DJ Premier

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Christopher E. Martin (born March 21, 1966), better known as DJ Premier (or Primo by his fans, fellow musicians, and critics), is a prominent American hip hop producer and DJ, and the instrumental half of the duos Gang Starr and PRhyme. Contrary to popular belief, he did not found nor even co-found Gang Starr. He was introduced to DJing while attending school at Prairie View A&M in Houston, Texas. DJ Premier's original stage name was Waxmaster C

Influenced by: Pete Rock, DJ Premier himself (as Waxmaster C), Marley Marl, Large Professor

Active:
1989-present
Scene:
NYC hip hop
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