Gang Starr - Skills (Official Music Video)

[@kani9284]

It's amazing how the beat can instantly be recognized as DJ Premier's. The man is a fucking genius.

[@howardglasper8349]

Gang starr one of.the best

[@kani9284]

@@howardglasper8349 Agreed

[@ashleyknowles6613]

Yea premier has his own watermark on every beat. You can easily recognize a premier beat

[@elephantgrass631]

To artists, this may no necessarily be a flex. It means they make the same stuff all the time to the point where people hear it over and over with nothing new. Art folk say it to each other as a backhanded compliment.

[@kani9284]

@@elephantgrass631 I disagree. Preemos beat just really emphasises the lyrics and makes the song just better. Everyone of his beats is unique but he is still recognisable.

[@abovethefrey3681]

Still listening in the “2024” 💎“Skills”💎 Rip Guru 👑 Salute 🫡

[@jsunnj76]

RIP GURU...1st and Last in his Chamber....! love

[@ResulOkur]

Salute !!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MinistryB4Industry]

A masterpiece still in 2024

[@LouiePerez-wv3ys]

😊😊

[@LouiePerez-wv3ys]

😊😊

[@devintaylor8702]

Forever Long Live Real Hip Hop 😊

[@lifeismusikmusikislife4684]

Gang Starr is one of the most SLEPT ON hip hop groups of all time. They embodied hip hop in everyway.

[@КвангЮн]

Real hip hop

[@therealiamneeson]

How are they slept on, they're one of the most beloved and respected groups in the culture

[@BiG__Disgruntled]

Yeah, I think Gangstar got and gets a ton of attention as one of the greatest duos. The only thing I'd say is underrated is that they're not in more Top 5 convos.

[@soroushai2374]

What!? They are one of thw most respected duos ever how are they slept on

[@Soda_Dreams]

nah an example of cats that were slept on is BINARY STAR. GANG STARR were not slept on. Mad reputation. Preemo shares my top spot with RZA and Prince Paul for production

[@vimtobill4156]

The Beat, the Flow, the Lyrics still hits.

[@dontgetaboveyourreason]

Hell yea 🔥🔥🔥

[@TAshaBee777]

TILL THIS DAY🙌🏾✨

[@selsam7064]

I remember buying the CD. I couldn’t stop listening to this. And I still can’t stop. Crazy!!!!

[@MultiSpoogie]

RIP Guru, The most talented MC is deeply missed.

[@Heat7208]

I can barely see him in top 10 lyrical rappers this shows that he is underrated!

[@xxlionzonlyxx2099]

😥

[@chukone1855]

Juste

[@fatsoaok6749]

THE MOST UNDERRATED RAPPER OF ALL TIME, NO DEBATE, RIP GURU 🙏

[@jasonthompson1463]

Truly

[@jonathankatz832]

Truth

[@74redMMA]

Incorrect. I see Guru listed by many people as a great rapper. Also look how many views his videos have. Your statement is incorrect. My guess for the most underrated would be K-Rino. He's been around since early 80s has the most albums in hip hop history, stil drops albums to this day, he's a pioneer, an innovator, master lyricist, versatile, has the strongest work ethic of any rapper PERIOD, longevity, he's a master of punchlines, metaphors, story telling, knowledge, concepts and content and yet hardly anyone knows who he is, if you think Guru is more underrated than K-Rino I suggest gaining some knowledge before making statements as such. Find me a rapper even gets close to the same criteria who is as unknown as K-Rino. You won't find one.

[@kane2440]

@@74redMMA exactly

[@dionotrix3697]

True, him and Kurupt lmfao no?!

[@TafTabTah]

I am shocked that Gang Starr is not more well known. Not only in the mainstream but even within the hip-hop community. These guys were the best!

[@Imbabrox]

+TafTabTah Everyone that's a fan of hiphop knows Gang Starr. Cut that shit out, they're beyond famous.

[@TafTabTah]

+Julio Sanchez Fucking bullshit! Only hip-hop heads know gangstarr. Most people have no idea of them. Unless you're kicking it with the right people you're full of shit

[@Str8Vandle]

they known just not much people appreciate their music .

[@oblivion_007]

Those who dont know gangstarr r not hip hop fans...

[@rudezgurl415]

Cats don't know because the mass media outlets don't want this type of positive stuff to seep into the minds of those they've already corrupted with bullshit so called music. The industry doesn't care about rhetoric anymore just a quick buck.

[@black14label]

it's 2020 and still one of the best song ever recorded.

