SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: RIP Guru
It's been two years since Guru (Keith Edward Elam), legendary rapper of Gang Starr and Jazzmatazz, passed away at the age of 48. An astounding MC with a gravelly, knowing tone, Guru and DJ Premier formed one of the finest duos in hip-hop history, leaving behind a trail of great tracks that demonstrate how far expert sampling, jazz and a sense of funk can take you. It's only natural to reflect and do some listening in remembrance, so here's a lil Spotify playlist of some of our favorites. (Side note: This Mr. Cee mix on Hot 97 the day Guru died is also still basically the best thing ever. Highest recommendation if you haven't heard it before.)
