DJ Premier

About DJ Premier

One half of the hip hop duo Gang Starr, he is a DJ and record producer. They're recognized for albums like Hard to Earn, released in 1994.

Christopher Edward Martin, better known as DJ Premier, is an American DJ and record producer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest hip hop producers of all time. He is part of the hip hop duo Gang Starr - alongside rapper Guru - and is currently part of the hip hop duo PRhyme, alongside Royce da 5'9 ".

Labels	Wild Pitch (1989–1991), Chrysalis (1991–1998), Virgin (1998–2003), Year Round (2003–present)
Years active	1987–present
Birth name	Christopher Edward Martin
Born	March 21, 1966, Houston, Texas, U.S.
Associated acts	Gang Starr, PRhyme, Blaq Poet, Buckshot Lefonque, Bumpy Knuckles, Group Home, Jeru the Damaja, Jojo Pellegrino, KRS-One, M.O.P.
Instruments	Saxophone, guitar, bass guitar, piano, keyboards, drums, drum machine, sampler, turntable
Also known as	Preem, Preemo
Genres	Hip hop
Origin	New York City, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Record producer, DJ

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Trivia

About.com placed him first on their list of the Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers of All Time.

DJ Premier before fame

He and emcee Guru formed Gang Starr in the late 80's, releasing their first album No More Mr. Nice Guy in 1989.

Achievement of DJ Premier

He was ranked first on About.com's list of the Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers of All Time.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$20 Million

DJ Premier family life

In 2011, he gave birth to his first child, a son.

Associations of DJ Premier

He's known for working with some of the world's most well-known rappers, including Jay Z.

DJ Premier Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

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