Gang Starr - Bless the Mic [Official Audio]

[@kennychillz4122]

Premier confirmed this was the first track he created for this release. He was mad nervous about this, as it was his first time recording a Gang Starr joint without GURU in the studio. He kept GURU's urn in the studio, which set the spiritual zone we sense on this track.!

[@DogZy9]

Wow, did not know for this, thanks for sharing!

[@RBeeMedia]

Thank you for sharing that story, this is genuinely touching. It must not have been easy for Premier to work on this album.

[@77figures]

i can tell..this sounds like hard to earn era..this album gets bettter and better the more i listen to it.. just like all gangstarr albums

[@dannybx78]

This album features unreleased vocals by Guru from the 2000's decade.

[@ironicdon]

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[@marselmusic]

I love Guru's voice. it sounds relaxed but speaks authority

[@James.k1373]

Well said

[@81carlos]

The King of Monotone....

[@curtisriley2901]

This album makes me feel like Gang Starr came down from heaven just to make this album🔥🔥🔥

[@HypnoticHollywood]

@James Schultz - Est.1982 Amen Ra is an Egyptian (African God), if you didn't know ;)

[@trentmagik]

This song is the definition. No question. I just can't believe Im here vibing insane to new gang starr. Wow. Thank you primo. Thank you..

[@stefanbogdanovic590]

Word!

[@flykicksdj]

I swear that Gang Starr tracks like this are better for depression than most pills you can shove down your throat. I speak from experience.

[@radzo1675]

Same here. Keep listening.

[@LML586]

True Words Bro

[@Scottyguns]

When he spit this off of Moment of Truth, I swear it got me through some really tough times. Here's your medicine....... Sometimes you gotta dig deep, when problems come near Don't fear, things get severe for everybody everywhere Why do bad things happen to good people? Seems that life is just a constant war between good and evil The situation that I'm facin' is mad amazin' To think such problems can arise from minor confrontations Now I'm contemplatin', in my bedroom pacin' Dark clouds over my head, my heart's racin' Suicide? Nah, I'm not a foolish guy Don't even feel like drinking, or even gettin' high 'Cause all that's gonna do really is accelerate The anxieties that I wish I could alleviate But wait, I've been through a whole lot of other shit before So I oughta be able to withstand some more But I'm sweatin' though, my eyes are turnin' red, and yo I'm ready to lose my mind, but instead I use my mind I put down the knife, and take the bullets out my nine My only crime, was that I'm too damn kind And now some scandalous motherfuckers wanna take what's mine But they can't take the respect that I've earned in my lifetime And you know they'll never stop the furious force of my rhymes So like they say, every dog has its day And like they say, God works in a mysterious way So I pray, rememberin' the days of my youth As I prepare to meet my moment of truth

[@flykicksdj]

@@Scottyguns those lyrics always hit hard !

[@Thorohead21]

God bless u Guru for still blessin us with ur legacy. I swear Theses songs heals us ..

[@barkinbulut7]

THIS SOUND IS TIMELESS

[@dshabba1290]

It's a real pleasure to hear Guru again...Gangstarr 4ever !!

[@gardensofthegods]

Now Guru is ABOVE THE CLOUDS

[@BugOnAChip]

This beat is something else. Perfectly crafted to retrofit Guru's vocals. The eerie whines of the beat immersed me immediately. Can't wait for the full album.

[@Schweinskopfsuelze86]

Full album is out

[@BugOnAChip]

Yes, everyone. I realize the full album is out. It dropped minutes after my comment.

[@TBAYMenace]

@@BugOnAChip Lol

[@ironicdon]

@Khaos ?! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYS5qZmJh8eVrsU

[@ironicdon]

@@Schweinskopfsuelze86 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYS5qZmJh8eVrsU

[@rlazz]

Hearing Sinbad's voice at the intro reminds me of Richard Pryor at the end of The Illest Brother. Primo once again executed this track well, Salute! Guru RIP!!!!

[@AndrewRobertson-kl4vi]

What turned out to be Gangstarr's last album was there strongest since possibly Hard to Earn.

[@blackonyx1]

This is the kind of beat you listen to at night, cruising, thinking and reminiscing about things!!!!

[@gardensofthegods]

Yeah and it has a slightly haunting quality asking a question of what happened and what could have been and what follows next

[@idivineclark6882]

Super facts!

[@tyroneharper5375]

A warm summer night, Driving and smoking... 🎶🎶🎶

[@gardensofthegods]

The first time I heard this particular song it was late at night and I was driving and so I could feel that haunting quality even more .. there weren't really any cars on the road .

[@joncolinsenka9903]

Blessed the people of 2019

[@DonBienveRosario15]

❤❤❤ Showing us the light in these dark days.

