Brace yourself for our second gushing Light in the Attic post of the week: the label has announced the first vinyl reissue of our favorite hip-hop record ever , Digable Planets ' still somewhat under-appreciated, ahead-of-its-time 1994 classic, Blowout Comb . The limited edition first pressing of the reissue comes with an embossed cover and 183 × 243 fold-out poster, with the first 150 pre-orders pressed on white wax . If you're at all into the stuff Ish is doing now with Shabazz Palaces , or you [...]
Seeing as how Guru held down Hip-Hop down so heavy, it's only right hip-hop holds him back down with tribute tracks like Marco Polo's "G.U.R.U." To commemorate the recent three year anniversary of the late Gang Starr MC's untimely passing, the Canadian producer has handed over this eloquently produced boom-bap track to Talib Kweli, to wax poetic about everything from personal tour stories with the OG himself to how much overall influence the Jazzmatazz master had on everyone who heard his baritone flow. Plus, Polo got DJ Premier to add some cuts and make this [...]
It's nearly the end of the month and it's clear to us all now that April just plain sucked (unless you got married or whatever - congrats). But for the US as a whole, and Texas and Boston especially, kind of a shitty time. So let's just all collectively exhale and try to start May off on a better note. I made this mix for you including new tracks from k-os, Das Racist, RZA, Shlohmo, The Hood Internet, Lakutis, and Zilla Rocca so you can start early. Love you guys. : Dilated Peoples, Havoc, And Guru - Worst [...]
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Friday April 19th marks the three-year anniversary of the passing of Guru and this track, “G.U.R.U.” f/ Talib Kweli & DJ Premier is dedicated to his memory and a celebration of his life, legacy and all of the vast accomplishments and great music he and DJ Premier gave us. “G.U.R.U.” also serves as the lead-single from Marco Polo’s forthcoming LP, PA2: The Director’s Cut, which will be released in July 2013 on SoulSpazm Records. “Tomorrow marks the three-year anniversary of the passing of the legendary G.U.R.U. of Gang Starr. I decided to this leak this record one day [...]
Tomorrow (April 19) marks the third anniversary of the death of Keith Elam, better known as Guru. And to pay tribute to the late hip-hop legend, Marco Polo enlisted the help of Talib Kweli and DJ Premier for "G.U.R.U.". It's a fitting lineup on multiple levels. For one, Kweli clearly has mad love and respect for Guru and career. Then you have Premo, aka Guru's musical partner during their time as Gang Starr. Rounding it out is Polo, who probably wouldn't have the sound he does without Premo. Yeah, this cut is important. Listen [...]
It's impossible to listen to everything, but that doesn't stop me from trying. That being said it's not uncommon for something truly great to slip through the cracks. I suppose it's just a facet of my personality that makes it so easy for me to become obsessed with certain releases, which is exactly what has happened with the five from last year that I've selected below. They are albums that have become staples in my everyday life, but for whatever reason went unrecognized by me here. Since I feel weird about that I'm taking the opportunity to do so now. [...]
When writing about certain rappers, there are immediate qualities that are difficult not to point to in a description. There's the flow, the way the MC rides (or doesn't ride) the beat, and perhaps the most powerful element: his or her voice. While it's true that you could argue that most rappers have at the very least a "good" voice, there is a select group of MCs on another level entirely. And if you have read enough music magazines, blogs, and the like, you might have seen a writer state that he or she could listen to said rapper recite [...]
When it comes to being a successful rapper one must have a three essential ingredients: lyrics, charisma and flow. LYFSTYL has decided to draw attention too ten rappers we think have the greatest flows of all time. Naturally you won't agree with everyone on the list so leave us a comment with who you think should have made the cut. 1. Rakim 2. Roots Manuva 3. The Notorious B.I.G 4. Eminem 5. Common 6. Guru 7. Mf Doom 8. Tech N9ne 9. [...]
Did you guys hear about Lupe Fiasco getting escorted off the stage by security at a pre-inaugural concert for performing a thirty minute song railing against Obama? This is the kind of thing I can get behind, and I LIKE Obama. Don't be afraid to be loud, y'all. This little story has nothing to do with this month's mix though. I just wanted to mention it because it's one of my favorite stories this week, and you should check out Lupe's new album Food & Liquor II because it's pretty good. I really appreciate the fact that he [...]