[@13daroche]

You're absolutely RIGHT and svaka to Čast

[@forrestengler8713]

they got Skillz

[@davithambardzumyan39]

Bruno Janković what a track indeed

[@homer8054]

Nejlepší track

[@citiessportsbar6475]

Rest In Peace to a real MC ... Guru the best to do it!💯💯🇨🇦🔥🙏

[@SEANLJOHNSONSR609]

Real hip-hop

[@philaman1972]

Primo + Guru = Unstoppable

[@dkthewizardofficial]

philaman1972 GANGSTARR FOR LIFE

[@johnlew8025]

philaman1972 keep them in my CD player

[@howboutdat9376]

It doeznt get any better than Premo on the brakes and Guru on tha mic. RIP GURU

[@kuzzonick3560]

180th like. Best of the best. OF ALL TIME.

[@sunnydee7745]

Juggernaut

[@TheCodedtestament]

Guru is like that uncle in your family that's so cool, you just gravitate towards him cause he always got a story.

[@blainearrieta5462]

For real !!!

[@elmers2005]

Soo smooth would have been on the radio if he wasnt on the radio

[@amber1350]

Rest in Peace to one of the few legends from the golden age of Hip Hop.

[@FrancisJaka-vn1rh]

No mumble, that was real hip hop. 🎉

[@DeadHandX]

Its crazy how many people come back to this everyday... this song is masterpiece!

[@NeVerKnowFFS]

it never gets old and it bumps hard

[@robbydandrea6052]

It sure is

[@MrZokeone]

🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@TAshaBee777]

From the release, TILL THIS DAY!

[@rey024]

DJ premier best producer ever.. insane beats

[@harvardblu7719]

rey024 agree

[@forcedtohaveahandle]

Shrapnel no need to think, it’s obvious to all the real Hip Hop heads

[@illm8434]

Yep premo all day

[@ThaexakaMavro]

Top 3 but not first

[@ArturoGaucho]

@@ThaexakaMavro So, who is first for you ?

[@dracu2a]

Maybe Guru is dead but he is always alive in the music

[@gardensofthegods]

Technically DJ Premier bought him back to life and just dropped an album with Guru... meaning it has some of Guru's voice rappin.... some stuff that he bought from the vault .

[@shakeluvbone1596]

Hell yea Primo da man salute!!!!

[@VLASLAM]

Yeah!❤️

[@alvinkelley1255]

Gang Starr one of the best Mc Dj duos in history Rip Guru

[@plumbingfisherman5403]

Have to thank my brother for this one. When I was a kid, I would steal this CD, and wu-tang's Forever and 36 chambers. Stuff that brings back good times.

[@Makpela]

18 years of this video and still going strong 😭😭😭

[@iamshyni69]

22 years actually. It came out in 2002.

[@hiphoptvwhy]

Guru is in top 5

[@wisdxxm]

Best duo of all time. Classic.

[@robertpetrie6847]

What about eric B. and rakim

[@wisdxxm]

+Robert Petrie I don't know my man i just love Gang Starr more. Maybe it's about Preemo's beats, maybe about Guru's voice. I don't know, like I said.

[@robertpetrie6847]

I do too

[@stepheng887]

+Robert Petrie Rakim is a better rapper than Guru. But, no one beats Gang Starr..

[@anthonyjeakings7223]

Rakim si not even close to guru and no comes close to kool Keith.

[@Perfect-ps4gf]

The flow in this song from guru is just insane and the beats are amazing R.I.P ❤️‍🩹 Guru

[@authentic_br_]

2023, Hip Hop Old School ainda vive!!!✊

[@andyjon7]

OLD SCHOOL BUT STILL AHEAD OF THE GAME TODAY

[@orbit4072]

Andy Johnson 2002 is old school?

[@anthonypolicelli5917]

Guru was the most intelligent and unique rapper ever in my opinion. Dj premier has no equal and I'm forever grateful for his contribution to hip hop.

[@bearislandthuglife3463]

This is Hip Hop at it's purest RIP Guru

[@kermitttt]

This tune is sweating with skills. Beat, rhymes, flow. Perfect

[@michelaraujo9567]

Gang Starr is the meaning of Hip Hop , it’s pure essence.

[@chingli-xg4ns]

GURU may have past, But for me he comes to life when I press play! Never 4get meeting u in 8st Manhattan village, & another time we halungout. U spoke how we need to progress ourselves, wisdom & positivity! Solar took advantage of that good guy (we know u hiding in BX Solar) RIP Keith Edward Elam!

[@yoshieejosh624]

Listen is 20 years ago Listen to it right now and will listen to it 20 years later and will show it my kids and their kids will listen to it same like the kids of my kids of my kids will listen it

[@Legenda20SLO]

F I love Guru so much, this track is legendary. He was a prophet.

