BBC Radio 1Xtra: The Story of Guru

As part of their ongoing Gone Too Soon series, BBC Radio 1Xtra revisits the life and controversial

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As part of their ongoing Gone Too Soon series, BBC Radio 1Xtra revisits the life and controversial death of Keith Edward Elam – the MC known to the world as Guru. This piece reflects on the pioneer of jazz-inspired hip-hop with interviews and commentaries from immediate family members, friends and colleagues – not to mention his other half of Gang Starr, DJ Premier. You can check out the first of the four-part series below.

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