Today is the sixth anniversary of Guru’s untimely passing. The Hip Hop legend passed away at the age of 48 due to cancer. During his time on earth, Guru gave the world an abundance of great music.
Not only did Guru found Gang Starr in 1987 but while in the group, he still managed to put out a number of his own solo quality projects.
After his passing, tributes poured out as the Hip Hop community mourned his death. There is an entire site dedicated to the tributes made for just him.
Below we’ve compiled all of his solo projects so you can celebrate Guru in his entirety. Sit back and enjoy the jazzy tunes of Mr. Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal aka Guru.
Guru’s Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1
Released: May 18, 1993
Guru Presents Ill Kid Records
Released: 1995
Guru’s Jazzmatazz, Vol. 2: The New Reality
Released: July 18, 1995
Guru’s Jazzmatazz, Vol. 3: Streetsoul
Released: October 3, 2000
Baldhead Slick & da Click
Released: September 25, 2001
Version 7.0: The Street Scriptures
Released: May 10, 2005
Guru’s Jazzmatazz, Vol. 4: The Hip Hop Jazz Messenger: Back to the Future
Released: June 5, 2007
The Timebomb: Back To The Future Mixtape
Released: July 31, 2007
The Best of Guru’s Jazzmatazz
Released: February 12, 2008
Guru 8.0: Lost and Found
Released: May 19, 2009