[@SCORPIO85ify]

why cant todays hip hop be like this? the beat, the flow, the bars are on point.

[@ricsmith5730]

Guru & Gang Starr, the definition of skills. RIP Guru.

[@TheHoffmanHouse]

+Ric Smith you mean Guru and Dj Premier.....not Guru and Gangstarr lol

[@ricsmith5730]

William Coman you know what i meant lol

[@robertpetrie6847]

+Ric Smith or just gangstarr

[@ashleyknowles6613]

Dynamic duo

[@johnlew8025]

got tears in my eyes I miss hip hop it's fucking ruined

[@McGarthur]

John lew Damn you too? 😢😢

[@DarthPhantom]

;( fucking new hip hop is so trash it sucks

[@johnlew8025]

Lucas yup

[@johnlew8025]

piles joursh OK guru

[@Niniminns]

Listen to Guts and Ohmega Watts then. Go underground. Or just listen to 90s hip hop there's plenty to listen to.

[@Stewbob112]

Is it okay to actually miss MC Guru? Like to be actually saddened by his passing 7 years ago? It's not even just his amazing music that he put out, but his messages. He taught, expanded, and enhanced the minds that listened to his songs. RIP MC Guru

[@OHioyungsta]

Word up

[@5150Reaper]

Stewbob112 totally normal

[@checkanr138]

he lives on in his music. that is the beauty of music. it conserves a moment in time and the message of the lyrics is universal like his rhymes.

[@TheDream96]

You know what I miss in our new HipHop era? SKILLS !

[@ResulOkur]

GangStarr 4 Life !!! Rest in Peace Guru!❤! Now is 09/2024, I was born in Germany in a Project Hood in a Ghetto! I am 47, but in 30 October 2024 i am 48 years old and in 1988 i started with 12 years to love US Rap, my first 2 LP' were Eric B & Rakim Paid in Full and N.W.A. Straight outta Compton!!! Started with Mary-Jane Philly Blunts, too...but...... In 1990 i was 14 years young. I grew up with WestCoast Calie , L.A. CPT Rap and Spice 1 ( Oakland Bay Area, SF),, best MC's are MC REN and Ice Cube, 2 Pac, Spice 1, Westside Connection, LenchMob, Cypress Hill, Mobb Deep, Big Daddy Kane, House of Pain, Above the Law , Outlawz, Dogg Pound, Outkast , Snoop Doggy Dogg, Goodie Mob, Comptons most Wanted, MC Eiht, DJ Quik, Rakim, 50 Cent, DMX, The Game, Royce da 5" 9' !!! And GangStarr, Naughty by Nature, Wu-Tang !!! Definetly !!! Best G.O.A.T.'s are all N.W.A Members!!! And the finest in EastCoast : GangStarr (Guru & DJ Premier) ❤ ! Rest in Peace Guru, 2 Pac, MC Breed, Eazy E, Khadafi, DMX, Big L, ODB, Prodigy, KMG of Above the Law, 😢 and other Fine Rappers ❤😇❤️ !!! Till today Thug LifeStyle till I Die, Underdog LyfeStyle !!! Selam from Turkiye and Germany for all the Hoods, Projects and my African Brothers and Sisters in the damn USr@il !!! The entire World is like our Near East, Türkiye ❤️🇹🇷🇪🇭❤️ !!! A War Zone !!! Everbody is Armed !!! ...No Justice, No Peace....!!! ...No Justice, Mo' Piece (Gats)....!!! Thx Channel. Welcome to the Ghetto!!! Resul Zülkarneyn ❤️🇹🇷🇩🇪🐺🇩🇪🇹🇷❤️ ❤️🇹🇷🇷🇺🇮🇪🇧🇷🇱🇾🇵🇰🇪🇭🇭🇺🇦🇿🤲🤘☝️🐺

[@ajbomma]

Gotta thank my man Janis the blackjack dealer for reminding me about this track.

[@SeTuPcz]

I know right?!

[@Xcution999]

Congratulations mannn

[@pas5294]

SAviking HAHAHAHHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHhH

[@eaSTS9]

true, he got me into being an online BJ dealer myself!

[@22TheJmans]

Just came here from that laughing man

[@Acidstorm01]

Oh my fucking gosh how long it’s been since I heard a lyricist with actual brains

[@frxtheraptor8671]

Top 3 rap duo of all time : -Dj premier and guru -Prodigy and Havoc -Eric B and Rakim

[@TheCondorjc]

FRX The Raptor I can dig that. Most definitely

[@rangersking6699]

FRX The Raptor we just gonna erase UGK and OutKast hm?