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Brooklyn rhymesayer and GangStarr Foundation member Hannibal Stax has come together with The DJBooth to bring listeners his latest street release,The Honorable Mixtape. Hosted by DJ Premier and mixed by PF Cuttin, the project packs 25 tracks' worth of original records and freestyles from the underground emcee. Included is previously-featured lead single "Str8 Smashin." Joining Hannibal Stax on the guest tip throughout The Honorable Mixtape are Afu Ra Guru H Stax, NYG'z and Torae. In addition to production by Primo, the project features beats by Marco Polo, Mike Rone, PF Cuttin and Si Spex.
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"Who's that lurkin in the dark with the hoodie strapped, Puffin on a blizz, mellow meditating black..." 1994 was a brilliant year for rap. However, when the topic comes up, [...] The post The iPod Shuffle - Gang Starr's "Comin' For Datazz" appeared first on The Smoking Section .
Issu du deuxième opus de la série Jazzmatazz de Guru sorti en 1995, Skit B (a lot on my mind) Revelation fait partie de ces pépites qui se cachent dans la discographie volumineuse des artistes prolifiques. Guru, dont on vous a parlé à maintes reprises, nous ayant quitté il y a peu, a posé avec son flow identifiable parmi tant une belle et lourde empreinte dans la musique moderne. A le délicieuse on fait taire la nostalgie à coup d’instrus jazzy comme celle figurant sur ce sublime morceau. C’est détente. [...]
This past weekend, BBC Radio 1Xtra hosted a new audio documentary called The Story of Guru . It's an hour-long feature that tells the story of one of hip-hop's greatest voices through the words of Guru's family, his former Gang Starr partner DJ Premier , Common , Big Shug, and many others. I don't think I have to tell you that this is a must listen, do I? I thought so. You can stream the documentary at BBC Radio 1Xtra . [ via ]
Bamboos DWYCK - Gang Starr, Nice & Smooth & The Bamboos - Steely Chan’s Blender Mash - Click to download Awesome hip hop/funk mashup by Steely Chan, bringing in Gang Starr, Nice & Smooth and The Bamboos.
A cool beverage to accompany a late night (or early morning, depending on where you are and who you are). Blu plucks up a hard hitting beat (replete with scratches from Exile of a classic Guru sample, "lemonade was a popular drink and it still is") to display that he's still pretty good at assembling bars, even when he doesn't seem to be rapping about anything in particular. You can name your price here for a download of "Lemonade," or buy one of the 400 limited edition 73 records. Stream the track below. [...]
Ready, set, bong! Get your fuzzed-out munchies on and prepare to receive the latest rips from Connecticut beach-punk outfit High Pop who just released their second full-length record "Hip Hip Hooray" on August 2nd. Endless foamy waves of guitar crash and swirl against the pulsating and overdriven bass, creating a broken sky of shimmering reverb clouds that hang lazily like stale smoke in the back of a speeding panel van. It's the Dead Kennedys doing their best Beach Boys impression on April 20th. If you think you can jive with this turkey then head [...]
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New music from Lil Dap (Group Home) "Guru Cash Flow," tribute track to Guru & Cash Flow. via DJ Premier
Chicago will be celebrating the life of Guru (Keith Elam) w/ those who have worked very close to him, such as Jeru The Damaja & Group Home. Featured on the bill includes Qwel & Maker, MC ADaD, Tony Baines, and lots more! Chicago is definitely lucky to have these acts follow through to bring you a special tribute to one of the elites in hiphop history! Tickets are currently on sale, so hurry up and purchase them before they sell out! Tickets: click here The Shrine (venue): website | facebook | twitter [...]
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As promised, Out Da Box TV brings you Part 2 of our in-depth interview with DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles. This episode kicks off with a segment on the late and talented Gang Starr Emcee "Guru" where Bumpy Knuckles speaks on the effect that Guru had on lyricists like himself and others. We also shift in to the issue of Hip Hop not seeming to have respect for its past, as opposed to other genres of music who often pay homage to their elders / pioneers. As the interview continues, Premier takes the time to speak on his ability to [...]
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