Gang Starr - You Know My Steez

Music video by Gang Starr performing You Know My Steez. © 1997 Noo Trybe Records Inc./Virgin Records America Inc.
vevo.ly/pfAGrK

[@LaCheleWallace]

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]

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]

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]

He got them he's very respected

[@Broken_Native96]

Facts 💯

[@daverobrson7779]

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

[@durismomluvher]

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

[@devrimseyirt63]

Sadly yes!

[@StrictlyRythm]

Perfect Answer. No Sell by Date

[@vunniee]

W son

[@praohradebe3102]

You are blessed, lil nigga is way ahead of his time, ironically...

[@urbansuburbenz]

This is the way

[@biggiefan4life426]

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

[@auandi]

I felt this line deep too

[@reubensingh1430]

💯

[@ellatuntematon3191]

This is the reason it hits me...

[@BanDiLL]

Always

[@77eljeffe]

Deep

[@annasantacroce7115]

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

[@herintuion88]

🔥🔥🔥

[@bawindsomdeouedraogo1120]

All in one. It has been said. Matrix before Matrix and in the Matrix

[@duxasa]

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

[@geraldjohnson3216]

Yes yes yes

[@roderickallen6575]

True INDEED 💯

[@uber_stuber]

EASILY. he's always been my favorite

[@seth9676]

Absolutely RIP Guru

[@JaimeRodriguez-wf1vr]

PERIOD🎤

[@ArtCore616]

He always felt like a rapping Morpheus.

[@charlesclayton8550]

RIP to Guru, he was a real one!

[@Adrian-fp3ij]

yep , he was nice

[@eknetter]

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!!

[@hermanshula9449]

Guru and DJ Premier. As good as rap gets.

[@hermanshula9449]

Listening to this song makes me sad.

[@2big2fail29]

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

[@sirwolf45]

Word!!

[@bobbynem3152]

For real

[@user-pw2tr4wh6b]

Don't forget about Premier

[@AlexeyBla]

and in 2024 from Russia with love to GURU! R.I.P

[@catherinemhagama7505]

Any one here 2024

[@acidfruitloops]

Like sands through the hourglass

[@missthickness530]

The classics won’t ever get old 🔥

[@TheNarrator3703]

Timeless from GURU and Preem ❤

[@huntjank8278]

Right here!

[@sergeisokolov6849]

RIP Guru, from tape deck to Apple Car Play! Still banging!

[@gregoryreynolds6496]

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

[@coldgenuinedraft3060]

“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]

A divine entity we all got to learn from yo

[@skolemce]

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

[@laben3814]

📠

[@dubstep8081]

Hell yea I wish I could’ve saw him live

[@brandonwilliams7112]

R.I.P GURU

[@Farseer1995]

"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.

[@rotimiawe8888]

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

[@Thespeedrap]

Lost like Dorothy that's what he said.

[@stereo-type1510]

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

[@soundsandwords]

the last bars, so underrated. masterpiece.

[@MrBigR928]

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

[@Peksisarvinen]

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]

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

[@peterking5537]

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]

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

[@salineaddict9850]

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]

Real Hip Hop is always underrated nowadays!

[@slowdownmovies4474]

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

[@julioferreira4261]

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

[@phil5910]

or maybe musician?

[@jamesradskijr.9745]

Proud to say seen him live, he blew all others out live, 98 Smokin Grooves tour

[@julioferreira4261]

@@jamesradskijr.9745 Lucky you

[@chadfulghum6753]

One of the best lyricists ever. Bar none

[@Sosathaceo]

YOU KNOW MY STEEEEEEEEEEEEZZZZZ

[@joshuacamacho7598]

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

[@leebailey6076]

GZA shadowboxing

[@joshuacamacho7598]

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

[@cj7478]

FUCKING RRRRRIIIGGGGHHTTT 💪🏻💪🏻😎😎

[@sss-tm6vq]

そそ！

[@tonyb070]

"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 💯

[@101strongarm]

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

[@anthonytruman]

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]

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

[@michaelwilliams6431]

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

[@DATEK3CIVIC]

😢😢😢

[@austinochoifeoma6587]

Yep. It was good.

[@anthonytruman]

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

[@jamesgibson3716]

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

[@anthonytruman]

@@jamesgibson3716 he wrote so many great lines and verses

[@jamesgibson3716]

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

[@mikkifarmer9626]

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.

[@jotaeme007]

Palabra ❤

[@voaxworld9793]

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

[@mateo1726]

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

[@MaybeDHitHim]

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

[@chethebeast]

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]

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

[@eugenedantzler4485]

@@baverfjant big KRIT a real one💯💯💯

[@stanleysutton6315]

DJ premier for president 2020

[@teatrulemonhead]

Stanley Sutton Preemo 2020

[@I_amrob707]

Stanley Sutton Where’s the ballot? ☑️

[@kingwithacapitalk614]

That Premo vs RZA battle was great

[@GreenEyez6667]

Stanley Sutton the beat is sinister. DJ premier be killin them

[@banksofbarcelona3893]

Like Eric B premier is president

[@user-qv6nm3ux8z]

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

[@mrfarkyhars9192]

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

[@FF-oo8nz]

Their first 5 albums are all brilliant! So overlooked

[@dwaynecarpenter1746]

George Lucas first feature film

[@dee24874]

Very good movie too btw.

