To be honest, if all this shit about Solar is true it makes me respect Guru a lot less for doing what he was told, god all this shit coming out now, fucking depressing
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To be honest, if all this shit about Solar is true it makes me respect Guru a lot less for doing what he was told, god all this shit coming out now, fucking depressing
foul. straight up and down
Good grief.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aldo the Apache
Was looking on an online cd retailer, Jazzmatazz vol. 1 is 3rd best sold Rap album in it's price class now.
They always add R&b to hip-hop so the top 2 are some R&B albums.
Amazing how you only sell after you die =,/
lol yea i totally missed itQuote:
Originally Posted by theheavens
i hate solar and i dont even know the guy lololololololo
Why does his passport say he was born in 1961?
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Originally Posted by Tommy
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/21/ar...ic/21guru.html
Guru, Rapper Known for Social Themes, Dies at 47
Published: April 20, 2010
Guru, the gravel-voiced rapper who as a member of the duo Gang Starr was one of the most expressive rappers of the 1990s and a major figure in bridging hip-hop and jazz, died Monday in New York. He was 47.
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imma listen to Moment of Truth now
I really wish to hear from DJ Premier, Big Shug or another affiliate soon. This is crazy shit.
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Originally Posted by REAL6
Holy shit! 8O
^ don't believe the hype
^^ wow thats crazy!!
Mass Appeal and CREAM were the two videos that changed my whole style of hip hop for the better. circa 1994
RIP Guru!
Public statement on guru's passing by dj premier:
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it was a sad day for me to get confirmation on the death of a man who i will continue to call my brother, keith elam, better known as guru of the legendary gang starr.
From 1988-2004, we experienced so much success together that we were able to expand our businesses independently and give each other what guru called “creative space”, before planning to reunite for our 7th lp when the time was right. Tragically, we will never reach that day.
I’ve been asked to comment on a letter speaking ill of me which was supposedly written by guru in his dying days. All i will say about it is that our time together was beautiful, we built a hip hop legacy together, and no one can re-write history or take away my love for him. One thing i would never do is play around with the truth about his life.
I will celebrate guru’s life… i will honor his memory… i will grieve with the elam family over his untimely death… i will remember the gang starr foundation and all of the original members of gang starr who came before me – we all know each other… mostly, i will cherish everything we created together as gang starr, forever. I’m gonna miss hearing his signature monotone voice when he walks in the room, but the songs will always bring it back to me….his rhyme flows were insane, and i will never remove him from my heart and soul…….rest in peace to the man who felt “satisfaction from the street crowd reaction” … i love you goo…….dj premier
It really is a pity all this bullshit has overshadowed the mans death.
I spent the whole day listening to Gangstarr, and the song "Moment of Truth" kept giving me chills everytime i heard it, particulary the second verse, its truly amazing.
Im as fuckin pissed as everyone else about all this shit thats been going around, but nothing will take away from the fact that we, and the world of hip-hop lost a true legend. Thanks for all the classic tracks Guru, they all have a special place in every hip-hop fans heart.
People like Solar (if all this is true) are manipulative fucks, and can easily break anyone down. You dont know what state of mind Guru has been in, or even the full fucking story so shut the fuck up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aldo the Apache
same here man, that track is jus on some next level.Quote:
Originally Posted by Durag
That whole album of many messages give me the chills now...made the thread about it...I know its pretty much implied through the whole internet but I wanted to make it.
Now reminiscing when he ripped this freestyle in the BET basement booth
Was blasting "Battle" in the car today. I was saying to one of my mates that if that song actually addressed someone, it could have bodied their whole career; Guru may not have packed a lot of multi-syllables or long words into his rhymes, but he was short, sharp and potent which made him just as, if not more, deadly as a battle rapper.
I was blasting "Take Cover" today (got the Organized Rhymes CD in a reduced bin years ago).Quote:
Originally Posted by Tommy
Then he says "let me mention, me and premier living legends".....=:X;(
I bet rappers doing shows all across the world are doing shout outs to Guru. I was at a Mos Def gig the other week and loads of Gang Starr tracks were being played beforehand, the crowd were going ape shit and showing mad love.
Was an amazing sight, really.
For a strange and very sad experience, listen to "In memory of..." from Moment of truth.
RIP
Fuck this is so sad.. it just struck me for real...
Official statement from primo
it was a sad day for me to get confirmation on the death of a man who i will continue to call my brother, keith elam, better known as guru of the legendary gang starr.
From 1988-2004, we experienced so much success together that we were able to expand our businesses independently and give each other what guru called “creative space”, before planning to reunite for our 7th lp when the time was right. Tragically, we will never reach that day.
I’ve been asked to comment on a letter speaking ill of me which was supposedly written by guru in his dying days. All i will say about it is that our time together was beautiful, we built a hip hop legacy together, and no one can re-write history or take away my love for him. One thing i would never do is play around with the truth about his life.
I will celebrate guru’s life… i will honor his memory… i will grieve with the elam family over his untimely death… i will remember the gang starr foundation and all of the original members of gang starr who came before me – we all know each other… mostly, i will cherish everything we created together as gang starr, forever. I’m gonna miss hearing his signature monotone voice when he walks in the room, but the songs will always bring it back to me….his rhyme flows were insane, and i will never remove him from my heart and soul…….rest in peace to the man who felt “satisfaction from the street crowd reaction” … i love you goo…….dj premier
no matter how bizarre and different you think you are, your team wouldn't dream of competing with GANGSTARR" - The Rep Grows Bigga.
REST IN POWER.
