Gangstarr is like the purest form of Hip Hop. The definition of Hip Hop. The most soulful Hip Hop. Ion care how old this gets. I will forever enjoy listening to this more than anything coming from today's souless era.
Agreed. Gang Starr Foundation was and always will be my favorite Hip Hop Group due to their innovation. In my view the late 80’s to mid-90’s was the golden age of Hip Hop of which Gang Starr was at the forefront. RIP Guru.
This is a perfect example of lyricism; making the lyrics match the music. Notice how even though all three verses aren’t the same length they all have the same flow patterns bar for bar.
I bet when they created this song, they never expected that it would end up being one of the greatest songs in hip-hop history....when I first heard this song as a child, I KNEW this culture was gonna dominate music one day....how could ANYONE deny such a simplistic yet innovative sound....hip-hop is older than people actually give credit for, it goes back to "bebop" days, and historically even tribal cadences spoken by shamans....its an amazing art form and Gang Starr definitely showed how genuine their contribution to the sound of hip-hop would change everything!!
Man you talking about memories. This era of rap is so missed. So much fun. Gang Starr put out some great music. Next release was Step In The Arena. Another classic.
When I first saw this brother in this video as a teen, I never imagined that he would be taken away from us. Him and many others of his time were super heroes, RIP Guru
Yeah it was maybe the third time I finally paid attention to the video back in early '89 cuz my father came in the room and was bopping a bit to it. He said "they using a classic record." ✊🏾😎
late 80’s classic hip hop i remember watching yo mtv raps and this video came on and as soon as the bass line dropped and premier started scratching big daddy kane’s “word to the motherland” i knew this was a jewel, i went out and bought the cassette tape single and played it until the tape popped and then ran out and bought the whole album, gang starr was different....
I was completely obsessed with this song when it first came out! I played this 12" vinyl so many times for such a long time over and over, I probably went through six or seven needles just because of this 12" vinyl alone! This track "MANIFEST" will FOREVER be my TOP #1 GangStarr track ever!!!
Back then I didn't understand the full significance and genius of hip hop, all I knew was that I loved it. Today. I understand that like Jazz that preceded it, it is an ingenious artform created by an ingenious people.
LISTEN; when this Track dropped on YO! MTV RAPS!! I heard it; never heard of GANGSTARR; I RAN TO MY TRUCK, went to The WIZ & copped this on 45 & a Cassette. GOD REST YOUR SOUL, GURU!! DJ PREMO; you’re still NUMBER ONE!! I was blasting this in my EarPods & my Fiancée said for me to save that energy for when she’s gets off her Conference Call!!!😁😁✊🏿🤘🏿
I used to luv Yo! Mtv raps back in day. Back in the UK ... just loved it so much! Feel blessed now to have had these tunes in my life then. Grabbing it on video lol. Tapes all long gone sadly
Omg look at the OldSchool Yo MTV Raps Logo lol yes Sir I remember it like it was yesterday 1989'' i was in the 6th grade always came straight home from school to watch Yo MTV Raps i was 13 then now im 45!!!
Can we just take a moment and appreciate the dancers from the hip- hop groups.
Early 90’s Afrocentric moods
Dope. There should be more breaking and dancing in rap music videos
The first cut I ever heard from them. Hooked ever since. Gang Starr for Life!
Exactly what happened when I heard this cut and saw this video. The formula showed its staying power album after album.
It’s sad that music like this gets no radio play
Moment of truth got me into em
Same here
Do yourself a favor and cop the No More Mr. Nice Guy album. Been stuck since hearing Knowledge.✌🏾
RIP GURU 🙏 never forgotten
Yes!!! RIP GURU
Gangstarr is like the purest form of Hip Hop. The definition of Hip Hop. The most soulful Hip Hop. Ion care how old this gets. I will forever enjoy listening to this more than anything coming from today's souless era.
Yes 🙌
Agreed. Gang Starr Foundation was and always will be my favorite Hip Hop Group due to their innovation. In my view the late 80’s to mid-90’s was the golden age of Hip Hop of which Gang Starr was at the forefront. RIP Guru.
You listening to Coast Contra yet G?
worrd.
@poetic19beats I think I did heard some things. I actually could dig them.
Gangstarr is fuckin incredible!!!
