Gang Starr - You Know My Steez

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  • Music video by Gang Starr performing You Know My Steez. © 1997 Noo Trybe Records Inc./Virgin Records America Inc.
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  • @catherinemhagama7505
    @catherinemhagama7505 Před 2 měsíci +43

    Any one here 2024

  • @LaCheleWallace
    @LaCheleWallace Před 5 lety +1944

    You know, it's really a shame that Guru didn't and doesn't get the credit that he deserves. We live in a time where we give flowers to those that have passed, but for some odd reason, don't nobody wanna give Guru his flowers. It's all good though. I appreciate the work that he done put in. This is always gon be my jam.

    • @marselmusic
      @marselmusic Před 4 lety +94

      Preach. Guru is one of my favourites. If you listen to him without paying much attention, he sounds nice and has a simple flow, but if you dig his lyrics, he really has some dope lines . also he's as old as my dad, being born in '61. This kinda means he's older than most rappers, by atleast 10 years. you can really hear his experience, even in the way he speaks. Rest In Piece Keith.

    • @islandbee
      @islandbee Před 4 lety +32

      There's she is again. I always see your comments in all these videos that I click on which has to be like over 100 by now.
      I had the privilege of seeing Guru in Seattle at a small venue, and he was great. He came out so late though. He was Loungin'.

    • @takenyudadbro8219
      @takenyudadbro8219 Před 4 lety +28

      He got them he's very respected

    • @Broken_Native96
      @Broken_Native96 Před 4 lety +9

      Facts 💯

    • @daverobrson7779
      @daverobrson7779 Před 4 lety +35

      I do think he gets alot of credit, mostly other mcs, real recognise real

  • @durismomluvher
    @durismomluvher Před 3 lety +364

    My 14 year old just asked me if I knew who this was. I said, Son, THIS IS REAL HIP HOP!!

  • @ArtCore616
    @ArtCore616 Před 4 lety +91

    He always felt like a rapping Morpheus.

  • @hermanshula9449
    @hermanshula9449 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Guru and DJ Premier. As good as rap gets.

  • @biggiefan4life426
    @biggiefan4life426 Před 4 lety +325

    "it's often easier for one to give advice than it is for a person to run one's own life"🔥🔥🔥

  • @annasantacroce7115
    @annasantacroce7115 Před 2 lety +167

    "The rejected stone is now the cornerstone - I'm like the master builder when I make my way home" - LOVE THIS!

  • @eknetter
    @eknetter Před 7 měsíci +39

    Sometimes I can’t believe this this level of music exists without getting the level of notoriety it deserves. Rest in Power to the king of Monotone.
    Premier’s beats are undisputed.
    Greatness was achieved. Torch was lit!!

  • @duxasa
    @duxasa Před 4 lety +309

    GURU is one of the best lyricist that ever walked the earth, always spitting wisdom. GANG STARR FOREVER.

  • @2big2fail29
    @2big2fail29 Před rokem +272

    It's 2023 and I'm still loving it...one of the most remarkable beats ever made.
    RIP Guru

  • @charlesclayton8550
    @charlesclayton8550 Před 3 měsíci +11

    RIP to Guru, he was a real one!

  • @brandonwilliams7112
    @brandonwilliams7112 Před 5 lety +106

    R.I.P GURU

  • @soundsandwords
    @soundsandwords Před 3 lety +40

    the last bars, so underrated. masterpiece.

    • @MrBigR928
      @MrBigR928 Před 2 lety +1

      They was tight right? All you can say is daaaayum 💯🔥 still in 2021🤘🏾

  • @gregoryreynolds6496
    @gregoryreynolds6496 Před 4 lety +507

    One of the dopest artist that walk the planet RIP GURU truly Legendary.

    • @coldgenuinedraft3060
      @coldgenuinedraft3060 Před 3 lety +6

      “Cuz I’m dangerous. I come real with this” one of my favorite guru lines cuz it literally claims what he was in hip hop

    • @shaolin_tcg4727
      @shaolin_tcg4727 Před 3 lety +4

      A divine entity we all got to learn from yo

    • @skolemce
      @skolemce Před 3 lety +2

      Totally agree with you, every piece of him is incredible. Mucho respeto from Torreón 🇲🇽 Forever in our hearts and minds RIP GURU .

