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4.3 ( 66 total votes )
When a legendary emcee gets together with a legendary producer, the result is usually a letdown because expectations are impossibly high. However, there’s absolutely no letdown in the works when Bun B teams up with DJ Premier for Let Em Know, a track off of his forthcoming album Trill O.G. Bun begins the festivities with a R.I.P. shout-out to the late and great Guru and then Primo jumps in, dropping one of those old school Gang Starr beats that remind you of the early ‘90s. From there both hip-hop vets showcase why they are still legends in the game: Premier flips a sample of Pimp C’s voice to compliment the sharp percussion, and Bun goes hard on the beat, spitting a mixture of lyricism and aggression that offers proof of why he’s one of the elite emcees in the game. Add in some classic Primo scratching and you’d be hard pressed to call this song a failure on any level. But I’m just one man, what’s your verdict Booth readers? Does Let Em Know have you hyped for Trill O.G.’s August 3, release date?
This song first appeared on the
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on July 19, 2010
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Can we get an entire album of "Let Em Know"'s? Please Bun? Please Premo? What do we need to do in order to make this happen? How about a batch of my grandmother's chocolate chips cookies (for starters)? Let me know.
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| Posted on Jul 13, 2010 |
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murderedddddddddddd
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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this killsss
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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Damn homey.. this joint is real NEEDED right now for the game. Reminds me of Royce the 5'9 's BOOM joint.. But Premo keeps the same formula's all the time anyway. Classic.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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WOW.
Oldschool days! Love Premier's legendary scratches... |
| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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not a song i usually give a 5 star rating to cuz its not (as much) my style, but this cant be denied. this is jus nasty.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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Coming from a LONGTIME UGK and Bun B listener, to hear Bun B spit over a DJ Premier beat is just astonishing!!! This is what hip-hop heaven sounds like eh?? Lol
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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one of the best songs
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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 4/5 just cuz i feel premo's timeless sound is a little outdated .. *oxymoron*
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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I'm feelin' the old-school production... And Bun B'z verses never slack... This isn't one of my "New Top-Ten Trackz", but it is a new classic... 4 - ****'z
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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This song is great. so chill so awesome! classic for sure.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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First I wanna say sorry for not commenting much, summer is hectic for me, and second hope y'all are posting that new XV dropping tomorrow, and lastly Bun-B merked this track brought it back to life and killed it again. Bout time Bun-B came out with a killer song for a minute.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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yes i can listen to premiere all day... add in bun b and you got a sick combo... 4.5 cuz i gotta leave room for improvement
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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Two words. Bun & Premo!
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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Wasn't sure about the rating when i saw this, but im pretty convinced now lol
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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well I was expecting something amazing after seeing it was rated 4.8. And i got everything i expected. I thought Bun B was kinda weak on Trillionaire, but he came extremely hard. I mean dayummmnnnnnn. This was sick. Not much of a hook, but I actually like it. 4.5
"First on your baby momma's bucket list" |
| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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I think its tight but not something most southern cats are gonna be bumpin.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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I was born and raised in NYC. As soon as the beat started playing, my mind immediately started paintin' pictures of the 90's era of rap black and white video, project houses. When Bun started rapping the good ol' times of southernplaylisticcaddilacmuzik kicked in.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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Nice ...
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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this is the bun i love best! keep bringing the heat like this man!
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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the realest hip hop track right now
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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damnnnn
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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standard, no change of tune enit
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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This is ridiculously good...I agree with DJ Z, these 2 need to come out with a CD.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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I can't possibly understate how historically important it is for a Houston emcee to jump on a Premier beat, and if it was going to be anyone, it had to be Bun.
If you don't like this track, you don't like hip-hop.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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The old skul vibe is definitely tight am feeling it the scratches are a classic.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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Real hip hop for the masses..I don't need to give accolades because the work speaks for itself. Production = classic. Bun B = classic lit..education, take notes.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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DOPE. Bun came wit it.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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Forgot to rate lol
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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Bun B is just one of my new guilty pleasures that I have had for the past couple of years. He is so underrated in my opinion. That being said, I'm not feeling the production on this track by Premier. The Chorus is cool with Big L and a few other sick artists getting cut up. Bun B's lyrics don't disappoint. Dude is just NASTY with a Mic! If the Beat was better, this would be rated way higher by me.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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classic hip hop..
