Marco Polo - G.U.R.U. ft. Talib Kweli, DJ Premier

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  • Marco Polo f/ Talib Kweli & DJ Premier “G.U.R.U.”
    A Dedication To Honor Guru’s Legacy
    From Marco Polo’s upcoming album “PA2: The Director’s Cut”
    itunes.apple.com/us/album/pa2...
    Music video by Marco Polo performing G.U.R.U.. © Soulspazm, Inc.
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Komentáře • 629

  • @VIRTU_Anchor
    @VIRTU_Anchor Před rokem +6

    I got to meet GURU in Portland, OR on the first floor of the Roseland Theatre, he was there for a show with the Roots. I called out to him when I saw him in the dining area, and he came over and asked me my name. One of the times that meeting your hero left me with no disappointments. Just wish I had a camera that day. Always my favorite rapper cuz I know more of your lyrics than any other rappers lyrics/songs.

  • @TheRealJethuty
    @TheRealJethuty Před 9 lety +100

    G.U.R.U
    Gifted.
    Unlimited.
    Rhymes.
    Universal.

  • @djdocstrange
    @djdocstrange Před 9 lety +188

    Finally a good tribute to this super influential MC. I'm surprised how little he was mentioned after he died. He deserves more.

    • @ManoYo
      @ManoYo Před 7 lety +9

      that is very true brother!

    • @pokineusz3501
      @pokineusz3501 Před 5 lety +1

      @@ManoYo maybe that's the way it meant to be, always stay offstream, some get the budgeted "tributes", that were made only for money, like Bieggie had, and some get 600 000 views on yt after 6 years from release

    • @G-TEE
      @G-TEE Před 5 lety +6

      Go listen to the Guru tribute by *Group Home.* It's called *G.U.R.U.*

    • @blackseven4561
      @blackseven4561 Před 4 lety +5

      So true! Only idiots are getting pushed towards the sky... good people stay unknown... what a shitty world...

    • @JAA87
      @JAA87 Před 4 lety +2

      The mind is a terrible thing to waste, i show love cuz its a terrible thing to hate"-GURU🥺😢🙏 #RESTINPOWER

  • @rondeisel
    @rondeisel Před 4 lety +3

    I met Guru around the time that the "Words I manifest" video was pumping on Video Music Box. We met at the Music Factory Record store in Times Square, NYC. Old school New Yorkers know about this spot. It was the most legendary record store at the time. He was in there with his crew and I gave him a pound and told him how I thought he looked like Malcolm X in the video. The next thing I know, he introduced me to his crew and we're walking down 42nd street just talking like we're old friends. GURU was humble and very down to earth. I'm glad I got to meet him and later see Gang Starr rip shows throughout NYC during the 90s. I got to see them perform DWYCK with Nice and Smooth and bring out MOP to tear the house down. Rest in Peace, GURU.

  • @mcballerakainfinity
    @mcballerakainfinity Před 8 lety +57

    Rest in Peace Dilla
    R.I.P. G.U.R.U.

  • @nicb8330
    @nicb8330 Před 8 lety +6

    Shout out 2 Bahamadia! RIP Guru & thank u Talib Kweli 4 the joint! It's GOOD AF!

  • @bigboyvit
    @bigboyvit Před 10 lety +33

    I remember Bahamadia told me once, when she was rollin' around with Guru that he rolled up on this wack MC and said, "You cannot test the lyrical manifestations of the Guru."

  • @DatsPure
    @DatsPure Před 8 lety +5

    two years on and still listening. Guru kissed the world.......... UK too! Respect!!!!

  • @xS3NTRYx
    @xS3NTRYx Před 10 lety +62

    Probably among Talib's best tracks.

  • @crazyeyeskillah
    @crazyeyeskillah Před 9 lety +20

    When the "Just to get a rep" voice sample came through, not gonna lie, got goose bumps!

  • @mhaze210
    @mhaze210 Před 10 lety +294

    Got my eyes watery. Met him on a 2008 night in September, the odd part was I was seeing a DJ Premier DJ set earlier in the month, walked around Boston in the meantime, picked up a free paper and looked thru it to see any upcoming concerts, saw an ad for "Guru's Jazzmatazz: Tribute to John Coltrane" It felt meant to be, so I felt extremely psyched.
    Shook hands with DJ premier that night...weeks later I went to Guru's show at North Eastern University. I stuck around after the show and chatted with him, told him I don't usually feel nervous but I've been a fan since the 90's. I bought his newest Jazzmatazz album directly from him.
    I said "I'm gonna feel bad if my cousin see's this because he will be jealous since he likes you too". He said "what's your cousin's name" I said "Anthony" he handed me a free extra copy of his album and said "tell him I said thanks Anthony". It was well over a decade I've wanted to meet him and it was better than what I could have imagined. Just a simple quiet night after the show and a quick conversation which showed his true character and respect towards his fans.
    When I heard he passed..I couldn't help but cry a little. I knew and felt we lost someone important, meaningful, respectful, talented, beautiful, and legendary.
    At the same time...I also knew we didn't exactly lose Guru, just his presence. His lyrics are eternal as well as his spirit. I believe he is still among us, just in another entity. When it's my time, I hope to bring with me my Moment of Truth, for him to sign it.

