Premier was one of five producers on Nas' critically acclaimed debut, Illmatic, which also included Pete Rock, Q-Tip, Large Professor, and L.E.S. Preemo produced "N.Y. State Of Mind", "Represent", and "Memory Lane". Since Illmatic the duo has collaborated on "N.Y. State of Mind Pt. II", "Nas Is Like", "Beat Breaks", and the previously mentioned "Define My Name". Fans have been awaiting the collaboration which has been teased a few times throughout the year.