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Guru (also known as “Bald Head Slick”) is one half of the legendary hip hop group Gangstarr. 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 Gangstarr 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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Slicker Than Most
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Respect the Architect
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concretica wrote:
!!! 0||0 !!!
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Broodjeghandi wrote:
guru is still one of the best hiphop stars around, respect the architect
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sweetchild1984 wrote:
Loungin' is sooooooooooooooooooooooooo sweet
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Nestea-88 wrote:
G-O , Lifesaver is best , aiight? ;]
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Jaysilla wrote:
word 2 supanerd. :)
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SupaNerd wrote:
Jazzmatazz Vol.1 = Classic ish!!! Loungin' FTW!!!!!
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Mulatto wrote:
i don't know, with a voice of a mature uh, well.. guru, yet talking about living the 'life of a true mack'... compared to lyrical ownage of native tongues posse, he's pretty bleak. but they're the new generation, i suppose. guru's getting old. much respect for gang starr though.
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elkamma wrote:
best rapper ever
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the_flava wrote:
malteser head
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AndrewElk wrote:
Tell me please where can I download guru's The Anthem?!
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G-O wrote:
Kamach ain't the best lyrically. He's in the "elite", but he's not that great.
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jdizz420 wrote:
yah i suppose... chief kamachi is the best lyrically in this underground shit though
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psycho13reds wrote:
guru is the best rapper alive
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infant-tango wrote:
tooooooo goooooooooooood....but premier is best
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k0narti5t wrote:
goddam hes so dope i just had to post again to state my point
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k0narti5t wrote:
jazz vol 4 was dope should be one of his top albums.
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RussellJones wrote:
he is ill .. and universal struggle is sick song :X:X:X:X:X
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G-O wrote:
Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal is the greatest rapper of all times.
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Nestea-88 wrote:
guru is ill but i prefer listen to Dj Premier =))
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ckypissdrunk wrote:
can anyone zshare or mediafire the songs: young ladies (from vol 2) and Revelation (Alot on My Mind) (vol 2 as well) i badly need them. message them to me if possible thanks
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