    • @laben3814
      @laben3814 Před 3 lety

      📠

    • @dubstep8081
      @dubstep8081 Před 3 lety +1

      Hell yea I wish I could’ve saw him live

  • @Farseer1995
    @Farseer1995 Před 5 lety +26

    "But right about now I use my authority. 'Cause I'm like the wizard and you look lost like Dorothy." Holy fuck, this is pure hip hop rhyming.

  • @stanleysutton6315
    @stanleysutton6315 Před 4 lety +202

    DJ premier for president 2020

  • @101strongarm
    @101strongarm Před 4 lety +150

    It's hard to imagine music used to be this good

    • @anthonytruman
      @anthonytruman Před 3 lety +5

      There is still good music now its not usually popular but it never stopped being made you just have to find it. Check out Homeboy Sandman - The Carpenter (just check out all of Homeboy Sandmans music).Blueprint - Persevere. MURS - Everythung. Eligh - Love Ov My Life. The Grouch - Breath. Lupe Fiasco's whole album Drogas Wave and Tetsuo Youth. (Also Food and Liquor and The Cool). Blu and Exile - Below The Heavens album. Fashawn - Boy Meets World album. KAAN - Concealed The Outro. Jon Connor - Someone Like Me. (His mistake Season 2 is good). Mr. Lif - Let The Rhythm Just. Mr. Lif - Return of The B Boy. Evidence ft. Fashawn - Same Folks. Evidence - You prod. DJ Premier. Kendrick Lamar - The Heart Pt. 1 and 2. Capital STEEZ - Vibe Ratings. Joey Badass - 1999 mixtape. That's just a few.

    • @bacreative4
      @bacreative4 Před 3 lety

      @@anthonytruman will check them out, i am run out ryhmes like Guru's had, i need more thanks brudda

    • @michaelwilliams6431
      @michaelwilliams6431 Před 3 lety +1

      It is harder to believe that music is what it is now

    • @DATEK3CIVIC
      @DATEK3CIVIC Před 2 lety

      😢😢😢

    • @austinochoifeoma6587
      @austinochoifeoma6587 Před 2 lety

      Yep. It was good.

  • @Peksisarvinen
    @Peksisarvinen Před 3 lety +90

    Premier and Guru were just the absolute perfect duo. Two very distinctive styles, recognized by many as some of the best in their crafts, that compliment each other PERFECTLY. Guru with the jazzy, constantly changing flow, and Premo with the absolute top of the ladder boom-bap that leaves Guru the space to speak and play around with his flows, while being so fucking good by itself that you could listen to his beats on repeat to the end of time without getting tired.

  • @LittleMissSunshine721
    @LittleMissSunshine721 Před 3 lety +151

    Absolutely baffled that this doesn’t have a higher view count. This beat is undoubtedly a classic!

    • @peterking5537
      @peterking5537 Před rokem +2

      Great comment. I thought it was just me who felt that beat has been forgotten about. Even after 20 something years it's absolute flames 🔥. RIP Guru.

    • @markschmeits3702
      @markschmeits3702 Před rokem +2

      Loved this beat from the first second I heard it. Classic

    • @salineaddict9850
      @salineaddict9850 Před rokem +4

      The beat alone is the reason it made it to my main playlist. I just close my eyes while listening to this song. Helps guide me through darkness

    • @marce1662
      @marce1662 Před rokem +1

      Real Hip Hop is always underrated nowadays!

    • @slowdownmovies4474
      @slowdownmovies4474 Před 8 měsíci

      I normally listen to it on my cd. Maybe others on vinyl etc. I believe.

  • @chadfulghum6753
    @chadfulghum6753 Před 4 lety +32

    One of the best lyricists ever. Bar none

  • @rotimiawe8888
    @rotimiawe8888 Před 2 lety +12

    "I'm like the Wizard of Oz and you look like Dorothy"
    Guru was indeed the Wizard of rap! RIP man!

    • @Thespeedrap
      @Thespeedrap Před rokem +2

      Lost like Dorothy that's what he said.