    • @Mvila23
      @Mvila23 Před 10 lety +12

      That's awesome bro(no sarcasm)

    • @DJCOQ
      @DJCOQ Před 9 lety +3

      Woaw ... Rip Guru :(

    • @tbsota
      @tbsota Před 9 lety +17

      Great story, thanks for sharing. RIP GURU

    • @Supastallsta
      @Supastallsta Před 9 lety +13

      I've always felt like GURU was our older brother. RIP GURU.

    • @Hulislav
      @Hulislav Před 9 lety +5

      That's kinda how I imagine GURU's behaving.. He will never die , his texts are timeless and once ur into his music ,you're absorbed by his lyrical skills and meaning. R.I.P GURU you will be always the best for me !

  • @b2d327
    @b2d327 Před 6 lety +4

    Damn, this joint touched me like music hasn't in awhile. Hearing GURU's voice over a premier track is like mother's milk feeding the soul

  • @joejoe9o244
    @joejoe9o244 Před 8 lety +3

    GangStarr's songs, that song, the interview at the end, tears

  • @LIMPxBIZKIT
    @LIMPxBIZKIT Před 8 lety +34

    He always wuz on the higher level than others. One of the best yet...and forever.. Props from Russia, peace.

  • @juliotrejo3199
    @juliotrejo3199 Před 7 lety +6

    Guru fan 4 life! R.I.P simply one of the best next to 2pac!

  • @1muffinaonly
    @1muffinaonly Před 10 lety +35

    For some odd reason this song feels like home

  • @MrVakill23
    @MrVakill23 Před 8 lety +5

    RIP GURU , Peace to Premo ,Talib, Maco Polo respect from Romania #gurulegacy

  • @sylentecho2151
    @sylentecho2151 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Rest In Peace Keithy E. 14 years since you left us. The greatest MC with flows, lyricism and knowledge unmatched by any before or since. GURU and Preem forever. Criminally underrated but never forgotten. I’ll be bumping some Gang Starr from now to infinity

  • @obakasumo
    @obakasumo Před 10 lety +5

    Great Tribute

  • @ChaimaHuggy
    @ChaimaHuggy Před 10 lety +3

    MAAAAAAAAD RESPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEECT
    RIP GURU

  • @seedurchin109
    @seedurchin109 Před 2 lety +5

    Gurus my favorite rapper, he was the best aura in hip-hop. Ong. And best rapper with the most heart.

  • @SHEIKRAEL
    @SHEIKRAEL Před 8 lety +55

    this the type of music that brings thise old feelings of hip hop up.
    i love it. r.i.p Guru

  • @angelito27aL
    @angelito27aL Před 7 lety +3

    Guru 4 evaaaaaaa

  • @Odeonremix
    @Odeonremix Před 10 lety +3

    RIP Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal

  • @emesvideo
    @emesvideo Před 9 lety +47

    So much respect for this. Guru, DJ Premier, Mobb Deep, Jay Electronica, NWA, Naughty By Nature, The Pharcyde, Rakim, Nas, Dead Prez, The Fugess, Smif n Wessun, Main Source, Digable Planets, Das EFX, Immortal Technique, Jeru the Damaja, Black Sheep, Organized Konfusion, Big Pun, KRS One, Chuck D...I'm so fucking glad I lived through real hip-hop. :)

    • @mr.ezback3232
      @mr.ezback3232 Před 4 lety +3

      You forgot Masta Ace

    • @groovygambino4908
      @groovygambino4908 Před 4 lety

      yo but since when is jay electron old school ? a tde artist ?

    • @NoahGotStylz
      @NoahGotStylz Před 3 lety

      you forgot so many more bro, but i know it's hard to remember all of em. Should check out a playlist i got for ya.

    • @stylestek
      @stylestek Před 3 lety

      NO CANIBUS?

    • @lonzza9069
      @lonzza9069 Před rokem

      It makes me happy that even as an 18 year old in this day and age, I'm still able to find music by these masterclass artists of a different era. They aren't gone, their spirit lives on in their lyrics. Aslong as people remember them and people are moving to their music, they'll be infinite.

