Guru

Marco Polo Ft. Talib Kweli & DJ Premier – ‘G.U.R.U.’

Manny Faces — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 02:08:59 +0000

On the third anniversary of the untimely passing of hip hop icon GURU, Marco Polo, Talib Kweli and DJ Premier pay tribute.

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Hip Hop History Live at Canal Room – Nice & Smooth, Brand Nubian, Pete Rock & CL Smooth [Recap, Photos, Video]

Manny Faces — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:16:06 +0000

From the moment the dynamic rap duo Nice & Smooth explosively emerged on to the stage, to a reunited Brand Nubian, to CL Smooth standing nostalgically triumphant while a packed Canal Room sung along to "T.R.O.Y.", concertgoers were immersed in old school rap revelry, as "Hip Hop History" came to life on Oct. 27, 2011.

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Guru, Solar Saga Continues: Ex-Bandmate Brownman Full Interview, Reveals More Disturbing Accounts

Birthplace Magazine — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 06:52:18 +0000

A longer transcript of an interview given to the Boston Phoenix by ex-Guru bandmate Nick "Brownman" Ali gives deeper insight into the strange and tumultuous relationship between Guru and Solar

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Funkmaster Flex Birthday Show Photos, Recap – B.B. King Blues Club – Aug. 11 [Pics, Video]

Birthplace Magazine — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 02:53:05 +0000

Funkmaster Flex held a birthday show as part of the B.B. King Blues Club's "Hip Hop Legends" concert series. Joining the iconic DJ were a host of NY-centric MCs

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Lauryn Hill To Rock The Bells In 2010: A Tribe Called Quest, Snoop Dogg, DJ Premier Also Added

Birthplace Magazine — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:15:45 +0000

The roller coaster ride of rumors is over, as Guerrilla Union finally announced the inclusion of Lauryn Hill, A Tribe Called Quest, Snoop Dogg and DJ Premier to the Rock The Bells 2010 lineup

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“Guru Was A Puppet” Says Brownman, Musician Who Toured With Late Hip Hop Icon

Manny Faces — Tue, 04 May 2010 20:14:13 +0000

BirthplaceMag.com's investigation into the Guru/Solar charity controversy quoted in Toronto Star article with Brownman, award-winning trumpeter who played alongside Guru

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Guru and Solar Ex-Employee Gives Shocking Interview: Details Violence, Manipulation

Birthplace Magazine — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:41:18 +0000

7 Grand Records ex-employee provides shocking behind-the-scenes accounts about the relationship between Guru and Solar

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Guru Charity Not Guru’s: Linked To Solar’s Wife, May Not Be Valid Non-Profit

Manny Faces — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:45:57 +0000

Our continuing investigation into the charity organization named in Guru's "letter to fans" shows an obscured connection to embattled business partner Solar

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Solar Disputes DJ Premier Description of Dying Guru

Birthplace Magazine — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:37:58 +0000

In an obvious response to DJ Premier's description of an unkempt, unconscious and lonely Guru on his deathbed, Solar twittered a direct rebuttal

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Questions Surround Guru Foundation Named In Farewell Letter To Fans

Birthplace Magazine — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:32:14 +0000

We had some questions about the foundation mentioned in the GURU "farewell letter" to fans. As with many recent stories involving the late rapper, the answers are not exactly clear.

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