legacy continues! Amazing legendary iconic song! One love

  • @asatvs
    @asatvs Год назад +11

    One of my favorite Gangstarr track of ALL TIME 🏅 🏅🏅
    The scratches on that joint are OFF-DA-CHAINS 🔥🔥📀📀

  • @gregc7699
    @gregc7699 Год назад +42

    These episodes are usually about
    10 - 15 mins long but I swear I could listen to Premo for like 2 hours an episode his story's and the way he tells them are legendary

  • @turnstyle518
    @turnstyle518 Год назад +13

    RIP GURU 🙏 DJ Premier for president!
    The 'Hard to Earn' album was a game changer for me when I was younger. It inspired me to get into producing and DJing and I was fortunate enough to meet Guru and Premier at a Brooklyn Vermont show in the 90s. They even autographed my vinyl copy of 'Hard to Earn' - a true treasure for any Gang Starr fan.

  • @monseratefernandez8821
    @monseratefernandez8821 Год назад +3

    By the way that Morse code scratch is the emergency broadcast system tone. For those who know it used to come on during late night tv.

  • @muddypalmsera
    @muddypalmsera Год назад +5

    The "Code of The Streets" and "Mass Appeal" are two of my favorite Gangstar records. #perfectsongs

  • @DmitryCee
    @DmitryCee Год назад +6

    This is now my favorite episode. It's just complete - has absolutely everything. I never knew Guru was behind the original, and boy it sounds nice.

  • @mcallarse
    @mcallarse Год назад +5

    Theme for a news show 🤯

  • @HIP_HOP_JUNKIE_
    @HIP_HOP_JUNKIE_ Год назад +11

    This is my all time favorite song from Gang Starr. To see the original version, I’m so amazed. Thank you Preemo.

  • @426cement
    @426cement Год назад +5

    This song was always one of my favourotes, this back story just blew my mind. Preemo, we can’t be grateful enough for this series!
    I feel like I became more after watching this

  • @gruj_onebluevinyltv
    @gruj_onebluevinyltv Год назад +6

    Without question the best show on RUclips. Premier nails it everytime. People had been waiting for that one. I knew Guru did those drums because that one of his signature patterns. And I still learn things after I watch these episodes. Incredible.

  • @artuvwar
    @artuvwar Год назад +6

    I gotta give it to ya Premier....you're pretty good at this Hippity-Hop stuff...

  • @mrbdx
    @mrbdx Год назад +4

    Man I ain’t NEVER hit the “play” button so fast on a video! 😂
    Now we getting down to the nitty gritty! Code of the MF Streets!!! Come on maaan! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
    Primo, you might as well do the whole Hard to Earn album! I want to know about ALONGWAYTOGO next!!!
    Also we’re patiently waiting on the Group Home’s Living Proof album cuts as well as D&D Allstars 1,2 Pass It and Crooklyn Dodgers 1 and 2!!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @obilinx1620
      @obilinx1620 Год назад +1

      he has already done alongwaytogo

  • @chrishildreth6821
    @chrishildreth6821 Год назад +4

    Every time I watch these I can't help but repeat ok computer run it back cuz these will never get old

  • @ScottBuckets
    @ScottBuckets Год назад +20

    Yet another banger. 🚨🔥 RIP GURU

  • @Black_2_Def
    @Black_2_Def Год назад +8

    The God Emcee GURU! 🙌🏾
    Hard to Hard.... Classic Album and Mass Appeal is one of the Greatest Hip-hop Tracks of All-Time!

  • @bushworstprez
    @bushworstprez Год назад +1

    Favorite Gang Starr album ever, first one I ever heard and I kept replaying it over and over and over again. 11 year old me was hooked and 29 years later still here. ✌🏽❤️

  • @realrory4910
    @realrory4910 Год назад +5

    Top 5 Gang Starr track 🔥🔥🔥

  • @shuxtable8432
    @shuxtable8432 Год назад +2

    Who remembers this song on New York Undercover?!?!?

