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DJ Premier Delivers Epic Live Set Honoring Prince

“Real DJs do real things!”

DJ Premier stepped up to the plate last night (April 21) to pay tribute to the passing of Prince the best way he knows how — through a live DJ set.

The news of the iconic musician’s passing has been a continuing conversation, with artists and fans alike reminiscing on the legacy he has left behind.

DJ Premier decided to celebrate Prince’s life by doing a special set, which he broadcast via Facebook, and also shared some unreleased beats and lesser known B-Sides from his extensive collection. 

“I want to salute one of the greatest artists in the world, the artist known as Prince,” Premier said in a statement. “The guideline that shaped me musically consists of approximately ten people, James BrownMichael Jackson and Prince are all equally my number ones; it's a three-way tie.

“Because of Prince, I will take any dare and survive the dare,” he continued. “My manager Ian threw the idea (for the tribute mix) at me late last night and I said let’s do it; so we plugged in and did it (real DJ’s do real things)! I should've done three hours instead of one. It was unscripted and unrehearsed, but the outcome obviously touched my soul and I hope it does the same for you. Rest in Purple, Prince.”

Check out his epic live mix below.

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