    • @stereo-type1510
      @stereo-type1510 Před měsícem

      At least get the line right fam...🤦‍♂️

  • @voaxworld9793
    @voaxworld9793 Před měsícem +3

    You are not the wizard 😐you are the Guru🔥Rip to the legend

  • @tonyb070
    @tonyb070 Před 4 lety +111

    "And if you thought we'd lose our niche in this rap shit you way wrong
    I stay up, I stay on, shine bright, like neon
    Your song's, pathetic, synthetic, like Rayon
    Fat beats, they play on, want dope rhymes, put me on
    Word is bond, you know my steez"
    Still some of the dopest lines I have ever heard 💯

  • @mikkifarmer9626
    @mikkifarmer9626 Před rokem +21

    There will never be another Gang Starr in this lifetime. R.I.P to Keith "GURU" Elam. He will never be forgotten by the true lovers of real Hip Hop worldwide.

  • @KJfromTheFort
    @KJfromTheFort Před 2 lety +45

    Listening now that I'm older with understanding, this guy was way underated... Ahead of his time

  • @anthonytruman
    @anthonytruman Před 3 lety +37

    "On the microphone you know that I'm one of the best yet"

    • @jamesgibson3716
      @jamesgibson3716 Před 3 lety +4

      "Some punks ain't paid all their debts yet"....RIP Guru..

    • @anthonytruman
      @anthonytruman Před 3 lety +5

      @@jamesgibson3716 he wrote so many great lines and verses

    • @jamesgibson3716
      @jamesgibson3716 Před 3 lety +2

      @@anthonytruman yes he did bro. Miss this cat a lot..

  • @jasonkelly727
    @jasonkelly727 Před 4 lety +259

    The fact that this vid only has 41k views is disrespect of the highest order. What world are we living in?...4 years later 2.1m views. Still not good enough.

  • @julioferreira4261
    @julioferreira4261 Před rokem +41

    Guru will always be remembered. It's mostly the voice. His lyrics. Premo did well too. Gangstarr for life!

  • @Mike415af
    @Mike415af Před 3 lety +6

    If she dont like gang starr she aint right for me

  • @mateo1726
    @mateo1726 Před 2 měsíci +5

    In the age of mumble and auto tune rap, it’s nice to be able to listen to Gangstarr and their lyrical masterpieces

    • @MaybeDHitHim
      @MaybeDHitHim Před 2 měsíci

      It's bittersweet. They were so exceptional and outstanding together. But in the end, they had acrimony and never resolved it before Elam died. It depresses me some. I'm reminded of how lucky I was to be a part of history though. And like you, I'm disgusted with mumble rap

  • @youngurd
    @youngurd Před rokem +7

    Last verse is insane

  • @korteland358
    @korteland358 Před 4 lety +34

    Man do I miss the 90s hip hop scene. Never will there be a time like this gene again. Tupac, Biggie, WU tang clan, Geto Boys, Conscious Daughters, Method Man, De La Soul, just to name a few ... but my God this list could go on. I loved being a kid in the 90s. Real hip hop.

    • @Thespeedrap
      @Thespeedrap Před rokem +1

      I agree with you I feel sorry for this generation that don't know good Hip-hop from B.S waterdowned version that's on the radio.

  • @avilengroup7187
    @avilengroup7187 Před měsícem +17

    Whos here in 2024???

  • @MarioBravo-yn1iy
    @MarioBravo-yn1iy Před 4 měsíci +2

    Gangstarr so underrated sucks that guru is gone he didn't get his flowers while he was still here

  • @chethebeast
    @chethebeast Před 2 lety +69

    His skills are high on par with MF DOOM as my favourite lyricists in my opinion. There recognition wasn't mainstream and evolving around dallar they knew the game wasn't about all that shit. Huge respect to Guru

    • @baverfjant
      @baverfjant Před rokem +1

      Please give a listen to Big K.R.I.T. No big labels, just the music

    • @eugenedantzler4485
      @eugenedantzler4485 Před rokem +1

      @@baverfjant big KRIT a real one💯💯💯

  • @user-qv6nm3ux8z
    @user-qv6nm3ux8z Před měsícem +3

    Peace to the God!!! RIP guru,you blessed a generation with knowledge-wisdom,how many years this video was done, he was teaching us back then beware of the people that want to control us all,tell you when to eat,sleep,walk,run,when to piss etc.be original dont be puppet/follower be your own I Self,Lord,&Master

  • @gregroycampbele5880
    @gregroycampbele5880 Před 3 lety +23

    One of the dopest groups to ever touch the 🎤

  • @hakanyildiz6767
    @hakanyildiz6767 Před 3 měsíci +2

    An underrated good rap song.

