Guru
Jadakiss names the top 5 voices in rap history, and 5 newer great lyricists
The self-proclaimed ”top 5 dead or alive” has shared a couple different top 5 variations…
25 early 2000s rap albums that every current rap fan needs to know
Music nostalgia tends to move in 20-year cycles, so early 2000s rap is unsurprisingly leaving a mark on today’s new rap music. Here are 25 albums from that era that hold up especially well today…
Notable Releases of the Week (11/1)
This week’s Notable Releases include the surprise Earl Sweatshirt project, Michael Kiwanuka’s best yet, Sudan Archives’ anticipated debut album, and more.
Gang Starr announce first album in 16 years, share "Bad Name"
DJ Premier unearthed posthumous Guru verses for the first Gang Starr album in 16 years, which features Q-Tip, Royce Da 5’9″, M.O.P., Jeru the Damaja, Nitty Scott, Talib Kweli, and more.
stream Gang Starr's first new song in 16 years ft. J Cole
The song features a posthumous verse from Guru, who passed away in 2010.
Remembering Guru (including at LPR tonight)
Gang Starr: Guru (left), DJ Premier (in the background)
One year ago, on April 19th, 2010 to be exact, the world waved goodbye to Guru, one half of Gang Starr and the brain behind the Jazzmatazz series…
Guru of Gang Starr & Jazzmatazz, RIP (left us with a letter)
“I have had a long battle with cancer and have succumbed to the disease” – Guru
“Legendary emcee and producer Keith “Guru” Elam passed away Monday (April 19, 2010) in a New York City hospital…
Guru recovering, issues statement!
Guru’s Statement:
“I am doing fine and I am recovering! I’m weak though. Solar is the only person who has the accurate info on my situation…
Gangstarr's Guru had a heart attack, in a coma
As reported last night,Legendary rapper Guru, best known as a member of the rap duo Gangstarr, reportedly suffered a heart attack over the weekend and is currently in critical condition…
Talib Kweli playing Columbia & Fat Beats, Guru playing SOBs
DOWNLOAD: Guru – “Who Got It On Lock” (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Guru – “Jazzy Ways” (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Guru – “State of Clarity” featuring Common (MP3)
DJ AM with the legendary DJ Premier and Stretch Armstrong
As we discussed before, this Saturday (4/18) marks the Vampire Weekend/Talib Kweli show at Columbia University…
