Young Guru Talks Keys To Success In The Industry, How Internet Piracy Changed Music & More

Here is part two of HHS1987's exclusive with esteemed DJ & studio engineer Young Guru at the Heineken Green Room event at Tango in Philadelphia. Guru sat down with our very own E-Money in front of a packed house and spoke for over an hour on his career and experiences as the sound technician behind one of Hip-Hop's most historic record labels.
When discussing what has led to his success in the studio, Guru credited the trust between him as an engineer and the artists & producers he works with; making a comparison to the relationship between a barber and their client.
He also spoke on his various endorsements including deals with Akai Pro, a line of engineering headphones, and an upcoming book, before delving into how teaching at USC and running Jay Z & Kanye West's 'Watch The Throne' Tour have opened up new avenues for him to affect music.
Guru also shed light on how the Internet and piracy changed the music industry, his favorite recording equipment, and much, much more.
Check back for the conclusion of our sit-down, coming soon.
Watch part one of our interview here: • Young Guru Talks Rocaf...
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[@graveshiftBeats]

Yes! That's why I love Guru! Knowledge is def power!

[@ClevesHope]

I needed to see this. Salute to Gu and HHS87.

[@MOSHAEMUSIC]

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[@MichaelCobbs]

Great interview

[@jamesmoore4683]

He dropped some much game in last 10 mins it's ridiculous

[@sobantungomane2777]

Felt like hours worth

[@godisibilen8162]

Why does he have the name Guru? There's only one Guru and that's Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal. I think it should be illegal to have a legends name and make people confused thinking he's the real deal and stuff. Fucking change it.

[@MontegaDunn]

Ahhh shut up. He's Young Guru, not Guru. He never tried to be the legendary rapper. He had that name before he was a famous engineer.

[@godisibilen8162]

montega dunn Famous Engineer? Bwahahaha! Watch out, we got a fanboy over here! This guy obviously had no idea that there already was a rapper called Guru in the music business that had a group in the late 80s early 90s called Gang Starr which is a fucking legendary group like NWA or Public Enemy. There can be only one.

[@MontegaDunn]

+Godis I Bilen I'm not saying he had no idea about Guru the artist, I'm just saying he didn't give himself that name. He is not the self proclaimed Young Guru,

[@dizzydisciple]

Do you even know who you're talking about? Young Guru is a legend since 1986 bro. Do ya research....