Preservation is a talented DJ, producer, photographer, and cinematographer. His latest release, Old Numbers, featured appearances by Yasiin Bey, Jean Grae, Jemini the Gifted One, Minnesota and Edo G and on the rise artists 32 FX, Yahzeed and Milly Mango. A talented artist, the man’s been in the game for 20 years, and as of late has been the tour DJ for Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def). He has toured the world, produced the music for six seasons of Russell Simmon’s Def Poetry Jam, and rocked such esteemed venues as The Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall. Preservation is a seasoned crate digger, and has his own eclectic record label Mon Dieu Music. We’re happy to have him this week in Big Ups. Ladies and gentlemen, Preservation. Enjoy.

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