  • @HipHopVINGHI
    @HipHopVINGHI Před 10 lety +3

    that's real hip hop right there.

  • @chriscooper8543
    @chriscooper8543 Před 8 lety +21

    Respect from the UK.
    R.I.P. G

  • @Aristadoe
    @Aristadoe Před 9 lety +3

    hip-hop don't stop!

  • @petroniomallarme2144
    @petroniomallarme2144 Před 7 lety +4

    Guru such a legend of hip hop culture.

  • @Exnorthstar
    @Exnorthstar Před 9 lety +14

    Salute to DJ PREMIER, TALIB KWELI, & MARCO POLO for creating such an emotional piece of music!
    R.I.P G.U.R.U !! GANGSTARR FOREVER!!!!

  • @Vextos
    @Vextos Před 10 lety +8

    We lost three influential people that have a big impact on Hip-Hop in 2010. R.I.P. Guru, Eyedea and Nujabes.

  • @k129h8
    @k129h8 Před 9 lety +15

    Underplayed/Underrated Track

  • @Rap0nlyCompton
    @Rap0nlyCompton Před 10 lety +7

    R.I.P. GURU, Talib Kweli never sold out!

  • @ADjustinG2013
    @ADjustinG2013 Před 10 lety +3

    Jazzmatazz albums are sooo slept on!

  • @julianfernandez-hodge1708
    @julianfernandez-hodge1708 Před 10 lety +2

    We miss you GURU! His legacy lives on

  • @KrazyDave1978
    @KrazyDave1978 Před 9 lety +10

    This is how Hip Hop culture should have been marketed the whole time. It's all about productions and marketing. But Guru said it the best at the end of this video. Much knowledge and respects.

  • @filipsrol9495
    @filipsrol9495 Před 8 lety +10

    R.I.P. GURU , respect from Czech Republic !

  • @PromiseLand.
    @PromiseLand. Před 8 lety +3

    over and over again and forever R.I.P Guru

  • @ThatsCoolJoshua
    @ThatsCoolJoshua Před 10 lety +16

    the quote at the end is the realest shit i've heard in a long time. RIP Guru

  • @intrakitproductions
    @intrakitproductions Před 7 lety +28

    Guru speaking some real facts at the end there..its the truth. .R.I.P to one of the Greats respect from Vancouver Canada

    • @christophermiller7532
      @christophermiller7532 Před 2 lety +1

      Completely. It's frustrating because everything he said was on point but this is the first generation (our fault) that never dug in the crates nor looked back to the history.

  • @jameslowes9633
    @jameslowes9633 Před 8 lety +8

    Everyone has a top ten list of their personal best emcees and in my opinion Guru will always be the best lyricist to me. To all you dodgy pricks saying he was gay that's a slanderous lie. Guru had love for all people; straight, gay, black or white he was a human being and he commanded respect from everyone because he respected everyone. The quote at the end is so true. To the youth you MUST study the roots of Hip Hop culture so it lives on. All you rappers can learn from The Guru and bring back the essence of thus music for the future. God bless you Keithy E. Rest peacefully sir. Thank you for changing my life. You are missed and loved.

  • @seanferguson4738
    @seanferguson4738 Před 7 lety +25

    rhyme in peace guru

  • @jzz5752
    @jzz5752 Před 8 lety +4

    if you was here one time, you'l be here twice.

  • @violetbrown8998
    @violetbrown8998 Před 9 lety +9

    it's time for me to return to "the straight and narrow path".
    Peace to all of you!

  • @KnowledgeBornMedia
    @KnowledgeBornMedia Před 4 lety +1

    I met Guru with Premier in 05 in Washington DC, after talking to him and I spit a verse he put on the show that night!!!!!! And I blazed with him and Built after the show and he gave me info to his label at the time.... #RestInPowerGuru

  • @BIG-WhoShotYa
    @BIG-WhoShotYa Před 10 lety +2

    We miss you more than ever G.U.R.U.!! you are the realest of the real! RIP

  • @TheJPZ75
    @TheJPZ75 Před 10 lety +1

    RESPECT to GURU , was an honour to shake the mans hand , Marco Polo gets big respect from fellow canadian HipHop heads !

  • @BlackGear614
    @BlackGear614 Před 7 lety +5

    This song STILL makes me cry because it's so BEAUTIFUL and with that shot of Premier at the end.......
    Goddamn.

