GURU, In Memoriam

Guru, the legendary rapper of GangStarr and Jazzmatazz fame died yesterday. A month ago -FUPPETS- had talked about his then-recent heart-attack and the coma that followed. Doctors performed surgery on Guru (real name Keith Elam), who seemed to be doing better as a result.
However, it appears that his medical issues had left him very weak, and he died yesterday, April 19, 2010.
Originally paired with DJ Premier back in 1985, with whom Guru had a falling out and had not talked to for 7 years, and then joining up with producer Solar, Guru had the lyricism, rhymes and voice to make -FUPPETS- hair stand on end. He will be missed.

GANG STARR - Full Clip

-FUPPETS- Wishes Guru from Gang Starr a Complete Recovery

One of the greatest MC's to ever touch a microphone, GURU has suffered a heart attack and slipped into a coma the other day. The latest word is that he has had successful surgery, but nothing yet has been detailed regarding his current condition, or whether he has come out of the coma.
Along with D.J. Premier, Gang Starr laid it down and showed that an MC can be intelligent, verbose, and still hard-hitting. Talking about the voice alone, only Chuck D of Public Enemy, and super-legend Rakim can stand with Guru, as far as -FUPPETS- is concerned.
So, in honor of Guru, and hoping he recovers fully, -FUPPETS- brings you a small sampling from the man himself.

GANG STARR - Code Of The Streets

GANG STARR - You Know My Steez

GANG STARR - Full Clip

In the early 90's, Guru created a couple of LP's titled JAZZMATAZZ Volumes I and II. In them he combined Jazz and Hip Hop in a magnificent way. Here is a track from Jazzmatazz Volume II.

JAZZMATAZZ (Guru) - Lifesaver

-FUPPETS- Video Of The Day: GANGSTARR

Today's -FUPPETS- Video Of The Day is from one of the most underrated and unbelievably fabulous hip hop groups ever, GANGSTARR. Composed of DJ Premier on the tables and Guru on the mic, these dudes held it down for intelligent rhymes, incredible lyricism, and seriously tasty beats. Many thanks to Mike Instigator for turning -FUPPETS- onto Gangstarr way back in the day.

GANGSTARR - You Know My Steez