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Encyclopedia > Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been)
"Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been DJ Premier Remix)"
Single by Kanye West, Nas, KRS-One & Rakim
Released February 20, 2007
Format Digital download/Vinyl
Recorded 2007
Genre Alternative rap
Length 4:07
Label Nike Records
Producer(s) Rick Rubin, DJ Premier
Kanye West chronology
"Wouldn't Get Far" (by The Game)
(2007)
"Better Than I've Ever Been"
(2007)
"Can't Tell Me Nothing"
(2007)
Nas chronology
"Can't Forget About You"
(2007)
"Better Than I've Ever Been"
(2007)
"Hustlers" (featuring The Game and Marsha Ambrosius)
(2007)
KRS-One chronology
"My Life"
(2006)
"Better Than I've Ever Been"
(2007)

"Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been DJ Premier Remix)" is a collaboration song between Kanye West, Nas, Rakim and KRS-One that is produced by Rick Rubin with the remix by DJ Premier. The song was released as a single on February 20, 2007 by Nike Records. It was performed live at the Nike Air Force Ones 25th anniversary party shown on MTV2. Its remix, "Better Than I've Ever Been DJ Premier Remix," is produced by DJ Premier, and it features Rakim along with the aforementioned rappers. It features DJ Premier's signature scratches from prior songs such as Nas' "One Love" and "It Ain't Hard to Tell." The beat of the remix contains samples from "Dance the Kung-Fu" by Carl Douglas. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Kanye Omari West (pronounced /kɑn. ... 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Alternative hip hop (Bohemian hip hop) is a style of hip hop distinguished by socio-political lyrics, sparse beats that sample few and/or unusual sources (see jazz rap) and uniquely positive rhymes. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... Frederick Jay Rubin (born March 10, 1963 in Lido Beach, New York) is a multiple Grammy Award-winning American record producer. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Kanye Omari West (pronounced /kɑn. ... Wouldnt Get Far The Games sophomore album Doctors Advocate. ... 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Proceeds from the song's sales will go towards youth leadership programs through the Force4Change Fund.


Shortly after the release of this song, it was announced that every rapper featured on it, sucked major cock.


Track listing

  1. "Better Than I've Ever Been"
  2. "Better Than I've Ever Been" (Instrumental)
  3. "Better Than I've Ever Been" (A cappella)
  4. "Classic" (DJ Premier Remix) (featuring Nas, KRS-One and Rakim)
  5. "Classic" (DJ Premier Remix) (Instrumental)


 
 

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