Three more Jazzmatazz projects followed over the next 14 years.Guru a.k.a Keith Elam passed away last week (April 19th, 2010) from myeloma cancer. 1 (1993), on which he rapped with such jazz musicians as Roy Ayers and Donald Byrd. Guru as a solo artist released Jazzmatazz Vol. Nice Guy, appeared in 1989 and included the track “Jazz Music.” Film director Spike Lee commissioned a collaboration between Gang Starr and saxophonist Branford Marsalis for the sound track of his 1990 movie Mo’ Better Blues the result was the song “Jazz Thing.” Five Gang Starr albums followed, including the acclaimed Step in the Arena (1991) and Daily Operation (1992) and the group’s biggest seller, Moment of Truth (1998). Guru possessed a distinctive gravelly voice and an uninflected deadpan delivery, which he combined with hard-edged storytelling. RIP Guru aka Bald Head Slick.īiography via Britannica: Guru, (Keith Elam), American rapper (born July 17, 1962, Boston, Mass.-died April 19, 2010, New York, N.Y.), was half (with DJ Premier ) of the acclaimed hip-hop duo Gang Starr, who were known for their pioneering fusion of hip-hop with jazz. Published in October 2019: Gang Starr “Family and Loyalty” featuring J.Cole, Produced by DJ Premier, Released by INgrooves on behalf of Gang Starr Enterprises LLC. Gang Starr "Family and Loyalty" Featuring J.Cole Prod by DJ Premier | YouTube Video His memory lives on forever… like diamonds. Guru died in April 2010 after complications caused by a year long battle with cancer.
The Song has grabbed the attention, the likes of Rolling Stone and Complex Magazine. Decades later the two are still making contributions to rap music. In their time as a group the two were responsible for hits like code of the Streets, Mass Appeal, and Take It Personal.
Gang Starr first graced the scene over 30 years ago in 1989 during Hip-Hop’s Golden Era. Old school meets new school in a seamless way. He delivers nonstop bars that go perfectly with the feel of the song. With tracks like Neighbors, No Role Models, and Crooked Smile it’s not hard to tell why they picked him to be included. Cole, who’d have thought you woulda been rhymin’ with ghosts.” J.Cole may be a newer artist in comparison to the legendary duo, but he’s cemented his spot among the greats, which is why he fits perfectly on this track. Guru’s verse gives it that classical rap vibe gritty bars solidified by the seamless delivery of the two emcees.Ĭole raps, “J. It has a hearty vibe that will trigger memories of winter coats, cold days with furry hoods and Timberlands. DJ Premier blessing us with magnificent technique on the one’s and two’s, classic hip hop flavor. Family and Loyalty is a blend of the classic boom-bap sound, loaded bars, piano chops, a Larnelle Harris’ sample and a feature by emcee J.
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