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Guru (also known as “Bald Head Slick”) is one half of the legendary hip hop group Gang Starr. Guru, an acronym for Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal, originally began his hip hop career in Boston but due to lack of local support moved to New York where Gang Starr then blew up. Guru is well known for his smooth voice; socially conscious and hardcore lyrics; and an effortless, confident delivery.
Founded in 1987, Gang Starr built a sizable following in the early 90’s, releasing classic albums like, Step in the Arena (1991) and Daily Operation (1992). Guru’s lyrical style is based on battle rhymes delivered smoothly, modestly, and with sly wit; he typically avoids using overwhelming charisma, focusing instead on his rhyming ability. Over the years he has even taken on younger rappers, including Jeru the Damaja, as proteges. He is credited with DJ Premier for executive producing Jeru’s debut, The Sun Rises in the East (1994).
In 1993, he released his first solo album, Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1. The album featured collaborations with Donald Byrd, N’Dea Davenport and Roy Ayers, while his second LP, Jazzmatazz, Vol. 2: The New Reality, featured Ramsey Lewis, Branford Marsalis and Jamiroquai. The Jazzmatazz albums are commonly considered some of the best rap of the early 90s, Guru’s reputation was also bolstered through the continued success of Jazzmatazz, Vol. 3: Streetsoul (2000) and Baldhead Slick & Da Click (2001).
Founded in 1987, Gang Starr built a sizable following in the early 90’s, releasing classic albums like, Step in the Arena (1991) and Daily Operation (1992). Guru’s lyrical style is based on battle rhymes delivered smoothly, modestly, and with sly wit; he typically avoids using overwhelming charisma, focusing instead on his rhyming ability. Over the years he has even taken on younger rappers, including Jeru the Damaja, as proteges. He is credited with DJ Premier for executive producing Jeru’s debut, The Sun Rises in the East (1994).
In 1993, he released his first solo album, Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1. The album featured collaborations with Donald Byrd, N’Dea Davenport and Roy Ayers, while his second LP, Jazzmatazz, Vol. 2: The New Reality, featured Ramsey Lewis, Branford Marsalis and Jamiroquai. The Jazzmatazz albums are commonly considered some of the best rap of the early 90s, Guru’s reputation was also bolstered through the continued success of Jazzmatazz, Vol. 3: Streetsoul (2000) and Baldhead Slick & Da Click (2001).
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Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1
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nuttkase_cu wrote:
ЭЭЭээ .. это очень крутой мэн!
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IllumoHorizon wrote:
This mix of Jazz and HipHop is just unbelievably smooth and laid back.
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MissClarck wrote:
Hi, I just want to present you the band call Bantunani with their afrogroove and strong lyrics you will just be touched by such strengh http://www.lastfm.fr/music/Bantunani Support them around you 'cause they are very engaged for a New world with a new Africa. http://www.facebook.com/pages/BANTUNANI/36907907401 Regards,
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pex wrote:
Guru is unbelievable, i saw him live in germany for a few years, it was my best concert! better than Jedi Mind Tricks, Cali Agents, Ghostface or DMX!
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betoonking wrote:
Guru is so lame lately. Dude is a cocky ass motherfucker saying he was ''GANG STARR''. Premo practically made Gang Starr as we know it. Now this dude is recording with some ''superproducer'' Solar who no one gives a fuck about. Good for him.
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dufrenois wrote:
Hello, I'd like to introduce to you this great afrogroove band, BANTUNANI:http://www.lastfm.fr/music/Bantunani best regards.
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clubtrash wrote:
@CocoaDusted : haha!
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Jeekabs wrote:
I don't know much about his latest works, but Jazzmatazz series and Gang Starr will stick with me till the end of time. The Gifted Unlimited is genius.
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Hummerstyle wrote:
He's trying to get back Gang Starr.... but with Solar?!?!?! oh my god, please Guru, don't do that!
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CocoaDusted wrote:
Dude really does like to hold onto his chin huh.
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FiyahG wrote:
loungin!
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No3made wrote:
à l'ancienne!
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jessica_leigh wrote:
listen to streetsoul all the time....
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pex wrote:
one of the best!
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Uswandugus wrote:
http://www.last.fm/music/Ndugus+ft+Daudi/Ghetto2Ghetto
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3aTkHuCb wrote:
Whos There ft Les Nubians is great..it's must be in top 15!
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luckystrikefire wrote:
it's true that he is much better together with premo,that's because of premier's absolotely perfect beats.but imo no one can hate on guru cos he's still better than 90% of todays rappers.
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psycho13reds wrote:
best of the best
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Gabriel_Opeth wrote:
Supra good music!
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Leandro-Silva wrote:
How can I even look at the lyrics when the production looks so bad. Too bad to be true, but Guru stills the man.
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