[@bloopitybloop6076]

Truly underrated comment; thank you.

[@youngurd]

Last verse is insane

[@jasonkelly727]

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.

[@marklittle3803]

Premier and guru was a perfect combination

[@KennethRobinson-hl7sg]

FACTS!!!

[@jackspade7234]

They must have heard you - its getting close to 200K now!

[@tonyakainemontanaceodaught8365]

this new generation is the twilight zone 😩

[@codydomanko8793]

shhhhh

[@thetimelesshistoryofhip-ho1013]

This couldn’t be more ingrained in real hip hop

[@hakanyildiz6767]

An underrated good rap song.

[@KJfromTheFort]

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

[@gregroycampbele5880]

One of the dopest groups to ever touch the 🎤

[@MarioBravo-yn1iy]

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

[@Mike415af]

If she dont like gang starr she aint right for me

[@korteland358]

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]

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.

[@jasonmontanaro9062]

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

[@bezaireleases]

The beat, the flows, the Guru.

[@shawnking9454]

Guru was on top of his game...

[@Tom-tk7fd]

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

[@aidanfox8219]

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

[@user-fr5lh5iq7k]

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

[@irishcole3516]

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

[@Keanubreezy123]

Perhaps my favorite hip hop song of all time

[@tbtnr9851]

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! 🔥

[@swandaniel596]

RIP GURU - Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal 🙌

[@akadapper]

One of my favourite beats of all time

[@ALARGADORDECU]

Word

[@rgwebb5165]

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]

"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.."

[@CoachDarren]

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!

[@billyndolo4348]

One of the most lyrical MCs.

[@conrayslambert2511]

Why did I not want this song to end

[@coderodion]

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

[@MzEbony_Luvz]

Still bumping this in 2020, cant get enough..

[@007thday]

2021!💯💯💯

[@battosaijenkins946]

I get chills listening to the lyrics!

[@sammyholdem2492]

It's cuz you a real one!

[@IslamIsLife9]

2022

[@sphebhengu5362]

2022 still at it

[@bt-cv9dm]

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!

[@stewarteasy72]

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

[@marabunya]

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.

[@relldafox]

This should have 50 million views #gangstarr #realhiphop

[@eugenedantzler4485]

Naw...... 1billion

[@heinercimalla3212]

Best US Rapper ever!!! Greetings from good old Germany ✌️

[@revinot]

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

[@abcun17]

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

[@RAPresentHipHop]

🤗He is the Real King of HipHop 👌✌☝

[@newday8545]

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.

[@TooFly357]

I could listen to this all day.

[@anthonytruman]

"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"

[@BrokenNoseBoxing]

'The real... hip hop!'

[@isaiahjones6901]

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.

[@keithwilliams9217]

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

[@sphakamisozondi]

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

[@4zajuve890]

RIP LEGEND :(

[@TheIkaraCult]

Guru and Premier are the ultimate combination

[@zellodine4708]

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".

[@cashIND219]

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

[@ryanh3951]

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

[@avilengroup7187]

Whos here in 2024???

[@dizphunkt]

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

[@bennyshambles]

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

[@annagenov3490]

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.

[@skrynnskrylla3897]

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 💯

[@joshuandrewr]

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

[@Gcode609]

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

[@knowledgejonah2565]

RIP GURU

[@bafanamhlangu9489]

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

[@powermathsoundtracks3269]

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

[@CPIBIZA]

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

[@wizao6596]

This album is food for the body and soul

[@4Frmcfff]

His bars is crazy 👌

[@Pakasujan]

Shout out from Nepal🎵🇳🇵 This is hip hop

[@jermainecreekmore7759]

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

[@logan4x6]

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.

[@tremainworrell5997]

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

[@davidamaral1519]

Guru could easily star in a big movie, you can see the ease with which he embodies a character in several clips. Take a personal and the one shown above are two from a large list.

[@mangalisolisomathonsi2795]

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

[@anthonytruman]

Every line is amazing. Perfect

[@emmanuelalozie5812]

“The rejected stone is now the cornerstone!”

[@Msgilt]

Guru is one of the best to ever pick up the mic I miss him r.I.p.

[@udinelumbu2351]

Guru was in his bag on this one.

[@byroncrigler1221]

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

[@maryseo.]

You mean nowadays? Cause back then it was the norm...

[@byroncrigler1221]

@@maryseo. u Right

[@shineonnent.7951]

@@maryseo. pac had songs with 5 verses all him