  • @thetimelesshistoryofhip-ho1013
    @thetimelesshistoryofhip-ho1013 Před 3 měsíci +2

    This couldn’t be more ingrained in real hip hop

  • @jasonmontanaro9062
    @jasonmontanaro9062 Před rokem +12

    Moment of Truth, one of the best albums of all time far as I am concerned. The combo of Guru and DJ Premier is so potent, it always shocked me that they didn’t get the flowers they deserved

  • @MzEbony_Luvz
    @MzEbony_Luvz Před 3 lety +71

    Still bumping this in 2020, cant get enough..

  • @Sosathaceo
    @Sosathaceo Před 4 lety +216

    YOU KNOW MY STEEEEEEEEEEEEZZZZZ

    • @joshuacamacho7598
      @joshuacamacho7598 Před 3 lety +3

      Lol what wu tang song do they say that in too??

    • @leebailey6076
      @leebailey6076 Před 3 lety +8

      GZA shadowboxing

    • @joshuacamacho7598
      @joshuacamacho7598 Před 3 lety +1

      @@leebailey6076 thanks bro I already figured it out but good looking 👌💯

    • @cj7478
      @cj7478 Před 2 lety

      FUCKING RRRRRIIIGGGGHHTTT 💪🏻💪🏻😎😎

    • @sss-tm6vq
      @sss-tm6vq Před 2 lety +1

      そそ!

  • @conrayslambert2511
    @conrayslambert2511 Před 3 lety +19

    Why did I not want this song to end

  • @mrfarkyhars9192
    @mrfarkyhars9192 Před 4 lety +34

    That THX 1138 vibe. My fave Gang Starr song and there's a mountain to choose from.

  • @akadapper
    @akadapper Před 2 lety +17

    One of my favourite beats of all time

  • @sphakamisozondi
    @sphakamisozondi Před 4 lety +21

    Guru's tracks age like fine wine. Keep your Lil pump.

  • @Tom-tk7fd
    @Tom-tk7fd Před 8 měsíci +7

    simply a masterpiece. Gang Starr 4ever. Rest eazy Guru

  • @relldafox
    @relldafox Před 3 lety +14

    This should have 50 million views
    #gangstarr #realhiphop

  • @CoachDarren
    @CoachDarren Před rokem +10

    2023 DJ Premier beats and Guru flow still is FIRE! Gang Starr truly underrated. Rest in peace to one of the best rappers ever Guru you left us some classics brother!

  • @bezaireleases
    @bezaireleases Před 2 měsíci +2

    The beat, the flows, the Guru.

  • @aidanfox8219
    @aidanfox8219 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Guru's flow is smooth like butter 😎🔥🎶👑

  • @coderodion
    @coderodion Před 2 lety +13

    25 whole years since this gem came out. Still sounds fresh (af)!

  • @swandaniel596
    @swandaniel596 Před 4 lety +18

    RIP GURU - Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal 🙌

  • @revinot
    @revinot Před 9 dny +1

    Guru and Canibus ultimate lyrical geniuses, DJ Premier Master of DJ Masters and producers.

  • @Keanubreezy123
    @Keanubreezy123 Před 3 lety +8

    Perhaps my favorite hip hop song of all time

  • @bt-cv9dm
    @bt-cv9dm Před 4 lety +3

    How are rap videos from 20 years ago so much better than rap videos today. They actually cared about the quality of the video back in the day!

  • @marabunya
    @marabunya Před 2 lety +13

    This the first Gang Starr song I ever heard, I think I was 19 back in 2009 and was blown away immediately by Guru flow. The next time I decided to search them and really run through their catalog I was 27. I'm 32 now and I'm sad I missed out on so much of they hype while Guru was still alive.

  • @newday8545
    @newday8545 Před 3 lety +4

    Gangstarr and THX 1138 mashup who could ask for more. Guru was a father when i didnt have one. Taught me so much from 12 in 92 and beyond. RIP to a major role model for all youth.