  • @rogermoore27
    @rogermoore27 Год назад +2

    2:59 - Thank you Mr Martin. Trini here 💪❤

  • @thabstract0ne
    @thabstract0ne Год назад

    The story on this one is BANANAS 🤯
    I mean....the creativity from Guru's lyrics to Guru's production to Preemo's re-do of the drums and adding the morse code scratches to the video concept....dudes put A TON of work in!!!!

  • @TheGoatBeats
    @TheGoatBeats Год назад +10

    This makes my Mondays special. I really missed it when it was gone for a while, now it’s back and i appreciate it. Thanks!

  • @heatlifer1872
    @heatlifer1872 Год назад +1

    Code of the Street has the Most Icon Scratch solo of all time. Respect

  • @extraniceness
    @extraniceness Год назад +7

    I cannot believe what I just watched 🤯 what a true 💎 of an episode RIP Guru! 🙏

  • @HipCrib
    @HipCrib Год назад +5

    The live sampling scratching mix of this track last month in israel was unforgettable! The best DJ set I’ve witnessed in my entire life! Every min of that 2:45 hours gig
    Salute primo 🫡❤️‍🔥✊🏼

  • @luiswiley98
    @luiswiley98 Год назад +7

    Definitely one of the most informative and message filled but well laid out record ever made 🔥🔥

  • @samthemac
    @samthemac Год назад +9

    R.i.p Guru ❤️ Much love Prem. Legendary. Got this one on wax. Conscious rap with beats that bump. That's how the pros do it

  • @CHISENGA
    @CHISENGA Год назад +3

    I didn’t know Guru produced one of my favourite joints on the HARD TO EARN album

  • @filo5930
    @filo5930 Год назад

    Gangstarr was a big thing for me growing up and honestly for a big part of my life. I remember painting in the streets listening gangstarr, walking back home at 3 am , so much good memories with your music, thank you and rest in peace G

  • @LyricalThesisDJ
    @LyricalThesisDJ Год назад +2

    How does this man not have at least 1 million subs? Lol… engaging, entertaining and insightful..

  • @djjak3568
    @djjak3568 Год назад +2

    Dope!!!! DWYCK next..please ✊🏾

  • @xamphoa
    @xamphoa Год назад +3

    Wow. Incredible. I had no idea Guru made that originally. One of my fav Gang Starr joints! Thank you for the history lesson. Love these videos!!

  • @fernandoscorsin8191
    @fernandoscorsin8191 Год назад +2

    Love how Premo always shotouts a lot of people on his videos, he's pure heart.

  • @eddiethetruhead
    @eddiethetruhead Год назад +5

    Always been one of my absolute fav Gangstarr joints.🔥Exceptional track. Those Morse code cuts are Primo at his best.👏
    That Wars of the World vhs 📼 clip was so dope to see as well.
    Mad props to the Legendary Gangstarr for blessing us with this classic.
    RIP GURU🔥🎙🔥
    Salute the floppy Y’all. Peace.💾🔥💾🔥💾🔥💾🔥💾🔥💾🔥🔊

  • @infinitebarznyc2901
    @infinitebarznyc2901 Год назад +4

    RIP GURU 🙏🏻❤️

  • @ghostshipone
    @ghostshipone Год назад +2

    I saw Gangstarr live in the early 2000’s and when this song came on the place blew up. People were on tables, glasses were thrown and it was a party 🎉👌😎👍

  • @mr.hernandezdrives
    @mr.hernandezdrives Год назад +4

    you got so many many many classic,, songs/lyrics that will forever be engraved in my mental.. salute to the golden age of hip-hop RIP Guru, Premo Legendary

  • @justubinallday
    @justubinallday Год назад +2

    New Jersey Drive vibes. One of my favorite joints all time. I play it like it came out yesterday. RIP to GURU

  • @ThaRealERAQ
    @ThaRealERAQ Год назад +1

    Bruh I never knew it was a whole version b4 the album one. Crazy. Thankfully preemo tightened it up to perfection.

