Gang Starr’s “Words I Manifest” was their debut single led by a sample of Dizzy Gillespie’s “A Night In Tunisia.” An earlier lineup of the group had released some singles produced by DJ The 45 King in 1987 and 1988. No More Mr. Nice Guy was released in 1989 exactly oneContinue Reading
Gang Starr’s “Mass Appeal” was inspired by the duo’s disenchantment with the sounds of mainstream radio. The song was an attempt to mock what they perceived to be the politics of the music industry. They surpassed their intentions when “Mass Appeal” entered the Billboard 100. But the biggest achievementContinue Reading
[youtube id=”-iNpdrhzDxI”]Guru’s son Keith Casim takes center in the Gang Starr video for “Bad Name.” He gets a haircut and the transformation emphasizes how much he looks like his father. DJ Premier calls Spice Adams for his blessing of the song and Adams proves that breakdancing isn’t just for teenagers.Continue Reading
DJ Premier shares another song from the new Gang Starr album called “Bad Name.” Guru raps from the beyond about a new breed of rappers who wouldn’t exist had Tupac lived. He also blames the media for encouraging drama and praising rap sensationalists instead of true artists. One OfContinue Reading