Here's one for all you Gang Starr and Guru purists out there. The folks at DJ Premier Blog unearthed a freestyle the late MC recorded back in 1994 while in Brussels, Belgium. As you'll hear, he goes in over the beat from "Mass Appeal" and we can't help but imagine how many other Guru-related joints like this must be lying around. Stream and download this quick, albeit flavorful, freestyle below. [ via ] Download: Guru - 1994 Freestyle In Brussels [Sharebeast]
Interesting show here . Shouts to Phil for keeping it fair but honest with his interview with Solar , yes 7 Grand "super producer" Solar. Solar speaks on his thoughts about Guru two years removed from his passing, the Gangstarr Foundation and more. Nothing too crazy, and as Phil says, it's a touchy situation, but I'm not mad at him bringing Solar in. It's still #FuckSolar in my book, and him calling Guru a "sweetheart" is mad suspect. Also kind of sideeying him about calling Guru underrated. But who am I? Of [...]
Here we go with another installment of your weekly hip-hop chillout. 2 more days until Ab-Soul's long-awaited #ControlSystem and I hope you're as pumped as I am. Smoke DZA - Good Talk 911 (feat. Big K.R.I.T, Big Sant) Eminem - Tonite Gabriel Teodros - Find A Place Gang Starr - Tonz 'O' Gunz Jake One - Home (feat. Vitamin D, C Note, Maine and Ish) [...]
The Hiya Dunes // High Tide Let me first state that this is so much more than just another side project. In a day when any given artist operates under several different monikers, it can be hard to make those projects stand out as more than just time-killers. In the case of The Hiya Dunes however, this group of friends is making seriously good music that is as much fun to listen to as I imagine it was to make. Sailing on the seas of smooth songwriting, The Hiya Dunes have come ashore to [...]
The hip-hop world lost one of its best (and most instantly recognizable) voices two years ago today when Keith "Guru" Elam passed away. To honor his life and the work that made him a legend, the folks at Up North Trips put together a stellar mix highlighting 10 of his finest guest verses. I could go on about this, but really, let's just all take these next 40 minutes to remember Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal. You can download/stream the mix below.
Mister Cee goes in (as he should) for the memory of Guru , who passed away two years ago today. Today also marks my 10 year anniversary with my wifey (love you, ma) and Cipha Sounds ' birthday. Peace and blessings to one and all. Blast this one for Guru one time. Via IFWT . DOWNLOAD Mister Cee - Guru Tribute Mix (4/19/2012)
neither do I. What the fuck happened? Why did no one step up an assault this fgt after all the tough talk.. People just gave up on hating Solar I guess.. #RIPGURU
Gracie Productions has just released "Kolexxxion" by Bumpy Knuckles, a.k.a. Freddie Foxxx, and DJ Premier, an album both physically and digitally distributed through the Orchard. DJ Premier is one of the most prolific producers in the history of Hip Hop. He has made tracks for the likes of Jay-Z, Nas, KRS-One, ...
On 4/20, HHKNJ is back at Fire N Ice in Fords, NJ for their next show . Word is if you can go up and do Guru 's verse from "DWYCK", you can win a dope Guru t-shirt (peep it after the jump). Part of something they're calling "Illest Verse". Only 3 spots to attempt, though, so register EARLY ( hiphopkaraokenj@gmail.com ). Go in!
Druh Slawek - Sample Some Of This, Sample Some Of That Vol. 74 Ah this is SO SICK! If you are like me and you love looking for or spotting original samples of beats then here is an Aladdin's Cave if I ever saw one. Druh Slawek is THE conniseur of Hip Hop, Funk, Soul and Jazz in Poland, a legend in Polish Hip Hop circles and is rumoured to own between 10 and 12 thousand vinyls. The 'Sample Some Of This, Sample Some Of That' series is a series of mixes where he plays original records and [...]
Kari Mayo es una artista visual multidisciplinaria que se desarrolla principalmente en la ilustración. Su obra gráfica es fresca y ordenada, basada en la geometría y la repetición. Su inspiración proviene de culturas tanto familiares como lejanas, de creencias, ritos y tradiciones colectivas, pero todo llevado a un nivel más íntimo y personal. Toma lo que siente suyo para crear de forma espontánea e intuitiva, usando simbolismos y gran colorido, remitiéndonos a la artesanía mexicana. Kari Mayo, junto con Gurú, nos presenta: De aquí a Mayo . Máscaras, amuletos [...]
*PREMIERE* The Hiya Dunes // "Definitely Retarded" It's always fun when musicians that you really dig come together to create something new. We just got a tast of this earlier today on Portals today with the debut single from Gremlins . Now it's happening again with the The Hiya Dunes . Consisting of Sean Posila ( High Pop ), Eddie Golden III ( The Guru ), Alex Goosman, and Jeff Hoyt, The Hiya Dunes play catchy [...]
Here it is, the lost installment that some of you were asking for. From now on, you could expect a new Hip-Hop playlist every first of the month. Anyways, this playlist was from our old site, and we'd like to thank you guys for supporting us since the beginning. Thanks, and keep spinning. ..... Dope beats, dope rhymes, this hip-hop sh*t really ain't that hard. Enjoy this playlist of some of my favorite hip-hop tracks. Don't be quick to judge what isn't on the list, since putting literally every good hip-hop song is impossible. Enjoy! [...]
Ok so firstly two things to demonstrate how much I love this: a) usually I limit myself to one post a day so I don't burn all the stuff i find b) I really really need to be revising. But this needs to be heard. Originally broadcast in 2009 on BBC1Extra, this is an hour long mix celebrating hip hop since it's birth with Sugar Hill Gang. And what a journey it takes you on. It's nuts, you gotta listen to it from front to back. PARTY PEOPLE YOUR DREAM HAS NOW BEEN FULFILLED [...]
It's been a while since we did a Blind I staff compilation. These are always a joy to put together, because we all take our time hand-picking the music. Only the person who zips it up (in this case it was me) gets to listen to the compilation in its entirety before it gets posted so it remains a mystery for most of the staff until it's complete. We definitely bring our different flavors and styles to Blind I for the Winter . There are some upbeat songs, but overall it has [...]
If you are a Guru fan (or a Gangstarr one), then this is definitely for you! The X Label & Listen Clothing have joined forces to bring you all things Guru, or at least for the most part (I think you guys may have been familiar with the Guru Tributes website around the time when Keith Elam has passed). In this stage, they've released the cassette demo tape of Guru's (going by MC Keithy E back then) earliest recordings (listen above). Anyhow, this tape (among many other paraphernalia [...]
I've been waiting for this mix tape for a minute... but thanks to my less than eagle eye, it looks like it dropped a few weeks back. But there's nothing wrong with a bit of catch up, especially when there's quality involved. So here it is, ladies and gentlemen: Jack The World , the latest offering from the crown prince of Camden, Yungun (a.k.a Essa). Deftly mixed by regular partner in crime DJ Mr Thing, Jack The World features collaborations with Guru, I.G. Culture, The Nextmen, and Waajeed of Platinum [...]
Yungun ft. Doc Brown & Tony D - Roll With The Punches Yungun ft. Guru- Too Slick Yungun - Battles Yungun is back! The UK MC who is 2 albums deep and has been a name to to be recognised for a good... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
We have reviewed singular clothing products in NeuFutur in the past, but I believe that Mountain Khakis has provided an amazing outfit for the autumn and winter months. This outfit combines the W's Guru Organic Full-Zip Hoodie and W's Cottonwood Cord Pant; both of these products have a contemporary but not overly flashy look. This [...]
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