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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Great track.... hope the album is on par :D
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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First listen is epic but it gets old pretty quick.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2010 |
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Bun def. came up to the plate on this track. The production gets a little tiring to listen to because of the over looping. Bun's verses and Big L's hook - 3 stars, production is a two at best for me. Sorry folks.
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| Posted on Jul 15, 2010 |
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Yes, R.I.P Guru
Oooooo!! Premo, you did it again! :) The best producer of all time Premo, and the legendary Bun B, you can't possibly go wrong. More Premo please! |
| Posted on Jul 15, 2010 |
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Yeah, that Bucketlist line was NASTY!! Aight Bun, I see you. He's always killin' it on everyone else's tracks it's nice to see him getting hooked up with a beat from Premo and just going in. 4/5
RIP Guru.. |
| Posted on Jul 15, 2010 |
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Coming from a another LONGTIME UGK and Bun B listener, to hear Bun B spit over a DJ Premier beat is just astonishing!!! This is what hip-hop heaven sounds like eh?? (Review jacked from The Wise One)
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| Posted on Jul 15, 2010 |
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DjBooth brings the good stuff!
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| Posted on Jul 16, 2010 |
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Lazy beat...Bun does what he does
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| Posted on Jul 16, 2010 |
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DJ Premier!!!
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| Posted on Jul 16, 2010 |
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'If you don't like this track, you don't like hip-hop.' - Pure passion, pure truth.
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| Posted on Jul 16, 2010 |
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this song is sooooo hard. old school beat and lyrics are smooth they follow beat very well. well done from both aspects
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| Posted on Jul 16, 2010 |
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Theres a reason why Bun B was my first and still is my favorite H town player!
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| Posted on Jul 16, 2010 |
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nice...
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| Posted on Jul 17, 2010 |
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A true classic. I sincearly hope that DJ Premier will be heavily featured on Trill O.G.
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| Posted on Jul 17, 2010 |
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Bun B lays it down hard in this one. I've always kinda liked Bun B, but this song makes me love him. Harrrrd song fa sho
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| Posted on Jul 17, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 17, 2010 |
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DAMN!!! Banger baby straight Banger!! whoa feel it homez real hip hop..im loving it...RIP to the second best ever Guru (after Pac)..
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| Posted on Jul 17, 2010 |
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FINALLY! Bun has been disappointing for the last couple years. Background track is a little droning after the 12th time. But still. Loving seeing Bun display his lyrical skill.
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| Posted on Jul 17, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 18, 2010 |
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I'm not feeling Bun's flow quite as much these days, but he still gets it done. Lovin the production and hook.
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| Posted on Jul 18, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 18, 2010 |
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Raw hip hop reminds me of RZA beat.. but i'd say a wax poetic on beats
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| Posted on Jul 18, 2010 |
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Pay attention, there's a quiz on what kind of Hip Hop this is after your first listen. You'll know everything you need to pass it. I'll even give you the answer if you're unsure: Classic Hip Hop.
If you answered Banger, In Rotation, OK, or Garbage, you have failed. Give up, you'll never graduate from Dope University. Go ahead and stick to your high school diploma. |
| Posted on Jul 18, 2010 |
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Bun B couldn’t have got any better; he was simple on another level.
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| Posted on Jul 18, 2010 |
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this is amazing, just wish i could do this!
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| Posted on Jul 18, 2010 |
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BOOOOOOOOOOO!!! terrible
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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this is jus 2 nasty.....can't go wrong with preem.....and bizzle jus gets hectic...like the cuts and the strings..drums r always off the chain
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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that last bass note of the sample bothers me. Otherwise, great track. Bun B's contribution . . . nothing too special.
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| Posted on Jul 21, 2010 |
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Bun B doin his job as usual and Premo beats are timeless!
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| Posted on Jul 21, 2010 |
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brass dem blud
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| Posted on Jul 26, 2010 |
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Im really feeling this song, the game needs this type of hip hop right now
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| Posted on Jul 27, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 28, 2010 |
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Is there anybody better than Premo?
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| Posted on Jul 29, 2010 |
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Classic period!!!!!!!!
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| Posted on Sep 03, 2010 |
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Damn this is FIYA! Banger, heres a four...
RIP Guru |
| Posted on Nov 19, 2010 |
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| Posted on Dec 29, 2010 |
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this is sick!
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| Posted on Dec 30, 2010 |
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Great song
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