[@elyedai]

I'd just add Mos Def and Talib for a top 4 lol

[@frxtheraptor8671]

@@elyedai agreed black star is defo top 4 and outkast would be top 5 imo.

[@pandatheheist]

Q-Tip and Phife

[@magwils8299]

Just the intro n you know it's fire

[@matthammond4485]

Had this crazy dream where I was on the escalator coming up from the subway, in front of me was Guru and 4-5 of his crew, including a kid like 10 years old. Guru’s telling a story, but fully rhyming and flowing. Not performing or freestyling, just like that’s how he always talks in regular conversation. And it is DOPE. Tap the kid on the shoulder and I ask him - “ay yo is he always like this?” Kid just nods.

[@BoozertheArtist]

🙏

[@jasonlopez5913]

One of my favorite songs by them aha rest in Paradise guru !!

[@jaredgolian98]

I cant believe i just heard of these guys. Gang starr is amazing

[@marselmusic]

same

[@Munch-g7s]

Great to see new fans. Been listening to them since 1990 ‘Jazz Thing’. Their music will never grow old as we, ourselves, grow old. RIP Guru 🙏🏾

[@knowgo411]

I'm glad u appreciate the Realness in his music 🙌🏾💥👊🏾💥💯💯 keep Dig'n my friend & check his library u wont be disappointed

[@megaace361]

Man GuRu and Premo hits you different every time🙌🏾

[@hiphoptvwhy]

Beat Is Insane ! PREMO K1lled It

[@sypialnia_studio]

The sample for this beat is amazing, but the way Preemo flipped it and arranged the drums is just beyond words. Absolute masterpiece.

[@NiqfuNiqfu]

Most underrated MC of all time!! RIP Guru!!

[@ThaexakaMavro]

Guru is the realest rapper ever

[@therecklessengineer5796]

lol he wasn't underrated.

[@fred5nyc]

On my top 5 GURU RIP

[@radzo1675]

@@therecklessengineer5796 To me he is. I rank him 2nd only to Rakim. I have never seen him that high on anyone's list.

[@Aecik]

@@radzo1675 Ask the Adults. Who were into Hip-Hop during Guru's Era. They know him very well, he wasn't underrated at all. He was the most well-known rapper of East Coast during his time.

[@osvaldocortez4382]

GANG STARR HAS TO BE REMEMBERED AS ONE OF RAP'S GREATEST PERFORMERS.

[@QncyPhnrd97]

Skills: something 99% of rappers lack today.

[@nycrhythmcom-Vnylperv9pmfriday]

WIN!

[@unheardfinest613]

raRi could you name some dope underground Emcee's ? :o

[@QncyPhnrd97]

raRi true, there's some good ones

[@thekey4760]

QncyPhnrd kendrick

[@pgr4721]

Francisco Silva - The Key pro era

[@rwarren4637]

Still listening to this in 2024! Real Hip Hop. Guru and DJ Premier.👊🏿

[@Alan_GA]

That's right, still sounds fresh. 💪🏿

[@jasli7273]

Old School shit , for real.

[@M3X1C4N92]

I liked this song at least 16,000 times. This beat is fiya and of course those skills.

[@bettyconfettii]

Alan Cardoso Sampled Rapper Dapper Snapper

[@lyovsahakyan6510]

I feel like an old asshole who grumbles to the younger generation that in our time everything was different, the grass was greener, etc. , but it is undeniable that real rap is dead, it no longer exists, and in order to enjoy the masterpieces of rap music we have to go back to the past.

[@ianstowell4291]

at least you’re self aware

[@zilksoficial]

Guru and premier are pure Skilllss

[@lazymatts]

with a lil bit of crack ahah

[@seankenny7260]

SKILLZ!

[@stevenlinton2405]

THE MOST UNDERRATED REAL HIPHOP ARTIST THAT EVER LIVED.! GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL,REST IN PEACE ☮️.!!!!!

[@zhenyamugisa9423]

True, but you know why? Because hip hop in the 90's was superb! He wasn't alone, Souls of Mischief were underrated too.That was the golden age , we'll not see that repeat sadly

[@Sciencef1ction]

Lyrically untouchable, sonically years ahead of there time, rap for the most part has a very clear timeline but this... this is forever timeless

[@johnraybey9110]

Real Hip Hop...

[@Golgo_NuWave]

What weak ass person hit the hate button thumbs down. Gang Starr was one of the pioneers of this whole thing. I guess folks that don't have no SKILLZ.

[@GlobetroddasTV]

The bassline is super crazy!!