Salute to DJ Primo
Salute to Guru (Rest peacefully)
Salute to Dizzy Gillespie (Rest peacefully )
💯💯💯
So Dope as a New Yorker, I went to Cali in 89 and took this song with me very proudly
This the first song I heard ❤
This is a perfect example of lyricism; making the lyrics match the music. Notice how even though all three verses aren’t the same length they all have the same flow patterns bar for bar.
Couldn't have said any better
There will never be another Guru
I bet when they created this song, they never expected that it would end up being one of the greatest songs in hip-hop history....when I first heard this song as a child, I KNEW this culture was gonna dominate music one day....how could ANYONE deny such a simplistic yet innovative sound....hip-hop is older than people actually give credit for, it goes back to "bebop" days, and historically even tribal cadences spoken by shamans....its an amazing art form and Gang Starr definitely showed how genuine their contribution to the sound of hip-hop would change everything!!
Guru and premo are absolute bad asses
Good days. Wish I could go back.
Same here
G.O.A.T.
RIP Guru
Man you talking about memories. This era of rap is so missed. So much fun. Gang Starr put out some great music. Next release was Step In The Arena. Another classic.
34 years later and it's STILL 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Truth be told.....I was in front of the living room TV trying to learn those dances!! Lol
S.I.P. Guru
One of the most underrated MC's ever!
That beat is amazing.
Man! I miss sampling.
Thank God for people that manifest in music in this era gang Starr the perfect example of the manifestation of hip Hop rest in peace guru
When I first saw this brother in this video as a teen, I never imagined that he would be taken away from us. Him and many others of his time were super heroes, RIP Guru
This is a joint that you knew where you where when you first heard it !! 33 years ago and it still goes hard
100%
2021??? Anyone still bumping this besides me??
Me
Yes 🙌🏽
Yep!
I already got it on my playlist 😊
2024 still rockin´...R.I.P. GURU
Malcolm X would have approved this message.
Pure good vibes still a banger in 24 a game changer for ever in hip hop 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
This is so dope! Guru was such a shining star
This song just hit different
This was Gang Starr breakout hit! The rest was history
Not gonna lie, this is still dope in 2024
Even more potent
Rakim, Guru, 2 best Rappers All time. No question.
Continue to RIP, Guru. GangStarr forever!!
RIP, GURU!!!
This video made me a lifetime fan...
My generation.The Golden Age of Rap
Underrrated...guru deserved much more notoriety and respect.2
It's 2022 and this is better than anything out right now.
Rip guru.....
Preach Brother.
GANGSTARR’S FIRST ALBUM
NO MORE MR NICE GUY 1989
That Dizzy Gillespie A Night In Tunesia sample is so amazing throughout !!!!
Yeah it was maybe the third time I finally paid attention to the video back in early '89 cuz my father came in the room and was bopping a bit to it. He said "they using a classic record." ✊🏾😎
Facts! 🎼🎵🎶
KEITHY E. (GURU) REST IN POWER!👑
R.I.P. GURU. Loved this Jam!!!
As time passes Gang Starr is rising and rising in the ranks of the greatest.
Preemo was Scratching like no other, became a Fan instantly. Guru looking like Malcom X....
Gang Starr is the epitome of real hip hop. This is one of my favorite joints, RIP Guru. 🕊
When i was young this was my favorite song,me and my cousin use to do the dance the dudes was doing at the beginning
late 80’s classic hip hop
i remember watching yo mtv raps
and this video came on and as soon as the bass line dropped and
premier started scratching
big daddy kane’s “word to the motherland” i knew this was a jewel, i went out and bought
the cassette tape single and played
it until the tape popped and then ran out and bought the whole album, gang starr was different....
AWOL One has a song called Manifested Words, it’s about how hearing this song for the first time changed his whole outlook on life
I have been rockin with Gangstar since 92, Peace out!
I was completely obsessed with this song when it first came out! I played this 12" vinyl so many times for such a long time over and over, I probably went through six or seven needles just because of this 12" vinyl alone!
This track "MANIFEST" will FOREVER be my TOP #1 GangStarr track ever!!!
All the rap videos back in the day had dudes with fades that knew how to dance.
This takes me back. I remember hosts Ed Lover and Dr Dre(not NWA Dre). And then go watch Rap City after Yo. Yeah, I'm aging myself
This was the very 1st jam I heard from them. Immediately these kats became my new fav back in the day!!
Back then I didn't understand the full significance and genius of hip hop, all I knew was that I loved it. Today. I understand that like Jazz that preceded it, it is an ingenious artform created by an ingenious people.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE LEGENDARY GURU!!!