  • @rubendominguez5260
    @rubendominguez5260 Год назад +1

    This song was the reason I played the game 25 to life

  • @verseessential
    @verseessential Год назад +15

    This record is the national anthem of Gang Starr records. can't wait!!!!!!

  • @Dave-ug4cd
    @Dave-ug4cd Год назад +3

    Yo Preme: I bought Hard to Earn on Cassette tape back in the late 1900s. I was the only one in my Alaskan village to have the tape. Good Memories. Love the shirt you are wearing . . . what if you pressed some shirts with your floppy discs on them? Heck...I'd cop them.

  • @dasfreshyo
    @dasfreshyo Год назад

    Code of the streets is 1 of my favorite songs to hear when I'm driving around on a winter day wearing my parks and beanie

  • @ditty69
    @ditty69 Год назад +1

    The first gang starr song i ever heard and i've been hooked ever since

  • @brooklyninja
    @brooklyninja Год назад +1

    One of my favorite things about this video is how Preem casually drops classic lyrics in there, you can tell he's a fan. That's great.

  • @XavierCoolDude
    @XavierCoolDude Год назад +1

    Pure joy and genius. Thank god I grew up in this era. Gang Starr was one of my favorite group since starting with Manifest. Code of the Streets was absolute fire in 94. RIP Guru

  • @KoolKev731
    @KoolKev731 Год назад +2

    one of my so many favorite Gang Starr classics...R.I.P Guru 🙏🏼😎🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤

  • @jermanecrumbley2662
    @jermanecrumbley2662 Год назад +4

    PREAM TEAM 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 "Let's get it!"

  • @chrislongshanks666
    @chrislongshanks666 Год назад +1

    I had a video taped episode of MuchMusic's RapCity with the video for "Code Of The Streets" along with "D. Original" by Jeru and "Outta Here" by KRS. Preemo was just unstoppable in this era. Watched that video every day before I went to school in grade 9.

  • @moussetache1815
    @moussetache1815 Год назад

    Damn what a treasure this VHS is.... rhymes are exactly the same but with this "War of the worlds" chorus and the raw footage it gets to an even deeper level of meaning. Thank you Preemo. Cheers from Paris.

  • @BenNixBradley
    @BenNixBradley Год назад +1

    This type of stuff is very important.

  • @williemakeit2346
    @williemakeit2346 Год назад +2

    Code of The Streets is one of my favorite hip hop joints of all time, PERIOD. Dope to learn the history behind it.

  • @allergic2life
    @allergic2life Год назад

    I was 6 years old on that day in 92 lol. I love the back stories to these epic joints!!

  • @UndergroundRap4eva
    @UndergroundRap4eva Год назад +15

    This is what we've been waiting for. LET'S GET IT IN!!!

  • @nibbles187
    @nibbles187 Год назад +2

    I had no idea there was a different version and video for Code of the streets. Dope!

  • @JEStheUniversual
    @JEStheUniversual Год назад +3

    Yoooo this is so dope, wow! Is there anyway I can watch this entire episode of Crime Chronicles? Is it available somewhere.

  • @unpop5958
    @unpop5958 Год назад +3

    Long overdue

  • @alexlindbjerg8283
    @alexlindbjerg8283 Год назад

    I'd like for this to be an interview series with Rob Markman.
    Just Premier's memories and knowledge combined with Rob's research and flair for asking great questions.

  • @tochiRTA
    @tochiRTA Год назад +1

    super classic! Never knew that was Morse code. Brilliant addition! It's little sound details like that that can take a beat to a whole other level.

  • @obarakasika7098
    @obarakasika7098 Год назад +1

    This scratching sequence was a standard for DJs everywhere in that time. I remember seeing my cousin being proud of himself for nailing it for the first time in his basement…

  • @onice33
    @onice33 Год назад +5

    Damn this an eye opener... both tracks dope asf!!

