TheSource.com has put together a classic list honoring the legacy and works of the man who made intelligence cool in Hip Hop music Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little also known to many as El-Hajj Malik El Shabazz, was an African-American Muslim minister and human rights activist born in Omaha, Nebraska, […]
25 years ago on this day, the almighty Baldhead Slick, more commonly known as the “Guru” of Gangstarr, dropped his first solo project, Jazzamatazz, on Chrysalis Records. The album featured a slew of artists in and outside of the ciphers of Hip Hop, as this album was the first of its kind, with “Gifted Unlimited […]
29 years ago today, Boston native Keith Elam and Houston native Christopher Martin, better known as Guru and DJ Premier, came together to continue the legacy of Gangstarr and released the group’s first full studio album entitled No More Mr. Nice Guy. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Released by overseas label Chrysalis Records, Gangstarr and […]
On July 17, 1961 Keith Edward Elam was born into this world in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Sadly 5 years ago today the late, great MC Guru lost his battle with melanoma, a form of cancer. April 19, 2010 was a tragic day for Hip Hop heads worldwide. We lost a true emcee and all around great […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, super producer and generational sound shaper DJ Premier was born in 1966. As a producer, DJ Premier has worked with: Big L, Big Daddy Kane, Bun B, Common, D’Angelo, Dr. Dre, Game, Joey Bada$$, KRS-One, Ludacris, Mos Def, Nas, Snoop Dogg, The Notorious B.I.G, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Immortal […]
On this date almost three decades ago, Chris Martin bka the legendary DJ Premier and Keith Elam bka the Guru (Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal) put together Gang Starr’s second and possibly most memorable album, Step Into The Arena. The duo were one of the first groups signed the the newly formed Chysalis/EMI label after ditching […]
This week must be the week of visuals for A$AP Ferg after dropping the new video for his single “Mattress” featuring A$AP Rocky, Ferg is back at it again with a new visual for the DJ Premier produced single, “Our Streets.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Harlem based video pays homage to the culture […]
Legendary Boston emcee Edo.G in the below video clip goes into detail on how he met GURU (RIP) of Gang Starr in 1985, then known as MC Keithy E. Despite Edo.G being almost 4 years junior to GURU, he had a combined single “Monsters” out with his Fresh To Impress (FTI) Crew and the further track “Suzi […]
On this date over a quarter century ago, Chris Martin bka the legendary DJ Premier and Keith Elam bka the Guru (Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal) put together Gang Starr’s second and possibly most memorable album, Step Into The Arena. The duo were one of the first groups signed the the newly formed Chysalis/EMI label after […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, famed rap duo Gang Starr released their first compilation album, Full Clip: Decade of Gang Starr. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Dropping a year after the duo’s most popular album Moment of Truth, this compilation album contained some of the group’s biggest singles stemming from their prolific 10 year career. […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, prolific rap duo Gang Starr released their sixth and final studio album The Ownerz. Coming off of a five year hiatus, the success of this project served as the perfect farewell to one of Hip Hop’s most acclaimed tandems. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Usually, an artist’s final album […]
Miles Davis is a jazz legend and a music icon and many artists are not only intrigued by his work, but also have utilized it both subtly and openly. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The music of Davis, whose 1959 album Kind Of Blue still holds the title of best-selling jazz album ever, has continued […]
On this day in Hip Hop history famed duo Gang Starr released the re-issue of their debut album No More Mr. Nice Guy. Usually known for their conscious messages that swam against the tide of the industry, Gang Starr’s debut was unlike the remainder of their discography. Heavily influenced by the underground, and on theme with […]
At the outset of 2015, DJ Premier made a huge announcement regarding Brooklyn Bowl and upcoming Euro tour Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The iconic producer, DJ Premier, and one half of Gang Starr, has formed a new five-piece band with Brady Watt on the bass, Lenny “The Ox” Reece on drums, Takuya Kuroda on […]
On this date in 1989, Guru and Premier released their debut album ‘No More Mr. Nice Guy’ Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information 26 years ago today, Boston native Keith Elam and Houston native Christopher Martin, better known as Guru and DJ Premier, came together to continue the legacy of Gangstarr and released the group’s first […]
Today in Hip Hop history the culture lost one of the greats to Cancer…R.I.P. Guru Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On July 17, 1961 Keith Edward Elam was born into this world in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Sadly 5 years ago today the late, great MC Guru lost his battle with the big C. April 19, 2010 […]
Here’s a video press kit for Gang Starr’s Step In the Arena. Serving as the follow up to their debut album No More Mr. Nice Guy, Step In The Arena is where Gang Starr’s sound was truly established. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In their cover story from The Source’s April 1994 issue written by […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The state of Massachusetts really hasn’t produced a wide range of artists, however, Statik Selektah and Termanology, who both spawned from the Gangstarr Foundation, have been putting in work for the past decade. With Statik’s production and Term’s aggressive flow, the two have remained a constant among Hip-Hop fans and […]
Three years after the horrible allegations that followed veteran emcee Guru of the legendary Gangstarr Foundation to his grave, 7 Grand Records CEO Solar speaks out. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In the third and final installment of TheSource.com exclusive interview with Solar, Guru’s last business and creative partner talks about his invested interest in […]
Three years after the horrible allegations that followed veteran emcee Guru of the legendary Gangstarr Foundation to his grave, 7 Grand Records CEO Solar speaks out. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In this second installment of TheSource.com exclusive interview with Solar, producer and partner of late rap legend Guru, the emcee’s “successor” goes into what […]
