Jonathan Reid p/k/a Premethius is a hip-hop producer hailing from Oxnard California, the home of Anderson Paak and Madlib. Premethius started his musical journey break dancing to break beats at the age of four. “Sometimes I use to just sit and stare at the visual equalizer on those big stereos” Premethius says about his early interest in producing tracks. Once computers became standard he was making beats by 14. His soulful chops, hard drums, and unrelenting work ethic are among just a few of the reasons as to why he’s the latest signee of MED’s Bang Ya Head imprint. The 17 track effort is a stunning body of work abound with star-studded guest appearances. Homeboy Sandman floats over a soulful piano on “The Times,” which boasts razor sharp cuts by J Rocc (Beat Junkies). Bad Neighbor (BLU, MED) appear on the blunted, “You Know What’s Up,” while Guilty Simpson and Oh-No get things popping with a banger on,”Better Living.” The Excavation boasts appearances from Oh No, Guilty Simpson, Blu, MED, Choosey, Ruste Juxx, J Rocc, Homeboy Sandman and more and is due out this October via Bang Ya Head in partnership with Fatbeats.
