Customer Ratings & Reviews

PRhyme, the hip hop duo, consists of the legendary DJ Premier on the beats and Royce da 5'9" on the mic. Premier is probably best know for his work as one half of the hip hop duo Gang Starr, with the now deceased MC Guru. Royce is probably best know for his decades long friendship and professional association with Eminem and the hip hop supergroup, Slaughterhouse. PRhyme, the album, is Premier and Royce's debut as a duo, after having collaborated many times in the past. The best way to describe this album is as an ode to true, old school hip hop. Premo handles all the production and scratches up and down the album. What I've always loved about Premo was that his beats, switch things and can take unexpected turns musically, unlike many other producers who's beats consist of the same patterns repeated throughout the entire song. Basically, Premo shows why he's a producer, and why others just make beats. The snippets you can listen to here and on competitor's websites don't do his work justice. Royce is a beast on the mic. The best way to describe his style is long form. You've got to pay attention to get some of his best work and sometimes you won't get it until a second or third listen, almost like he's dropping the punchline before the set up. I rarely hear a line from Royce that feels forced or out of place. Every line relates to the last and sets up the next. Lastly, you have guest appearances from rappers Ab Soul, Mac Miller, Jay Electronica, Schoolboy Q, Killer Mike, and Slaughterhouse. Singer Dwele also drops in for one song. Guest appearances are always my most feared part of any hip hop album. I've heard many a rap song ruined by either a questionable choice in a guest or a guest just phoning in a lazy verse. Thankfully, the guests all keep up with Royce every step of the way. This album is clearly aimed to people like myself; fans of lyrically dense, 90s boom bap sounding hip hop and it wears its heart on its sleeve. It is not modern and it won't dumb itself down for mainstream tastes. Royce and Premo revel in their love of and skill in this genre of hip hop and I say bring on more! In fact, bring on a Premier produced Slaughterhouse album!

There isn't much that can be said! You have the GREATEST PRODUCER in hip-hop ever in DJ Premier coupled with the tough talkin dimunitive rapper in Royce. A phenomenal pairing considering previous works like the early 2000's release "Boom". I can only say I wish this release was a bit longer.

When I first heard that royce and premier were gonna do a whole album together I thought I was dreaming, and it has lived up to the hype, you don't even have to skip a track just sit back and listen to some REAL hip hop!

If you appreciate dope rhymes and vintage drum beats this is for you. Royce brings it on every track and the features compliment the soundtrack brought to you by Primo. Standout track is definitely "Wishin" feat Common.

Must admit I was surprised to find this title on the shelf. Premier hasn't lost a step. His production is spot on and still contains his signature sound after all these years. Royce--big up to the 313. One of the dopest emcees out there that most people don't know. I grew up on stuff like this and have no interest in what they're calling hip hop these days. Wish there were more tracks and a behind the scenes dvd in the studio with these 2 giants would've been nice. Let's hope they put out more music in the future.

Some of my favorite artists on one album with one of the greatest dj's of all times without a doubt. Which includes sampled music of one of the best musicians of today

Never been a big royce fan but he did his thing on here. Preems been hit or miss with his beats the past decade but he brought the heat for this album.

This is a match made in heaven. DJ Premier and Royce da 5'9" are one of the best duos in music today. You will not be disappointed with this album.

It doesn't get any better than Prhyme! The CD price was affordable and I love all the tracks! You will enjoy it if you really are into hip hop!

Love this album! I just wish there were more songs and a few more collabs. Especially with the new school of artists.

This album was dope. Premier could have done better beats but Royce held down the fort with his lyricism from beginning to end.

PRhyme is amazing. This is just the beginning of great things to come from these two talented individuals.

a throwback to the days of an mc and a dj, a treat for fans of dj premier & Royce the 5'9

This is probably my favorite hip hop album of 2014. Was so under rated. Great production

Some of Royce da 5'9"s best work since "Bad Meets Evil". DJ Premier doesn't disappoint either.

This is a perfect Duo for the rap game with Royce is lyrics and preemos beats

Great teamwork between Dj premier & Royce Da 5 9.Timeless beats with awesome rhymes.

One of the most underrated rappers alive - Nickel Nina but the CD is short though.

Its a refreshing album!! One of my favorites of 2014!! Word play is crazy!

This is one of the best albums of 2015. I just wish there was more tracks.