Wissenswertes

He was hospitalized in late February 2010 after suffering cardiac arrest and was in a coma.

He was half of the legendary hip-hop group Gang Starr with DJ Premier.

Guru is an backronym for Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal.

Released a series of solo albums called "Jazzmatazz.".

The third album in the series titled "Streetsoul" featured guest vocalists such as Macy Gray, Erykah Badu, and Kelis. It also featured versions of Herbie Hancock's "Timeless" and Isaac Hayes's "Night Vision"; the track "Certified" credited British singer-songwriter 'Lynsey de Paul' as co-writer, since it interpolated the Klaus Wunderlich version of her song "Sugar Me.".

His father is a judge in Boston.

Music producer with close friend and collaborator Solar.