Night in Tunisia melody…genius!
Ever since positivity i watch them keep growing and growing.
3:07 Special Ed sampled that perfectly
“I go for glory and take inventory”
Been some years since ive heard this. Love the message.... the beat and the video
Always love this his first hit reminded me of Honorable El Haj Malik El Shabazz
6/6/89, 31 years ago, Guru & D.J Premier (Gang Starr) came out with their debut LP,
“No More Mr. Nice Guy”
Always loved this video and song Brother Guru reminded me so much of Brother Malcolm X✊🏿🎶
I use to record MTV Raps on my VHS back in da day and this vedio made me a fan of Gang Star 🌟 R.I.P. my brother 🧡
HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY GURU
GANGSTARR
LISTEN; when this Track dropped on YO! MTV RAPS!! I heard it; never heard of GANGSTARR; I RAN TO MY TRUCK, went to The WIZ & copped this on 45 & a Cassette. GOD REST YOUR SOUL, GURU!! DJ PREMO; you’re still NUMBER ONE!! I was blasting this in my EarPods & my Fiancée said for me to save that energy for when she’s gets off her Conference Call!!!😁😁✊🏿🤘🏿
Dopeness. Consciousnesses was, is, and will always be a threat to the system.
Guru was pro Black asf! Shit was So Dope 🔥🔥🔥my New York was 🔥🔥🔥
Absolutely
What todays youth are missing from todays ''hiphop'' are scratches and cuts like the legendary premo does.
And education
Classic GURU, Hip Hop misses this Man. Great Rapper.
GURU RIP GANGSTARR FOR LIFE
Happy 55th Birthday to DJ Premiere 2021!!!!
Late 80’s KNOWLEDGE OF SELF PEACE
R.I.P Guru
Still bumping in 2022
True life 2023 and beyond
Remember when hip hop had dancers,making the video HYPE!!
Damn RIGHT......
Guru RIP
HIP HOP ROYALTY
Peace to the God Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal ♾️ & premier!!!!!.
RIP GURU Absolutely Incredible!!!!
I used to luv Yo! Mtv raps back in day. Back in the UK ... just loved it so much! Feel blessed now to have had these tunes in my life then. Grabbing it on video lol. Tapes all long gone sadly
Omg look at the OldSchool Yo MTV Raps Logo lol yes Sir I remember it like it was yesterday 1989'' i was in the 6th grade always came straight home from school to watch Yo MTV Raps i was 13 then now im 45!!!
Hip hop pure
A Night in Tunisia.. gets no better than the Great Dizzy. One episode Bill Cosby played the intro of Dizzy on his show. Love my era
Intro gets my head bobbin all the time
PEACE TO GANG STAR RIP GURU MY DAYS. REAL HIP HOP HEAD. MY SALAMS. BRO PEACE TO GURU.
premo looks soo young here .... love this...thanks a lot for uploading it ..greetz from Czech republic :)
Classic!
This might be my fave Primo beat of all time. It’s the one I find most often looping around in my head unconsciously.
6-24-2022, and this shit is still DOPE.
Great times REAL HIP-HOP !
RIP Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal 🐐
First song and went crazy the lyrics were so clean
It still holds up
Easily my favorite Gang Starr song, remix 89 even better. The sounds of the chains and African bongos remain timeless af in my 🦱🧠🦾
RIP GURU 🤟🏾💯🌹🤟🏾
damn look at guru and premier they look so young lol
Classic, this real Hip Hop have you have you getting goosebumps ‼️☝️
RIP Guru, haha...Premo is a baby here!
Love that Charlie Parker sample....
Still saying "God bless your life..." all of these years later...
The only good thing about radio these days is that it forces you to search for good music elsewhere !
WORD!!! AND ALSO THANK THE LORD UP ABOVE FOR SATTELITE RADIO!!!
2023 and I'm still rocking this song!... Got my daughter into it she 22!
True life facts ,My daughter too .
Yo I got this the first day on tape ,I'm from north Carolina but I got radio stations n NYC...this is the video 😂
Scratchin The Shit Out Of That Big Daddy Kane.! Premo Got Hands.!
Banging this in 2022!
There was no cursing yet this is more hardcore than the sissy rap stuff playing today.
Insane only 20,000 views
I first saw this on Video Music Box. This probably my favorite Gangstar track