Guru's brother speaks:
http://www.boston.com/ae/music/artic...s_guru/?page=1
rest in peace Guru
been bumping gang starr all day
and this tune too:
Thanx for thatQuote:
Originally Posted by Shaolin Bloody Sword
He was 48?
not sure if this was posted but here it goes
http://soundcloud.com/mark-devlin/re...berg-on-hot-97
Cipha Sounds and Rosenberg articulate on New York's Hot 97 what any perceptive observer has been thinking regarding the very unsettling Guru/ Solar situation.
Guru's nephew speaks with Dj Premier:
http://usershare.net/ajttpe4wh11b
http://www.theboombox.com/2010/04/21...ily-statement/
The family of the late rapper Guru, born Keith Elam, has issued a statement regarding his sudden passing this week. The 43-year-old rapper lost his battle with cancer on Monday, April 21, after being previously hospitalized for cardiac arrest. The family's statement is as follows:
"The Elam family wishes to thank the fans of our son/brother/father uncle/nephew/cousin Keith AKA Guru for the outpouring of love, concern and support.
Our hearts are broken by the loss of someone we loved so much. GURU was devoted to his young son, who will most keenly feel his absence. Guru suffered from multiple myeloma for over a year. Accrued complications from this illness led to respiratory failure and cardiac arrest. As a result, GURU was in a coma from mid February until his death and never regained consciousness. Early on the morning of April 19th, he became hypertensive due to low blood pressure. He again went into cardiac arrest and slipped away from us.
Guru died far too young but he was, and we are, proud of all his many legendary musical contributions.The family is not aware of any foundations established by Guru. We know and understand that countless fans want to express their condolences and love and, to that end, we are planning a memorial event in the near future that will be all-inclusive. Please look for further details from the family as they become available."
In addition to releasing several solo albums beginning in 1993, Guru was half of the legendary hip-hop duo, Gang Starr, which also consisted of DJ Premier. Guru is regarded as one of the pioneers of the mid-80s hip-hop movement.
As a result, GURU was in a coma from mid February until his death and never regained consciousness.
As a result, GURU was in a coma from mid February until his death and never regained consciousness.
As a result, GURU was in a coma from mid February until his death and never regained consciousness.
how can you write a fucking letter when you're in coma? id like to know that
^ co-sign
how old was Guru?
i keep seeing reports on him and they either say he was 48 or 43....does anybody have a reliable source that says when he was born?
48
more drama
Family Accuses Solar Of Mishandling Guru's Body; Memorial Date Set
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 10:50 AM | 15 comments
By Roman Wolfe
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(AllHipHop News) The family of deceased rapper Guru have announced plans to hold a public memorial in his honor.
Guru, born Keith Elam, died of cancer at the age of 43, on April 19th.
According to reports, the rapper was cremated shortly after the family came in possession of his body.
Plans for a memorial are being planned for July 17th, Guru's birthday,according to Guru's sister, Patricia Elam.
According to Patricia, the family is also planning to launch a website that honors Guru's legacy, while posting official information surrounding the emcee.
Meanwhile the family continues to criticize Guru's former partner Solar of mishandling the release off information surrounding Guru's health condition.
In a recent interview with MTV, Patricia said that Guru's nephew Justin heard about his uncle's health via the Internet, while Guru's nine-year-old son learned of his father's death over the radio, while riding in a car.
"[My son] Justin found out on the Internet and called me. I had to call my dad," Patricia told MTV News. "[Keith's 9-year-old son] KC found out riding in the car, hearing it on the radio. That's not right if you care about someone. That's not how you treat them. My brother would never have wanted us to find out that way. Never in a million years. Especially his son. Come on, now."
Patricia said that the body was released to Solar, who was acting as Guru's healthcare proxy.
Patricia labeled the experience a "nightmare" and revealed that Guru's brother had to call various funeral homes in search of the rapper's body.
"My son Justin was looking online and saw something that the body was going to be cremated," Patricia continued. "My father was calling the hospital looking for the body and they were like, 'We released it to the health-care proxy.' Luckily my other brother happened to be in New York on something unrelated and he started calling funeral homes in the area, if you can imagine. Fortunately the third one he called was the right one. He said, 'Listen, I'm the brother of Keith Elam, do not release that body to anyone but me.' Thankfully he was able to get there in time."
In an interview with HipHopDx.com, Solar's ex-girlfriend and former 7 Grand Records employee Tasha Denham lashed out at Solar over his abusive treatment towards Guru.
"There was one night we were at Guru's house," Denham said of an altercation between Guru and Solar.
"I was about three months pregnant at the time. Guru kept defending himself. Guru actually stood up and kind of got in Solar's face about it" Denham stated. "Next thing I know, Solar punched him in the face. From that point in time, he just started kicking him and hitting him.
Guru was fighting back, he wasn't just sitting there being a punk, but at the same time, Guru had severe asthma. He didn't have his inhaler. He started really hyper-ventalating and really having a hard time, and Solar kept beating him. It wasn't a fight anymore, it was beating him. I felt that it was so bad that I got in between the two of them and broke it up, because I knew he wouldn't hit me of course. At that point in time, I was pregnant with his child....that's probably one of the first times I was like, 'Wow, this relationship is really unhealthy. It's a really sick relationship.' After that, if I didn't physically see it myself...I saw [Guru] punched in the face numerous times with no provocation. It [would just be] that he'd get upset with something Guru would say and punch him in the face. I know he knocked a tooth out of Guru's. I know he gave him a black eye [so Guru would] have to wear glasses for photo-shoots and concerts."