Roy Ayers

RIP Guru, gone at the age of 43

​ By now you've heard about the loss of Keith "Keithy E" Elam, aka Guru, who passed away yesterday. If you're reading this right now, you're probably grappling with the tremendous loss of Guru and reflecting on the monumental impact he had on rap music -- despite the fact that he never really ... More >>

Guru

Guru

Saturday, July 21, the Oriental Theater, 303-455-2124.

The World Within

When DJ Vadim traveled to the ends of the earth, he found hip-hop in every corner.

Jazzanova

In Between (JCR/Atlantic)

Swan Song

By refusing to follow the flock, Ugly Duckling has emerged as a wholly individual hip-hop creature.

Playlist

FOLLOW THE LEADER

PEOPLE SWEAR BY--AND AT--HIP-HOP'S OUTSPOKEN, UNDISPUTED GURU.

Playlist

The Velvet Underground, Big Star, Guru, The Drop Nineteens