Torii Wolf f/ Dilated Peoples “1st” (Remix) (Produced by DJ Premier) by DJ Premier published on 2016-06-07T15:28:20Z The last month has been filled with "1st's" for Torii Wolf; premiering her debut solo track, 1st,” with Pitchfork and the corresponding video with Vevo, announcing her debut solo album, Flow Riiot, (that just happens to be produced by DJ Premier) and now her “1st” remix featuring Dilated Peoples; which was premiered today by Mass Appeal. The original version of “1st” found Premier digging into his past catalog and reshuffling the deck on a Rakka Iriscience vocal sample from his “Good As Gone” production which appeared on Dilated Peoples Directors Of Photography album to create another spellbinding scratch-chorus “I’ve seen the last come first, I’ve seen the first last.” With the release of the remix today, “1st” has officially come full circle as Torii and Preemo recruit Evidence and Rakka to officially join them; and with their respective verses and Premier implementing extra punch to the drums and additional piano harmonies—the “1st” (Remix) sounds like an entirely different song. “I changed the arrangement of Torii's verses and removed the second verse completely” Premier relayed to Mass Appeal. “I added some extra piano harmonies and it fit on the first attempt. I played all of the sounds; including the piano so there are no samples on the original nor the remix. Ev and Rakaa sent me 24 bars in total and I split them up into a sixteen and an eight bar set up. They sounded so good from the original it was a no brainer to get them on the Remix.” “When I first laid the song down with Preem we didn't really know where the song would end up" Torii stated. Preem makes the beat and I express the emotion it evokes inside of me. From there it evolves. Preem is brilliant and he found the perfect line from “Good As Gone” to throw into the mix of the song. I am blown away by what Evidence and Raaka have come up with on this Remix. I love how well they were able to connect with the concept. To feel understood and to hear how other people can unleash a similar emotion (in their own words) and share an understanding of the story is an incredible feeling.” Discussing the “1st” (Remix) with Mass Appeal, Ev and Rakaa discuss how Remix discussions began in earnest almost immediately. “I thought it was dope right off the bat” Evidence shared. “I kept playing it and really peeped what she was talking about; and felt it even more. Of course I was excited that Preem was cutting our voices up. I think every rapper secretly wishes that will happen to them.” Rakaa expressed similar sentiments “When I first heard the original, I was kind of shocked because I didn't know we were going to be such an integral part of the song. It's just a line, but Premier put that coal under pressure until it became a diamond. The power and emotion of Tori's voice mixed with a uniquely dope chamber of Boom-Bap created something that is somehow both dark and brilliant--almost haunting. I wanted to be a part of any remix that they were doing immediately, so it was an honor to get the call from my big brother.” “1st” and its accompanying Remix offer just a glimpse at the musical symmetry and bond Torii developed with Premier; a Hip-Hop king who has a habit of contributing and producing historic projects behind the boards. Torii Wolf’s forthcoming debut brings a full clip of moods, range, and vast musical talent. Torii and Premier’s collaborative union bum-rushes the walls of genre, age, and expectations to let the world know there’s a Flow Riiot going on. For More Information: https://twitter.com/toriiwolf https://twitter.com/REALDJPREMIER https://twitter.com/dilatedpeoples http://www.toriiwolf.com/ http://premierwuzhere.com/ https://www.facebook.com/toriisound/?fref=ts https://www.facebook.com/DJPremierOfficial https://soundcloud.com/premier-wuz-here https://www.instagram.com/toriiwolf/ http://instagram.com/djpremier# Genre Hip-hop & Rap Comment by De Belgier Kleiner Bruder, du wirst mir fehlen😔. thx for this song 2022-03-15T13:38:41Z Comment by LuLu-Bell Love your music Torri, thank you 🌜🦋☀🦋🌛 2021-03-25T21:35:42Z Comment by No Talent Jones fell in love with me first to leave me broken hearted 2021-03-15T16:25:06Z Comment by Garrett Jones Im sorry for everything that happens 2020-07-27T19:50:47Z Comment by ITSA67 #Starseed I say damn!!! 🔥👏🏾 2020-02-19T07:15:26Z Comment by Stefan Baleev <3 2019-07-07T06:40:43Z Comment by Michael C. Excellent remix. 2017-09-05T00:57:28Z Comment by MeAlone u definitely were there 1st but u made me fall somewhere I didn't think existed and now what. ❤💔- conradjj 2017-04-10T07:13:37Z Comment by Damian Torrisi hello 2017-03-28T06:58:33Z Comment by Damian Torrisi I fell in love 2017-03-28T06:58:06Z Comment by Peter Clarke 18 Beauty in the form of sound 2017-02-22T16:00:45Z Comment by Paradox EV! 2016-10-21T06:57:15Z Comment by Biittis This is maybe one of the greatest song ever 2016-09-22T07:49:32Z Comment by Canolli Beats Productions https://www.reverbnation.com/canollibeatsproductions 2016-08-03T05:40:08Z Comment by Music makes Us Better Rakaa Iris so real story feel it by rhyme split.. damm 2016-07-31T18:50:14Z Comment by Error404Beatz CLASSIC! 2016-07-25T17:42:50Z Comment by Samuel De Jesus Léon Dreamy! So good 2016-07-04T08:33:05Z Comment by 한곤 Damm! DOPE! 2016-06-29T08:31:12Z Comment by POINT5IVE oh on some nu shit 2016-06-27T09:56:57Z Comment by djwarzone serious 2016-06-25T06:56:38Z Comment by Vincentvanredsox I can't stop listening to this song 2016-06-11T19:02:35Z Comment by AK Da Cannon fire! 2016-06-10T00:34:01Z Comment by Pauly Pins so chill 2016-06-09T23:10:54Z Comment by @BobbyBounce Fire 2016-06-09T04:45:51Z Comment by Mellifluous One / "iLL-i" / Da' Classic "1st Class" 2016-06-09T04:16:27Z Comment by Jeian Ortega mmmmhhh suena chingon 2016-06-09T03:22:34Z Comment by Lendy Len don't know i really feel about the added vocals they sound out of place but whom am I 2016-06-09T02:55:52Z Comment by Dr Flow le firs remix de cette dinguerie de flow *** 2016-06-08T22:35:43Z Comment by Jean-Pierre Van Hoorn Dope! 2016-06-08T12:18:59Z Comment by P. fire as fuck 🔥 2016-06-07T19:59:53Z