  • @Gralas24
    @Gralas24 Před 10 lety +3

    I'm only 15 and i never had a chance to grow up with oldschool,but I gotta say that when I heard GURU for the first time I got dependent to Oldschool

    • @stefanbogdanovic590
      @stefanbogdanovic590 Před 3 měsíci

      OMG we almost have the same story, I heard Gang Starr when I was 6 years old, and I got addicted to Gang Starr ever since, even though I didn't know English back then since English is not my native.
      One love brother

  • @mhaze210
    @mhaze210 Před 9 lety +69

    Sometimes I feel like cats like GURU know me better than my own friends. I feel like I'm alone in this World with so much stress on my mind built up over time I can barely comprehend anything anymore. My family tries their hardest to help me but I'm too stubborn, so music like this and beats by Madlib, J Dilla, Dam-Funk and others literally give me a chance to breathe and forget about the evil ways society has embraced over the last decade and 1/2. The 90's were GOLDEN YEARS.

  • @southjerseysfinest
    @southjerseysfinest Před 8 lety +2

    R.I.P.GURU 4EVER

  • @ZeeshanAhmed
    @ZeeshanAhmed Před 10 lety +37

    How can you dislike this

    • @miguel5652
      @miguel5652 Před 6 lety +2

      Zeeshan Ahmed i actualy had a dislike on this video, of course was pocket dial ha . i like to think every dislike is a mistake people do when they're high bumpin dis shitt

  • @chriscardiel3011
    @chriscardiel3011 Před 8 lety +2

    Bruh i almost cried man

  • @skigh45
    @skigh45 Před 10 lety +2

    RIP Guru. Gangstarr 4 life

  • @miroslawobr3383
    @miroslawobr3383 Před 9 lety +13

    hip hop never stop, greetings from Poland

  • @ShuxxxuleD
    @ShuxxxuleD Před 9 lety +2

    Thank you Talib Kweli a much respect for this Dedication. R.I.P My favorite raper Keith Elam a.k.a GURU !

  • @MajorB58
    @MajorB58 Před 9 lety +6

    Gifted
    Unlimited
    Rhymes
    Universal

  • @keithevans2722
    @keithevans2722 Před 6 lety +1

    RIP Guru,you will always live with us.....from Tanzania
    Such a Great Track

  • @rapgentry
    @rapgentry Před 10 lety +2

    Much respect! I miss the homie GURU we had so many good times when he would visit Houston along with Premier. Those were the days........

  • @JAA87
    @JAA87 Před 4 lety +2

    The mind is a terrible thing to waste, i show love cuz its a terrible thing to hate"- GURU #RESPECT #TOP5DOA #RESTINBEATS 💯♨️🙏🙏

  • @JMR_1996
    @JMR_1996 Před rokem +2

    13 años de su muerte... Descansa en paz GURU!

  • @hip2thabone_da_sticky1
    @hip2thabone_da_sticky1 Před 10 lety +5

    HIP-HOP DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS!

  • @therealsongoka
    @therealsongoka Před 10 lety +2

    Gangstarr
    THUMBS UP Fo' Guru
    RIP

  • @coyboyy
    @coyboyy Před 8 lety +12

    It's so dope. So true..
    Rest in peace. Respect from Russia.

  • @roguetabajara1298
    @roguetabajara1298 Před 8 lety +3

    Guru 1Love fam

  • @budello84
    @budello84 Před 9 lety +9

    God Universal, Ruler Universal !!!

  • @tommywreck
    @tommywreck Před 6 lety +1

    Met Guru in Colorado Springs back in '95 outside of the venue before he was going on. Got my cap signed by one of the greatest MC's we've been blessed with in this lifetime. Big up's Guru - your memory lives on with us as you continue your new journey through life. Keep Heaven ready for us. See you when we get there.

  • @sumwonkool
    @sumwonkool Před 6 lety +9

    So legendary!! Much respect to Talib for creating this. RIP Guru 😪

  • @atribecalledcat
    @atribecalledcat Před 6 lety +6

    The best tribute in hip-hop ever made ! What a team! Polo, Kweli, Premier. First choices !

  • @talibnuman6821
    @talibnuman6821 Před 8 lety +1

    about time somebody gave the brother his due. RIP GURU!

  • @culturefanatikz8606
    @culturefanatikz8606 Před 3 lety +7

    GOOSEBUMPS EVERYTIME I HEAR IT 😭😭

  • @The-Vision
    @The-Vision Před 7 lety +2

    Those are definitely not tears building up under my eyelids

  • @jonathanadkison5443
    @jonathanadkison5443 Před 8 lety +7

    RIP GURU, TALIB U THE TRUTH, FROM FLORIDA

  • @MrOnewobbly
    @MrOnewobbly Před 2 lety +2

    RIP Guru... Gone too soon

  • @RillBeats
    @RillBeats Před 10 lety +2

    Beautifull! Rest in peace to my favorite mc...

