In conjunction with the Hip Hop Awards, BET pays tribute to Guru of Gang Starr. DJ Premier, Freddie Foxx, Greg Nice, Jeru the Damaja, Peter Rosenberg, Datwon Thomas and Va$htie speak on the fallen artist’s impact on hip hop.

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Last leak off Group Home’s Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal available now. This is lava.

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Cookin’ Soul is planning a remix tape for various artists, including this track (which has me kinda questioning the end result because of my obvious stanhood to Primo beats, what with DJ Premier > all). This small montage of clips from 1989 to 2003 is rather dope, though, so we’ll see what happens.

Here’s an 8 minute video from the Boston Guru Tribute, featuring performances from Big Shug, Singapore Kane, Akrobatik, Statik Selektah and more. Props to khal for the video.

As Guru’s once former publicist [Dennis Paredes], I send this email with pleasure and a deeper sentiment that can only be explained by the grinding of my teeth every time I think of the entire situation. Doo Wop is accompanied by T.O.N.Y. from Minneapolis on this very personal song, allowing Doo Wop to express another side of him that is rarely shown. I attest to the first few bars Doo Wop rhymes (shown after the jump).

DOWNLOAD: Doo Wop & T.O.N.Y. – We Got Gunz (Solar Diss) | Mediafire

After a conversation about the legendary emcee (shown above), Killer Mike Bigga jumped in the booth and laid down a salute to Guru for the upcoming Hip Hop Docktrine 3: The Final Chapter project (dropping May 2nd).

DOWNLOAD: Mike Bigga – Guru Salute | Mediafire

“He’d best behave, or I’m a send him a wave // Of some shocking volts, he doesn’t know what he’s talking about // He’s kicking off a bunch of crap so I’ll be the judge of that // The boy lacks artistry, but still tries hard to be // An entertainer, but instead he’s a waste of my time and your time…”

This same bassline was used for a certain 90s R&B hit featuring two obsolete Bad Boy artists. Continuing on with celebrating the Guru, Premo and the Gang Starr Foundation’s legacy and music. In related news, down bottom you will find a link to DJ Premier’s interview with Vibe, where he addresses a few issues that the World has been waiting to hear, and another link where Holar’s baby mama speaks.

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“I knew this chump see… he tried to play me // He was my right hand man, but he betrayed me….. Cause chumps will exploit, use you to benefit // So just be keen and, learn all the ins of it.”

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Here’s some visuals of Premo’s tribute mix he did Live From Headqcourterz.

Gang Starr – ’93 Interlude [Unreleased]

Now this is what I’m talking about. Last night DJ Premier payed homage to his lost friend, Guru. Gang Starr will forever be one of the best duos in hip hop.

Tracklist + Download link after the jump…

Game and GFK talk to VIBE about Guru’s passing and his influence on their respective careers.

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