[@georgikboss123]

A M E N

[@gardensofthegods]

Think about it they made the farmers throw away their milk and bury their crops recently ... WE will ALL PAY DEARLY for that act our stupid government perpetrated . There will be more viruses like this , except this time we had a surplus . What's going to happen next year ...or the year after that ? 5 ,10 ,15 years down the road ? Regretfully this might be the new normal for a long time and if so , think about the shortages because there will really be people starving here in America worse than it was before the virus ; and also regretfully , more homeless including children . Even pets will be suffering as their owners will struggle to pay exorbitant prices for cat food and dog food .

[@danako18]

best track off the album

[@sixsaltcrocodile1546]

GANG STARR WILL BE HERE FOREVER

[@ganggang7196]

Legit can’t get tired of this song.

[@rbiznezz2]

Premier masterpiece'd this album, this was the perfect way to close it out... so soulful... so spiritual... so GURU... long live The Chain & The Star... long live Guru & Premier... not just one of the best, but The Best Ever... #GangStarrForLife

[@joselinares3136]

Thank Dj Premier for never giving up , GURU on our Shoulders ...

[@gardensofthegods]

I just sent this to a friend to show him the genius of DJ Premier with the haunting music he added throughout

[@OldSchoolLives]

This is the one......this is my favorite track from the album, goddamn DJ Premier went off on this one!!! Glad to see the true hip hop heads out here representing the real shit! R.I.P. Keith “Gifted unlimited rhymes universal” Elam 👏🏼 Gang Starr forever!!

[@zwelisithole9131]

the whole album fam, the whole album... this album is just phenomenal … feels like the 90s all over again

[@yusefsellers1894]

I'm so happy Premier put this together. I'm crying 😂 tears of joy. This is what we need

[@gardensofthegods]

You might also like some of the albums that were dropped by Blueprint in the past four and a half years... he reminds me of Guru and some of his songs have that same haunting quality as this... those two albums are here on KZbin... two headed monster and King no crown

[@yusefsellers1894]

@@gardensofthegods going to check it out

[@yusefsellers1894]

@@gardensofthegods send me a link

[@gardensofthegods]

​@@yusefsellers1894sorry i am only seeing your comment just now after 4 years but i also don't send links -- but please look for those two albums by the HIP HOP artists BLUEPRINT .

[@bonwellsakala2802]

2022 we still here.. Thank you DJ Premier 🙌

[@Burn_pancakes]

Real hip hop lives.

[@MrLarryDallas45]

It's like Guru never left us all. Like he's still here. Absolutely the BEST of 2019. Vintage GS at it's best.

[@gardensofthegods]

11:56 pm CST 9/24/22 Back for my Guru and bless the mic ... Primo did a beautiful job here with the gorgeous haunting background music .

[@eddiethetruhead]

Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal eternally shinin' yo. Keep on. Peace.

[@gardensofthegods]

THE TRUTH

[@jerseydan95]

Guru would be so proud. You did us all right premo with this masterpiece. Hip hip should be ashamed they gave up. You never did tho my man.

[@Yeosh]

That Sinbad prelude is genius

[@sixx_808]

probably the best track on the album. actually a blessing to have new gang starr

[@sonictheflexhog6075]

🙏🏼 thank you for this! The album is phenomenal! I’ve gotten my digital copy on iTunes, and will be grabbing it on wax here soon! GangStarr’s music has been, and will always be a blessing! Much love and respect! RIP Guru!

[@tjlargen]

Gang Starr, among the greatest legacies in hip-hop. Premier, Guru, and all the collaborators doing justice on this album. Love, love, love it. The chain and the star forever!

[@otresplumbing1255]

I don't think I have a smile like this since I first heard Moment of Truth.

[@jerseydan95]

100%

[@jerseydan95]

This is a special album. Like u said cant remember the last time an album made me smile.

[@otresplumbing1255]

@@jerseydan95 Hit the nail on the head brother

[@jerseydan95]

@@otresplumbing1255 It probably was moment of truth. To me that was the last album before hiphop just spiraled to death. I haven't heard anything even close to this album since then. Maybe HNIC. But the point is its been an easy 15 years. Ownerz was good but i like this album better because of everything Premo did to make this happen for us

[@otresplumbing1255]

@@jerseydan95 I refer to Moment of Truth as the pinnacle of Hip-hop. Common came close with BE, Mos put his best foot forward and in my eyes came close to goal with the The Estatic but Moment of Truth is "The Truth"

[@hidro2353]

I'm breathless, this is the best thing happened to hip hop in years

[@guikatinskas]

the best joint on the album along with family and loyalty

[@marksonanything]

Yep, totally agree :)

[@arvin1974]

A voice I truly miss in Hip-Hop!

[@ioancosminmocanu8153]

God bless you Gang Starr for REMEMBERING EVERYONE HOW RAP SHOULD BE!

