ROOFTOP 7pm Friday, August 2nd – a comparative analysis of the production styles of Pete Rock and DJ Premier offers a unique opportunity to explore the foundations of hip hop production. By juxtaposing their distinctive approaches to sampling, drum programming, and melodic composition, one can identify key differences and similarities between these two legends. Our lab specialist representing Pete Rock will be none other than @djdainja while @djkerosene will be spinning Preemo. The study will 7-11pm on the rooftop of Halfway Crooks Beer and is free to participate. Such a study could illuminate the impact of these two influential producers on the genre and potentially inspire future generations of music creators.