In these days and times, when a legend passes in hip hop (or music in general) it’s a safe bet that the world will be flooded with “tribute” songs shortly after. I’d have to agree with what Mek said in his recent Slang Editorial about how certain artists try and take advantage of the loss of someone by simply rhyming over one of their tracks and putting it on the internet. Some artists even have the audacity to rhyme about shooting and trappin’ seconds after the words “Rest in Peace” exit their mouth. It’s nothing short of embarrassing and disrespectful. This is not me saying that all tributes are used in that matter; as I definitely notice the sincerity some folks have, but it’s hard to deny some are just a desperate cry for attention.
So with that being said… Akro felt the need to pay homage to the legendary emcee; who just so happened to be born in the same area. I’m with it… Rest in Power Guru!
DOWNLOAD: Akrobatik – Rap Royalty (Rest in Power Guru) | Mediafire
A: He Ripped it.
B: Ak is a Damn god mc (check his albums if you dont no)
C: Everything he spits is true, and thats oddly rare for these type of records.
D: I couldnt think of a better MC to rep both boston and Guru, i dont think a Big Shug could do something like this.
E: RIP Guru…its still not real to me yet…i grew up hearing ya records…this is crazy
Good job Shake on putting this up your doing a great job.
On a side note was Gurn 43 as first we were told or more likelyQ 48 as his brother has now said!
A: He did a sub par job with this
B: Ak is a meh emcee anyway
C: The delivery was kind of lacking any kind of emotion, despite the seemingly factual content
D: I think Big Shug could have done better, but I’m thankful it wasn’t Spermanology instead. Or worse, GAME.
E: RIP Guru. You deserve tributes from people more on the level of Nas and Rakim.
I believe he really was 48, becausse I remember him being around 27 when Step In The Arena came out back in ’91. But I was wondering the same.
@Shake: 2dopeboyz posted (& promoted) a Capone tribute where he promotes The War Report album (shit is fucking ridiculous!) and now you’re talking about “how certain artists try and take advantage of the loss of someone by simply rhyming over one of their tracks and putting it on the internet”. What’s up with that? I don’t get it.
@George Clooney I got co-sign that… this was mediocre, but atleast you could feel or tell it was about Guru & not about showcasing his skills or trying to shine
this def the best tribute song to GURU
LOLz am I the only one who knows him from Jamn 94.5 Boston stand up
Damn good tribute, biggups here. Honest & genuine and good, nice work Akrobatik!
boston stand up