[@AltYWalt-k5j]

I'm happy I appreciated you alive....Rest up

[@CStoud12]

Don Kirk Indeed Bro! from NMMNG to beyond!!

[@RoninAli1]

Don Kirk FOR REAL!

[@tdubs1960]

Thanks Primo for letting us enjoy that Gemini, aka Bald Head Slick...the goat....

[@CoolV-24k]

I needed this! The is the true medicine! I am a lifelong fan!

[@iang-j7253]

I can't stop listening to this, the whole album is pure magic but this track is just next level. So much love for everyone who made this happen.

[@TimHarveybuysrealestate]

I can't believe this is the best album of 2019 and Guru is gone!!!

[@grosporcmartin]

the synth makes this track so much doper

[@thehottrack6261]

2020 the 90' vibe is coming back mark my word!

[@djkaosbronxny2519]

The HoTrack You ain’t lying 👊🏻👊🏻

[@georgedennis9319]

Word up

[@semjon91]

I think so too

[@MDzn212]

One the best yet? U guys are the best forever! Above the clouds!! Brazil!!!!

[@timboslice5351]

god in heaven this gave me goosebumps

[@Mat187]

Thank you Preemo for that classic joint💯

[@waltnoble1051]

I was lucky to see Gangstarr in Nashville open for Rage Against the Machine 2000 at Municipal Auditorium. It was the best show ever![

[@sonictheflexhog6075]

Walt Noble that sounds insane!

[@waltnoble1051]

@@sonictheflexhog6075 I was 16 and a sophomore in High school, my brother was a security gaurd and his buddies like chaperone me in the show and the pit. I got thrown around like a rag doll lost one of my black Emerica, Ed Templeton skateboard shoes and actually found it. Guru was dressed in all black and had this huge sledge hammer in both hands in the air, it was nuts, then RATM came out and dropped of Battle of Nashville banner. this was when the Battle of LA album came out so it was an ode to that, they did it to every city on tour I think, the local news covered the show because a lot of cops were protesting against RATM performing, it was nuts. The next day at school I was feeling like a badass because I seen my 2 fav artists at the time. great memories.

[@vision1616]

Saw DJ premier, Wutang, Public Enemy and De La Soul in May. One of the best nights of my life 🔥

[@vankallahan59]

Walt Noble Crazy lineup man. Envy you. Peace

[@sonictheflexhog6075]

MAN, y’all went to some crazy shows! You guys are like my idols, now! lmao

[@JUSTINOELDRAGÓN157]

This makes me happy. Sad and jus blessed..we all know why we here. WE REAL AF.

[@staygold9798]

Im Throwin roses to everyone in this comments section... Real Hip Hop Livez

[@DonBienveRosario15]

❤❤❤

[@nurrealsupertramp8617]

Throwin luv back bro. Long live hiphop

[@staygold9798]

@@nurrealsupertramp8617 thatz realness ...

[@yuko1227]

@StayGold PonyBoy 🙌❤ Bless up

[@jdbankshot]

could you throw me a blunt & a 40 instead?

[@xmanedlamini7607]

Thank God I'm alive in 2019 🔥🔥🔥😢😢😢

[@iragodbolt1629]

Dope ass real hip hop please bring it back to life this is wat I need yes

[@Czupakson]

From Poland with Love. Gang Starr one of the Best STILL.

[@charlielowery3440]

GangStarr is back!!!.. Long live GURU the legacy continues💪💪

[@yuko1227]

Bless up DJ Premiere. Hip Hop ain't dead, you just gotta stop being lazy and find it yourself. Amazing Album. ❤❤❤

[@gardensofthegods]

Had to come here for my Gang Starr fix ... we will never forget Guru .... we will see Justice

[@MrJd74100]

Real hip hop is back thank God.

[@WonkyNowikk]

Just hit my heart GURU and PREMIER

[@michaelwiggan7437]

WOW & WOW ..Have this on Repeat!!! Best New Hip Hop Song I Heard in Years!!! Gang Starr For Life!! Respect to Guru, DJ Premier & Real Hip Hop!!! ..

[@teachferrer]

Got this text from my big bro. “New gangstarr!!! Listened to it 3am last night!! Had chills on my arms from this song!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼Guru”. I felt the same and from the looks of it, we weren’t alone. I thought my pantheon of Gangstarr favorite tracks was set but thrilled to make room for one more.

[@chrissmith6200]

Gang Starr - One of the best yet. R.I.P

[@therealchromify]

It's almost like Guru never left us. Thank you.

[@DonJulio909]

Hip Hop is Alive and Well in 2019 and Beyond. 💯💯💯 GURU x DJ PREMIER 🔥🔥🔥

[@user-pf7ng2bo5f]

I saved the best for last. Beautiful warm night with the best DJ and rap artist of all time

[@hirbod21st]

Ah man, being a person that grew up on Gangstarr, this song is the eeriest and the most haunting from their catalogue. Sends shivers down my spine, to close the album off in that note is just too ill. I still remember the day Guru passed 10 years ago, but tracks Like this remind me that he’s still with us in spirit.

