“Everybody deserves a piece of where they live, in some type of fashion...” — DJ Premier Quote

“Everybody deserves a piece of where they live, in some type of fashion. Music is just my way of preserving that.”

“Everything I do is in a New York state of mind. I'm indebted to preserving the sound of the city.”

“I've never sampled just one artist, I'm known for my reputation and my creativity.”

“It was Elvis who really got me hooked on beat music. When I heard 'Heartbreak Hotel' I thought, this is it.”

“Music is always a commentary on society.”

“I know that when I like music, when it touches my heart, that it will touch your heart, too. That, I think, is the secret to my success.”