Guru

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Keith Edward Elam (July 17, 1961 – April 19, 2010) - known professionally as Guru - was one half of the legendary duo Gang Starr and an accomplished solo artist. Guru, an acronym for Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal, originally began his hip hop career in Boston but due to lack of local support moved to New York where Gang Starr then blew up. Guru was well known for his smooth voice; socially conscious and hardcore lyrics; and an effortless, confident delivery. Founded in 1987, Gang Starr built a sizable following in the early 90's, releasing classic albums like Step i… read more
Keith Edward Elam (July 17, 1961 – April 19, 2010) - known professionally as Guru - was one half of the legendary duo Gang Starr and an accomplished solo artist. Guru, an acronym for Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal, originally began his hip hop career in Boston but due to lack of lo… read more
Keith Edward Elam (July 17, 1961 – April 19, 2010) - known professionally as Guru - was one half of the legendary duo Gang Starr and an accomplished solo artist. Guru, an acronym for Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal, originally began his hip hop career in Boston but due to lack of local support moved to New York where Gang Starr then blew up. Guru was we… read more

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1 Play track The Best Of Guru's Jazzmatazz Loungin'
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 1,707 listeners
2 Play track Jazzmatazz II Feel The Music
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 1,081 listeners
3 Play track Jazzmatazz II Lifesaver
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 776 listeners
4 Play track Guru's Jazzmatazz, Vol.4 The Hip-Hop Jazz Messenger: "Back To The Future" Look To the Sun
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5 Play track Jazzmatazz Volume: 1 When You're Near
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6 Play track Jazzmatazz Volume: 1 Transit Ride
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7 Play track Jazzmatazz Volume: 1 Le Bien, Le Mal
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8 Play track The Best Of Guru's Jazzmatazz No Time To Play
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9 Play track Jazzmatazz Volume: 1 Take A Look (At Yourself)
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 377 listeners
10 Play track The Best Of Guru's Jazzmatazz Down the Backstreets
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 346 listeners

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Albums

  1. 209,304 listeners

    17 May 1993 · 12 tracks

    Jazzmatazz Volume 1
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  2. 95,460 listeners

    5 Jul 1995 · 20 tracks

    Jazzmatazz Volume II: The New Reality
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  3. 61,422 listeners

    3 Oct 2000 · 16 tracks

    Streetsoul
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  4. 26,048 listeners

    1 Jan 2008 · 18 tracks

    The Best Of Guru's Jazzmatazz
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