  • @hermankushinskeys5394
    @hermankushinskeys5394 Год назад +2

    This is probably the first song that I have ever heard from Gang Starr, love it so much. I'm also dying to see an episode on "Rock Stars" joint by Non Phixion or any other stuff that you recorded with Ill Bill, that would be awesome. Big thanks for sharing these stories

  • @rogermoore27
    @rogermoore27 Год назад +2

    I like knowing the scratch as The Morse Code scratch.

  • @tonychopper9142
    @tonychopper9142 Год назад +4

    Does anybody here agree that the "original" from the vhs was FIRE too?

    • @anonymousapocalypse247
      @anonymousapocalypse247 Год назад

      I liked the horns. But i still like both versions 🤷🏽‍♂️

    • @tonychopper9142
      @tonychopper9142 Год назад

      @@anonymousapocalypse247 right, them horns really set shit off.

  • @johncitizen8828
    @johncitizen8828 Год назад +1

    Damn. Probably my favourite episode of the series so far. SO much history and trivia from Premier. Proper archival shit. 😎

  • @geneares5063
    @geneares5063 Год назад +2

    Holy smokes! I just realized the Prime Minister Pete Nice, is the second cabbie in the vid!

    • @ri067953
      @ri067953 Год назад

      I dont think that's him. Looks like him a bit but nah

  • @lazyeight01
    @lazyeight01 Год назад +1

    How the hell did I not know this channel existed! Priceless. Big up Primo

  • @dkae92
    @dkae92 Год назад

    Man I love the intro to this song.. you could tell it had a mad story behind it

  • @vsmusictv
    @vsmusictv Год назад +1

    This song why I felt in love with gangstarr. Now that I got the morse shit, loved it MORE!

  • @LetraConSentido
    @LetraConSentido Год назад +1

    Man I just need two videos more: full clip and skillz. I don't ask for more.

  • @andrearighetti8383
    @andrearighetti8383 Год назад +5

    Thank u Preemo for all these incredible stories🙏🏻

  • @owen7185
    @owen7185 Год назад

    You and Guru pure class. RIP to the legend.

  • @incognitotees
    @incognitotees Год назад

    Just when you think you've seen the best episode. This episode pops up. You took it back to the iTeam!

  • @JayFingers
    @JayFingers Год назад +2

    WALKER WEAR!! I was wondering about the shirt from the beginning of the episode. 🤣🤣 Aw man, that takes me back! The shirt is dope btw!

  • @ack7753
    @ack7753 Год назад +3

    Salute to the 💾! RIP GURU

  • @enildemday5294
    @enildemday5294 Год назад

    Love the 12" single with "Speak Ya Clout" on the B side .

  • @stoicoutrider2788
    @stoicoutrider2788 Год назад +3

    I love these deep dives, man.

  • @UndergroundRap4eva
    @UndergroundRap4eva Год назад +4

    Shout out right back from Trinidad Preemo 🇹🇹 We got that Hip-hop in our blood ❤️

  • @TheSstretch68
    @TheSstretch68 Год назад

    CLASSICKAL!!!!! One of my favorite GANGSTARR tracks.
    Incredible back story.

  • @4TheExec
    @4TheExec Год назад

    Yeahee yeaheee!!! Trinidad! I got my sobriquet from Keith/Guru when he came to Trinidad (he had relatives in Diego Martin)! He came to my home and I asked for his autograph, and he signed it! Wish the digital age was mainstream back then! All I got are memories!

  • @powderedtoastfacekillah734
    @powderedtoastfacekillah734 3 месяца назад

    Much respect Preem! Thanks for the 🇹🇹 shout out

  • @Lokirey
    @Lokirey Год назад

    Thank the algorithm gods. My first album ever was the double cd Full Clip album.It was a gift from my late godmother when I turned 14. The power of music is life altering. With that and my second purchased album; Nas - I am, the pedigree was solid. Thank you for the art. Love the content and excited to see more!

  • @P-DUBZduharte
    @P-DUBZduharte 9 месяцев назад +1

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥R.I.P. GURU

  • @soulglo9751
    @soulglo9751 Год назад +2

    Irvington and Newark NJ