  • @irishcole3516
    @irishcole3516 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Lyrical poet. Tremendous rapper. I had his music when I was younger

  • @user-fr5lh5iq7k
    @user-fr5lh5iq7k Před 9 měsíci +6

    One of my top 5 spitters of all time! R.I.P Guru

  • @stewarteasy72
    @stewarteasy72 Před 4 lety +41

    That takes me back when that song came out in Fall 1997 when I was in 7th grade. You Know My Steez got me pumped up. Thank God their 5th album Moment Of Truth got that Gold certification!! RIP Guru

  • @shawnking9454
    @shawnking9454 Před 3 lety +2

    Guru was on top of his game...

  • @RAPresentHipHop
    @RAPresentHipHop Před 4 lety +26

    🤗He is the Real King of HipHop 👌✌☝

  • @rgwebb5165
    @rgwebb5165 Před 4 lety +49

    Over time this has become one of my favorite gang starr songs. The lines " this beat is sinister, Premo makes you relax. I'm like the minister while I be lacing the wax" says it all. The video is an homage to THX1138 which is a dystopian science fiction movie. George Lucas' first movie. Highly recommended. Gang Starr is still one of the best yet.

    • @ucakpan
      @ucakpan Před 4 lety +3

      "On the microphone you know that I'm one of the best yet/Some punks aint paid all o' they debts yet/Tryna be fly riding high on the jet set/With juvenile rhymes making fake arse death threats.."

  • @anthonytruman
    @anthonytruman Před 3 lety +26

    "The wackness is spreading like the plague
    MC's lucked up and got paid
    But still can't make the grade
    How many times them wannabes gonna lie?
    They can't touch the knowledge I personify"

  • @billyndolo4348
    @billyndolo4348 Před 9 měsíci +2

    One of the most lyrical MCs.

  • @tbtnr9851
    @tbtnr9851 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Seriously one of the wisest MC’s to grace the planet. I’ve learnt a lot from Guru and Premier blesses every track with a beat fitting to the mood. Gang Starr on top! 🔥

  • @zellodine4708
    @zellodine4708 Před 2 lety +3

    I bought some canned tea called Steaz. I kept shouting "You know my STEEZ!" So I had to come here and pay homage. I wish Guru was still alive so I could hear him clown and bash on these modern "rappers".

  • @ryanh3951
    @ryanh3951 Před 4 lety +5

    RIP guru. My opinion he was one of the best lyricist. He doesnt get the recognition he deserved

  • @Pakasujan
    @Pakasujan Před 3 lety +6

    Shout out from Nepal🎵🇳🇵 This is hip hop

  • @skrynnskrylla3897
    @skrynnskrylla3897 Před 4 lety +5

    The simple fact that Guru bodies the song starting his first verse too early!! He knew what he was doin bruh dudes a lyrical God!! RIP OG 💯

  • @logan4x6
    @logan4x6 Před 5 lety +14

    What. a. coincidence... I've been in the process of creating an anthology of DJ Premier's musical contributions. Long-live Guru and Gang Starr.

  • @TooFly357
    @TooFly357 Před 3 lety +6

    I could listen to this all day.

  • @CPIBIZA
    @CPIBIZA Před 5 lety +34

    Wow what a blast from the past.. why can’t they make music like this nowadays 👍🏽😎🙌🏾

  • @TheIkaraCult
    @TheIkaraCult Před rokem +1

    Guru and Premier are the ultimate combination

  • @Gcode609
    @Gcode609 Před 2 lety +12

    This beat is still crazy lol goosebumps...🔥🚨🔥🚨🔥🚨

  • @tremainworrell5997
    @tremainworrell5997 Před 4 lety +8

    Guru of Gang Starr is the best MC hip-hop rap legend of icon G.O.A.T. He will be missed, R.I.P. Guru you'll be missed 😎👨🏽‍🦲🕶🎤🐐🎶🎵😞😔😐🙏🏿🌹⚘🪦🕯🕯🕯 He died from Cancer since on April 19, 2010 it's been 11 years

  • @mangalisolisomathonsi2795

    Guru ate MCs for breakfast....He knew it nd they knew it too🤣🏆
    R.I.P⚜️✨️

  • @isaiahjones6901
    @isaiahjones6901 Před 10 dny

    I went from a die hard Punk and Thrash metal head. Heard this, Full Clip, and No Shame In My Game, and his song with Jeru Tha Damaja... Took the Blinders off and opened up my mind. I LOVE THAT EAST COAST BOOM BAP, Dj Premier and GURU along with Eric. B AND Rakim are the foundation.