[@MCDRASTYCKMEAXUREZ]

It’s like a farewell to hiphop 😞 #ripguru #1lovegangstarr #nonebetterthanpremier

[@dylansmith7252]

Love this s*** for life

[@morrisgregory2348]

Gang Starr music is timeless. Masses don't know real music Rock On Gang Starr 4 ever!!

[@c10_c10]

Stay true, RIP Guru. DJ Premier always a class act. Universal!!!

[@Triboro_Gigolo]

Already a classic album .🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤

[@tonyjones3710]

Hell yes!!

[@txtrang2515]

That ol hook over some new lyrics was nice. Memory lane.

[@glenkabotie4215]

I was stopped dead in my tracks by this bar from What I'm here 4. Made me reevaluate the kind of message I was sending with my music and lyrics and I fixed it so I could be in tune with my soul/mind, of course the guru teaches. Respect

[@busythinker1]

One Of The Best Yet....Will Go Down In History as the Best Of All Time......Its The Message In The Song! Take Heed!

[@jameshaynes5786]

This is a masterpiece...my God I can't believe what just listen to🙏🙏🙏#oneofthebestever

[@alexandernetwork3132]

Maybe rap will turn out better in the 2020s, REAL HIP HOP WILL LIVE F O R E V E R

[@ironicdon]

It will

[@vincenzo33777]

Real hip hop in 2019! 🔥🔥🔥

[@fidam3980]

One of the best albums yet

[@LordFarrquaad]

Its funny how this real, original hip hop has minimal views, thats when you know it's authentic AF

[@lordluvsme9378]

Shit was solo tight!!! Gang star music reminds you how a little bit ( dope d.j. & fly m.c.) is all you really need in hip hop.

[@Real5erreape]

Every track of that shit is incredibol.. you make me believe in this again!!! Greatest

[@ghidrah76]

..... sounds like 90s Roots beats.... I miss those days of jazzy hop hop with heavy bass lines

[@ChicagoStyles23]

Seriously though, this the best song on the album and Premier's best beat in years! Wish Nas would've had a guest appearance on this, fits him perfectly!

[@jerseydan95]

@@mrtraa2639 Nas just dont give a f like rza dont give a f about giving wu his real beats

[@adamcallaghan2135]

This reminds me of Jeru so much. This track is amazing

[@redcomic619]

OME OF THE BEST GANG STARR TRACK OF ALL TIME GURU LIVES 🔥🔥🔥

[@tyroneharper5375]

Damn it's been 10yrs(April 19, 2010) since he died.... Rest in Paradise Guru!!! Top 5 Hands Down!!!

[@MartellThaCool]

Guru still sound good. All great work to Dj Premier. Rip to Guru for blessing the mic

[@jimmiecarter3099]

I've had this song on repeat.......I was thinking of that moment of truth album (which is my favorite) when premo was cutting LL's better luck next time.....man glad to hear this album

[@djkaosbronxny2519]

The best DJ/MC TAG TEAM Hip Hop has ever seen or ever will see!! GANGSTARR FOR LIFE!!!👑👑👑👑 GURU R.I.P 👑🎤👑👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@acesoul1689]

Real hip hop lives on forever without a doubt man word up Gang Starr Foundation Forever Guru rest in beats your music will always lives on forever my brotha word up 🎤🎧💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@javih36vv]

Best album of the era 4Real!!! Rip 4ever Guru!

[@TheTibbzify]

Simply the best. A master piece in execution on every level. One of the best....... Period 🔥🙌

[@alishaheedmuhamad]

R.I.P. GURU!!!

[@lunchmoneydnb]

Could listen to this all day. Fire. RIP Guru top 5 dead or alive.

[@theghostwillis8649]

2021, real hip hop heads still in the house!! And are gonna be here FOREVER!!! LONG LIVE THE GREATEST, GURU

[@ultimatelanhaus]

best song off the album.. mind blowing preme

[@nurrealsupertramp8617]

Love from germany.

[@timboslice5351]

same here

[@villiantwo]

I HEAR GURUS VOICE, I HIT LIKE! THIS ALBUM IS A TRUE BLESSING+

[@e5141981]

This album is dope a great follow up to the ownerz the only thing i missed was krumb snatcher. Loved to hear jeru and group home again. RIP to the god guru

[@ciauscololollobrigido4188]

Best track of the entire Album. This cd let breath again the HH.

[@flow_matik]

Gangstarr 4Ever !

[@TwonyTheProducer]

Timelesss!!!🔥

[@ironicdon]

@James Schultz * Est.1982 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYS5qZmJh8eVrsU