I admittingly became a fan of Guru via Jazzmatazz Vol. 1 before figuring out he was the other half of Gang Starr. I know, I know... Although I did dive into Gang Starr a bit thereafter, I stayed very much in touch with Guru via his Jazzmatazz albums. That musical fusion sent my stereo into another realm. Chillin' nights, candles & cigarette smoke. I drew so much inspiration from Guru's Jazzmatazzes - my writing hit a different note, my thoughts hit a different level, my fondness towards hip hop hit a different climax... Like so many great pioneers of hip hop that I miss, I will personally miss this particular soul. His music heavily impacted the dynamics of my early adulthood to which I am appropriately grateful. Rest in peace Guru...
Lifesaver
Supa Love
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Gang Starr - Mass Appeal
Listen well
Be swell
And remember half the time I really 'Don't Give a Shit'
XO
