![]() ![]() The Ownerzalbum and the duo went their separate ways. The row came to a head in 2003 after the release of Moment of Truthis probably the pick of the bunch of their later releases – but tensions emerged between the pair. The duo continued to release and tour – 1998's Three other well-received Jazzmatazz collaborations would follow in later years.įor all the success of Jazzmatazz, though, Guru remained indelibly linked with DJ Premier and Gang Starr. Mo' Better Blues, he recorded the hugely successful Jazzmatazz Vol 1 album in 1993 with jazz musicians Roy Ayers, Ronny Jordan, Courtney Pine, Lonnie Liston Smith and Donald Byrd. Encouraged by working with Branford Marsalis on the soundtrack for Spike Lee's Jazzmatazz saw Guru take Gang Starr's jazz-rap in another direction. What still stands out today is how DJ Premier's nimble way with soul and funk samples (for instance, the recycling of Marlena Shaw'sĬheck the Technique) is the perfect foil for Guru's gruff, no-nonsense flow. ![]()
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