[@narco9352]

Real hip hop enough said

[@alexknox1596]

His scratching is so clean and on point!!!

[@Smokerjoker854]

This is real HIP HOP ❤THIS MUSIC MAKES MY HEART WARM

[@321Chew]

The B Boys were dope in this video

[@TheIkaraCult]

Guru never lost his flow, as smooth in 2008 as he was in 1991.

[@newday8545]

i can only imagine how hard it Primo when Guru passed. damn. much love Primo! thank you for blessing us with the most high!. RIP

[@NathanelDaniel]

Never be another DJ premiere

[@f1guremeout]

Thank you GURU rest in power maestro 🙏🏾🖤🕊️

[@tommywreck]

Best duo in hip-hop history. Period.

[@aaronwilliams8150]

This is true, real, and impressive hip-hop....not that mumble/drill/trap garbage thats being played on radio today 🗑

[@bryanhatch8098]

August 2024 and brings me rite back to the 90,s and when life was different..R.I.P. GURU ONE OF THE GREATEST

[@redeyerob2176]

Gangstarr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal and the Wheels of Steel - two of the best yet

[@TheSwiftHDSG]

Really enjoy listening to this track, it has a relaxing feel to it. Gurus rapping, the scratching and the instrumental. 💯

[@filouali1975]

R.I.P. Guru. Respect and thanks for the message hip hop.

[@colebra1809]

2020 lets bring back the real hip hop

[@alexanderwesner9980]

Ditch the Democrats a good start Trump 2020

[@orangeturtle112]

SKILLS it’s the music that the street loves

[@revinot]

Better than 90% of Hip hop out today

[@clauderoxboroughiii4444]

GURU stands for Gifted Unlimited Rhymns Universal. It was 2022 that I learned this and I am not ashamed. Long live Gang Starr!!!!

[@austinedwards3559]

This is pure art right here when guru touch the mic in his hand his lyrics was so incredible no one cant touch him man Gang Foundation Forever rest in peace Guru u inspired my life Thank u

[@Billyzgstar]

I could listen to this track on a 10 hour loop and press play again.

[@tritondriver1]

True That

[@Jb-fu7zs]

Guru spazzed out on this one I miss gangstarr 😢

[@noahpreciado8101]

We need a gangstarr movie or show on Hulu rest in peace guru

[@cliveheadlam3525]

RIP Guru. One of the best to ever do it. Sick best and rhymes.

[@rezult7169]

Back when rappers who couldn’t rap, didn’t rap.

[@lars016]

Rip guru💯 on of the good 1 to leave us ealry 💔

[@idfkwtf]

man i stop watchin gangstarr vids for a few years and ppl are sayin slept on and underrated n shit. man this is a legend and all the legends knew him, bunch of robots.

[@mostlypeacefulprotestor1310]

We cats from this era...we different. We the real and it will never be duplicated.

[@outlawzkilluminati5574]

It don't get no realer , hip hop forever !!

[@vincenthawkins686]

A lot of MC's has rapped over Premo's beats and still till this day 629/19 no body has done it like Guru!!! Rest in Power!!!! Long live Gang Starr

[@LetraConSentido]

Nas, Rakim, KRS One, Biggie just to name a few are up there.

[@oblivion_007]

IMO jeru+premo was a match made in heaven than guru+ premo

[@gusgus1816]

MC G.U.R.U is the greatest rapper all time (rest in peace and power sir) - debatable, bold statement that I stand by

[@michaelanthony2449]

Always loved the way guru an premier do it they different guru put down for boston

[@Hiphopdatruthnohate]

The tittle is what’s missing these days. Rip 🪦 guru

[@bigsnipes8809]

2021 And still Reppin one of the illest duos in hip hop! R.I.P. GURU one of the best to touch a 🎤!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Gangsta1147]

REAL HIP HOP .. HANDS DOWN ..RIP GURU

[@PoorRighteousTecha7]

I would like to see D.j Premier produce a whole album by him & C.L. Smooth. Straight up

[@yaoblack3579]

Flow is butter RIP GURU... July 2022

[@KickinUpDust024]

I sorely miss this era of rap. I still dont understand how you go from this, to what we have now... wft happened

[@ldyluv6988]

Kickin UpDust sooo true. I don’t get it. The whole is just a mess smh

[@axel.is.dying7]

Premier... u have the dopest beats

[@jeroliver]

I remember the summer this came out. It was the only good album release of the summer (that i remember). We were bumping it non stop. Our whole crew went to see Gangstarr at the Guvernment / KoolHaus in Toronto. Great show and good times with good friends.