GZA - Liquid Swords

Here is GZA's break out solo song "Liquid Swords" from the album Liquid Swords, which was released on 11/7/95. GZA rose to fame as a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. Liquid Swords 2 is set for release in the fall of 2010.

You can get the MP3 off amazon.com or I-tunes.

RIP Guru

To one of the dopest MC's ever to ryhme, rest in peace Keith "Guru" Elam (July 17, 1966 – April 19, 2010). Guru was the lyrical wordsmith laying down the tracks with DJ Premier making the rap group Gangstarr.


Guru founded Gangstarr in 1987, and first caught my attention with his innovative style on 1993's Daily Operation. Here is video of the classic "You Know My Steez" off the 1998 album "Moment of Truth." Guru also released a series of solo albums, including the Jazzmatazz series.

Gang Starr - Full Clip

Here is Gang Starr's Full Clip video. You can download Gangstarr songs on I-tunes. Gang Starr consisted of MC Guru and DJ/producer DJ Premier along with various producers. The last albumn released by Gang Starr was Mass Appeal: The Best of Gang Starr.

Gang Starr - Militia

Here is Gang Starr's video for the song "Militia." Download Gang Starr's music on I-tunes http://www.apple.com/itunes/.

KRS-One

Here is KRS-One, aka Lawrence Parker, and his the music video for "Sound of da Police" from his first album "Return of the Bomb Bap." You can download KRS-One songs on I-Tunes. KRS-One is an influential hip-hop artist who got his start with Boogie Down Productions alongside DJ Scott La Rock.

Ludacris

One of the more popular rappers of the new millenium has been Ludacris. Here is a live performance video.