Video: DJ Premier & Lil' Fame (of M.O.P.) Speak on Blaq Poet & Tha Blaqprint

The Video: This recently released piece of footage focuses on M.O.P. emcee Lil' Fame, as DJ Premier and Fame speak about their work on "Rap Addiction" from Blaq Poet's latest album, Tha Blaqprint. From Premier getting Fame involved in "Rap Addiction," to the way Fame laid down his verse, to the M.OP. member's admiration for Blaq Poet, this video gives much of the back story to one the fan favorite tracks featured on Blaq Poet's recently released, highly acclaimed album. Tha Blaqprint is now available in stores and online everywhere.  http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=318075864&s=143441  Like what you hear? Keep up with Blaq Poet and other artists like Freddie Foxxx, Ill Bill, and Black Milk on the Fat Beats Blog where you can learn about upcoming performances, releases, and in-store appearances. Blaq Poet, a Queensbridge, NY native, first made a name for himself in 1987, entering his name into the legendary battle of Queens vs. The Bronx with his song "Beat You Down," a scathing attack on KRS-One. Later, honoring a dead friend and namesake, he formed the hardcore rap group Screwball, comprised of other QB spitters Hostyle, Solo, and Poet’s cousin KL. Elsewhere, he appeared on the anthemic LP Nas Presents Queensbridge’s Finest, alongside Jungle and Cormega on “Straight Outta Q.B.” Blaq Poet’s refusal to dilute his subject matter or soften his cadence attracted the interest of rap’s most legendary producer, DJ Premier. Preemo, along with fellow luminaries Pete Rock and Marley Marl, laced Screwball’s Y2K album with Poet’s beloved boom-bap. A second album, Loyalty, would follow the next year, thereafter the Screwed Up compilation in 2004. Premier also lent his sonic signature to Poet’s 2006 solid solo debut, Rewind: Deja Screw. Preemo then inked Blaq Poet to his own Year Round Records label. Blaq Poet's new album, Tha Blaqprint, is available everywhere now from Year Round Records via Fat Beats Distribution.