  • @aredmistywind
    @aredmistywind Před 10 lety +13

    Hands down best tribute track to a deceased legend! DOPE!!!

  • @lecadogg
    @lecadogg Před 10 lety +1

    Guru R.I.P. - Respect from Brazil .

  • @nelsonsaunders6449
    @nelsonsaunders6449 Před 2 lety +1

    I never got to meet GURU, one of my dreams is to meet Preem in person and let him know how much him and GURU improved my life and literally made me a better person.

  • @Lux9103
    @Lux9103 Před 10 lety +3

    It's Up To You, To Find Out About Hip-Hop That You Don't Know About, The History Of It Because, You Know, That Way It Will LAST....." Peace to G.U.R.U., Gang Starr Lives On

  • @blackbloodproductions
    @blackbloodproductions Před rokem +1

    Thank you for letting me listen to this song!❤‍🩹🤜🤛✌

  • @Guilherme-vz4ks
    @Guilherme-vz4ks Před 8 lety +1

    R.I.P GURU, respect from Brazil !

  • @LonestarNate
    @LonestarNate Před 10 lety +2

    "More than a decade of hits that'll live forever." - GURU Damn thats so true rip Guru wish i had chance to meet you yr are truly phenomenal!!!!!!

  • @TheAlmightyClipse
    @TheAlmightyClipse Před 9 lety +3

    Wow i found out about this super late...
    Awesome tribute to Guru..

  • @AlejandroAmezcua009
    @AlejandroAmezcua009 Před 10 lety +1

    R.I.P THE LIFE SAVER! one of the greatest to ever touch the mic, period.

  • @RajonRondooooooo
    @RajonRondooooooo Před 10 lety +1

    Rest in peace GURU!
    Respect from Serbia!

  • @ElYu-gn2dh
    @ElYu-gn2dh Před 9 lety

    His presence may be gone in real life but he stays in our minds. I'm born in '95 and last times I wished I was born earlier so I could live the 90's at the age of now (19), the 90's when Hip Hop began to be more influented to the society. But it's the way it is... .And I hope that Hip Hop will still be listen and understood by the next generation. GURU in my eyes, I see you like a hero!

  • @hiphopdipendentefuoriconne9785

    respect for the true hip hop.....respect for Talib,Marco and premier....true people.....respect from Italy R.i.p Guru

  • @DragonbornPrime
    @DragonbornPrime Před 10 lety +7

    this is one of the best records iv ever heard, im sure guru is proud up above the clouds . rip guru thank you for the music .

  • @HipHopVINGHI
    @HipHopVINGHI Před 10 lety +3

    R.I.P Guru.

  • @leonvlad3241
    @leonvlad3241 Před 2 lety +1

    Nobody talks about Guru the Goat !!!

  • @voytazPL
    @voytazPL Před 10 lety +1

    RIP G.U.R.U. Poland salutes! The legacy is immortal

  • @RealSpaceChild
    @RealSpaceChild Před 6 lety +8

    This song deserve a lot more views! Guru is legend in Hip Hop. His lyrical skills are out of this world. May you rest in peace Guru!

  • @thewp187
    @thewp187 Před 10 lety +2

    R.I.P. Guru

  • @warrensmith4144
    @warrensmith4144 Před 9 lety +4

    This track conveys real emotion, when the camera pans to Premier at the end....powerful stuff.
    Thanks for the music Gangstarr.

  • @jmaitlandthomas
    @jmaitlandthomas Před 10 lety +1

    Not only one of the best hip hop songs ever but the most touching tribute to a legend in the scene... RIP guru

  • @karolkluba7237
    @karolkluba7237 Před 3 lety +2

    Esencja hip hopu. Pozdro z Polski. ELO EMA

  • @smurr1617
    @smurr1617 Před 10 lety +1

    RIP Guru, my favorite and the best of all time!

  • @AmilkarFonseca
    @AmilkarFonseca Před 8 lety +2

    Rest in peace GURU...

  • @oodlesofhoes
    @oodlesofhoes Před 10 lety

    I remember getting out of jail two hours before Talib, Common, and Gangstarr had a show and I went straight to the box office... no shower, grimy gear, but one of the best shows I ever seen... RIP GURU

  • @Z1ng1s
    @Z1ng1s Před 6 lety +3

    Best anthem/tribute to one of the legendary mc's. His music lives forever! R.I.P Guru... 8 years already passed... It's crazy. :,) :O