Playlist: 04/22/10 - R.I.P. to GURU

Date: 04/22/10

Note(s): Sadly, one of hip-hop's innovators and icons has passed away. ThaiMex and Santanna Hill decided to pay a tribute to Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal by playing a song from each of his releases throughout the years.

01. Gang Starr - Positivity (Remix)

02. Gang Starr - Step In The Arena

03. Gang Starr - Take It Personal

04. Gang Starr - Mass Appeal

05. Gang Starr - You Know My Steez

06. Gang Starr - Skillz

07. Guru - Loungin' Feat. Donald Byrd

08. Guru - Watch What You Say

09. Guru - Certified Feat. J Dilla

10. Guru - State of Clarity Feat. Common & Bob James

11. Guru - Power, Money & Influence Feat. Jean Grae & Talib Kweli

12. Gang Starr - Ex Girl to Next Girl

13. Gang Starr - JFK to LAX

14. Gang Starr - Moment of Truth

Dream Battle: Premier vs. Pete Rock - May 2, 2010

Your folks at The Barbershop came across some news and a trailer for what looks to be a "dream battle."

As part of a celebration commemorating Manhattan Records being in business for 30 years, hip-hop innovators and icons, DJ Premier and Pete Rock will be participating in a DJ Battle.

See the trailer here:

Manhattan Records presents DJ Premier VS Pete Rock -A Legendary DJ Battle trailer from getfunky on Vimeo.

Each of these pioneers has become so incredibly known for their production that many have forgotten how each got there... through an art form that lately seems to be more and more overlooked in this digital age: Turntablism. The DJ... Disc Jockey... Sound Selecter... whatever. The DJ is the one who keep the party moving and hype!!!

Details of the battle will be provided as we learn more.