  • @bennyshambles
    @bennyshambles Před 4 lety +38

    Love the THX-1138 theme for this video. Hopefully this put fans up on this pre-Star Wars George Lucas gem.

    • @annagenov3490
      @annagenov3490 Před 4 lety +1

      I wonder who directed the video. It elevates the song so much. The Queen also have a THX 1138 inspired video to one of their songs.

  • @abcun17
    @abcun17 Před 2 lety +7

    Real hip-hop! How I miss it! RIP Guru!🕯️🙏

  • @33RMusic
    @33RMusic Před 3 měsíci +2

    The Real Hip Hop.

  • @kennyreck
    @kennyreck Před 7 měsíci +1

    I will debate anyone on this one..."Moment of Truth" was and still is the GOAT Album in hip-hop PERIOD!!! ANY QUESTIONS???

  • @4zajuve890
    @4zajuve890 Před 4 lety +9

    RIP LEGEND :(

  • @emmanuelalozie5812
    @emmanuelalozie5812 Před 4 lety +6

    “The rejected stone is now the cornerstone!”

  • @towertito2149
    @towertito2149 Před měsícem +1

    REST IN POWER LEGEND 👊 ✊️ 🫡 2024 still reppin

  • @joshuandrewr
    @joshuandrewr Před 2 měsíci +1

    RIP Guru. I really miss you. It hit like a ton of bricks. 😔

  • @anthonytruman
    @anthonytruman Před 3 lety +8

    Every line is amazing. Perfect

  • @carmendilcherd4765
    @carmendilcherd4765 Před 4 lety +11

    Rip guru 💔🌈🙏, I must've played TF outta this CD in "98"

    • @corylackland8377
      @corylackland8377 Před 3 lety

      No doubt. Still one of my favs.🙏🏽 ✌🏾
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  • @MacfluffyMacflaf
    @MacfluffyMacflaf Před 11 dny +1

    This is from another world, always been

  • @dizphunkt
    @dizphunkt Před 2 měsíci +1

    Rest in peace Guru ... you we're the best man

  • @cashIND219
    @cashIND219 Před 2 lety +4

    This album had so many dope ones.. Above the clouds.. Moment of truth.. etc..

  • @kay_keik7842
    @kay_keik7842 Před 3 lety +25

    this song goes beyond real hip hop being subverted by outside entities. this man just like many other hip hop groups back in the day were telling people of the shit that was happening. but this song can be applied to any sort of art being exploited and sucking the soul out of it. video games are another form of art that have gone through the same shit. now its mostly soulless products that we get from all of our entertainment, it almost feels like its done on purpose.

  • @powermathsoundtracks3269
    @powermathsoundtracks3269 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Unsung HIPHOP Props due! + Premiere's Sonic Gems + Supreme Lyrical Rhyme Master Guru🎺💣WORD

  • @keithwilliams9217
    @keithwilliams9217 Před rokem +2

    “the rejected stone is now the cornerstone, sort of like the master builder when I make my way home(Pslams 118). 🤦‍♂️ .” Fuego 💐

  • @BrokenNoseBoxing
    @BrokenNoseBoxing Před 3 lety +6

    'The real... hip hop!'

  • @byroncrigler1221
    @byroncrigler1221 Před 3 lety +30

    Not to many emcees can hold it down for 3 verses on a track "AMAZING"!

  • @keithtunstall
    @keithtunstall Před 6 dny

    FINALLY REAL RAP MUSIC !!

  • @jermainecreekmore7759
    @jermainecreekmore7759 Před 3 lety +4

    R.i.P Guru one of the dopest mc's this track is🔥🔥🔥

  • @bafanamhlangu9489
    @bafanamhlangu9489 Před rokem +3

    This track still drives me crazy. "The rejected stone is now a corner stone". Gangsterr ✌️