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In '93, The Guru & Fat Joe Visit The Baka Boys on Power 106 For "Jazzmatazz"

By JR on 7:40 AM

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The originator with the flavor who put the Jazz in The Funk aka The Guru gets busy for his '93 promo run of "Jazzmatazz". Adam Dristle provides this rare radio recording that transports us back to a time when people used slang like "skinz" and "phat". A time when Hip Hop classics were nearly inescapable depending on where you were. So press play and enjoy one of the great breakthroughs of fusion in Hip Hop history.

If you didn't get it already, the 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition (3×LP Box Set) of Jazzmatazz is still available here at Amazon, released in 1993 via Universal Music Canada. Features the complete original album, an instrumental LP, and a third vinyl of rare B-sides and remixes. Packaged in a custom slipcase with a 12-page glossy booklet. Available as a 3×LP box set.

Apple Music also has the Deluxe Edition streaming with 22 tracks.

Here is the track list for the above audio of The Guru's 1993 appearance on stations KBBT and Power 106:

Guru - Live at the Palace 1993-06-04 Musi from Jazzmatazz FT Lonne Liston Smith and Brandford Marsalis? More info needed. As heard on 92.3 KBBT

Side B Power 106 1993-06-04 Baka Boys and Guru

-No Time to Play
-Slicker Than Most
-Freestyle 
-Outro

-Promo

Live DJ Set from The Pallace:
-EPMD - It's my thang (cut)
-Kool G Rap & DJ Polo - Ill Street Blues
-??? Pee Wee Herman Dance?
-Eric B. & Ralim - Eric B. Is President
-Big Daddy Kane - Ain't No Half-Steppin'
-A Tribe Called Quest - Hot Sex
-Kleeer - Tonight
-Aaron Hall - Don't Be Afraid

SIDE B:

Power 106 Baka Boys in Studio
Naughty By Nature - It's on
A Tribe Called Quest - Hot Sex
KRS-One - "P" Is Still Free
Justin Warfield - K Sera Sera
Baka Boys Chatter
Trends of Culture - Off & On
Shoutouts/Ladies

Commercial Break 

Hip Hop News W/Baka Boys
Erick Sermon - Hittin' Switches
Cypress Hill - Hand On the Pump
Funkdoobiest - Freak Mode
Yo-Yo - IBWin' Wit My CREWin'
Common - Breaker 1/9
Fat Joe - Flow Joe

Fat Joe in Studio with Guru 

Commercial Break

Interview with Guru - Great apartment story, Donald Byrd shoutout
Guru FT Donald Byrd - Loungin'
Album talk, mixing issues
Talk about starting rapping with Big Shug
Tape runs out.

In '92, The Gangstarr Foundation Visit Video Music Box & Perform In Italy

By JR on 2:08 PM

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Showing brotherly love in Hip Hop backstage on tour in '92 is the Gangstarr Posse you see pictured on the back cover. Cooler than wind and harder than cold steel is The Guru and Premier who share what their up to as busy touring artists. You get an early glance of Jeru The Damaja and Group Home before they'd eventually drop their classic albums. Like a sniper, rhymes'll strike you when their rocking as Gangstarr perform live in Italy during the tour of their classic 3rd album. 
 

Gangstarr Interview & Perform In '98 For "Moment Of Truth" on BET's Planet Groove

By JR on 3:02 PM

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"Street knowledge intellect and spirituality. My survival package, as I deal with reality." This rhyme by the late great Guru still ring true for many who have experienced this '98 Hip Hop classic. In this interview Gangstarr represent the meaning of the name as they demonstrate the deeper meaning behind their music and it's creation. This sit down was shortly before "Moment Of Truth" would drop, during the release of Guru's Jazzmatazz sequel and a period where Premo was in high demand for changing the sound of Hip Hop.



The "Moment Of Truth" promo sampler cassette, release party t-shirt, plus more collectors items available here on eBay


In '98, Gangstarr Interview/Perform On Canada's Much Music TV For "Moment Of Truth"

By JR on 4:07 PM

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The Guru and Premier were always well spoken and focused in their approach to Hip Hop, and this interview is no exception. Hear the science of how Gangstarr used beats and rhymes to influence culture, have fun and maintain a career on this '98 episode of Much Music. You can always learn something from a throwback Gangstarr interview. Whether you want to expand your mind, nod your head, or reminisce on an elite sound of Hip Hop, The Guru and Premier never disappoint.

Rare Indie Hip Hop Vinyl For Sale: Pete Rock, J Dilla, YG'z, Gangstarr, Da King & I, The U.N. + More

By JR on 4:07 PM

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Here are some pieces from my collection bought at Sound Library and Fat Beats, all in great condition. If it's your first time seeing/hearing these Hip Hop classics, enjoy the playlist below. These Pete Rock & J Dills-produced cuts are just a taste of what's in store at the cratesofjr Discogs shop.

YG'z feat. Pete Rock - "Groove On" b/w "1st & 3rd" 12"

Jay Dee - "F The Police" 12"

Pete Rock "It's Me" Sampler EP Classic Hip Hop ft. Tragedy Khadafi, De La Soul

Izzy-Ice* And DJ Majesty - "Soulman" 12" (Schott Free Records version)





Little Brother - "The Listening" Instrumental LP
 

In '03, Gangstarr Rock The Stage & Interview In Poland For "The Ownerz"

By JR on 2:44 PM

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Get down, get down with the Gangstarr Foundation as the drop beats, rhymes, street knowledge and intellect on your dome for '03. The Guru demonstrates longevity and wisdom as a speaker both on and off stage in this visit to Poland. Both he and Premier shares their form of intellect behind Gangstarr's remarkable run as one of the most influential duos in Hip Hop.
 

In '98, M.O.P. Are Still Rugged Neva Smoove On A Beat From Gangstarr's "Moment Of Truth"

By JR on 4:21 PM

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Right back atcha to dominate this game called rap are the Brownsvillians known as M.O.P. who bring their rugged flow to a classic Preemo beat. It'z A Setup as Fame, Bill and Teflon are everlasting with a passion for blastin with rhymes laed with action and drama. This promo from Future Flavaz radio is the Mash Out Posse sound at it's finest as the trio hop on the mic to represent from the depths of hoodlife. 

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