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Title: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ?
Post by: dameons on April 22, 2010, 07:29:57 PM
I think he is prolly number  8 or 9 of all time   .. Even ahead of LL Cool J
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: Chamillitary Click on April 22, 2010, 07:31:19 PM
nope.
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: Twentytwofifty on April 22, 2010, 07:35:32 PM
Not even top 20, or 30 even.
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: Chamillitary Click on April 22, 2010, 07:38:03 PM
Not even top 20, or 30 even.

dare i say 40? :P
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 22, 2010, 07:46:35 PM
Don't make my top 10..
But his work WITH Premier is defo one of the best duo's ever.

That said, R.I.P. Guru.
Respect.
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: Sikotic™ on April 22, 2010, 08:10:09 PM
No, but I'm sure people will start saying that now that he's dead.

I remember people putting Pimp C in that category when he passed lol
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: M Dogg™ on April 22, 2010, 08:14:49 PM
In my personal favorites, yeah, I loved Gangstarr and even when I was the biggest westcoast head in the early 90's in San Bernardino, I still banged Gangstarr. Now with that said, no his not top 10, I'd say maybe top 40, if I was pushing it top 25, but not top 10.
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on April 22, 2010, 09:59:55 PM
2pac
big L
big pun
biggie
the GZA
nas
scarface
rakim
kool g r ap
big daddy kane
crooked i
redman
ice cube
snoop
mc juice
eminem
proof
royce

just to name a few
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: Minkaveli on April 22, 2010, 10:08:23 PM
royce over guru?  no way
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: smartg159 on April 22, 2010, 10:38:04 PM
ARE YALL FUCKEN KIDDING ME GURU IS FUCKEN BETTER THEN PAC, FO REAL I WAS DOWN WITH GURU SINCE I FIRST HEARD HIM I GOT ALL HIS ALBUMS BEST ONE IS MOMENT OF TRUTH BUT ANYWAYS

GURU R.I.P THE BEST MOTEHRFUCKER EVER
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: NillerTheKid on April 23, 2010, 12:20:50 AM
2pac
big pun
biggie
crooked i
snoop
mc juice
eminem
proof
royce


I would put Guru in front of these
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: WCoastTillIDie on April 23, 2010, 01:31:26 AM
Dig down into his solo stuff like the "Jazzmattaz" albums.  They were very good.  And, let's examine this closely.  To make a top 10 rappers list is pretty damn hard, especially since there's many good rappers (not many today, but i'm mainly talking about the 90's rappers.)  Guru is not a top 10 because there are other rappers that are more lyrical and their flows are more unique and inspiring.  I'd put him in the top 20.  And there's nothing wrong with putting a rapper like that in the top 20 because there's so many other good rappers out there!  With so many different top 10 lists out there it shows you that there is so much talent in hip hop.  I think you all should be thinking of a top 20 or top 30 list instead of just a top 5 or top 10 list but that's just my opinion. 
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: Blasphemy on April 23, 2010, 01:32:34 AM
This is what I hate when motherfuckers dying, not the death but the Legacy being Raped. Giving it 2 much or 2 little and not proper is basically biggest disrespectful thing motherfuckers can do.
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: ikke on April 23, 2010, 02:20:39 AM
No, but I'm sure people will start saying that now that he's dead.

I remember people putting Pimp C in that category when he passed lol
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: Action! on April 23, 2010, 07:03:40 AM
Whenever someone dies why do they have to go through this lame ass review of their career?

Guru was dope.  Gangstarr was dope.  Nuff said
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: hom hom on April 23, 2010, 07:13:45 AM
Top 20 or 30 perhaps

RIP Guru
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: M Dogg™ on April 23, 2010, 08:29:49 AM
top 10 to me

2Pac
Rakim
Nas
Ice Cube
Scarface
KRS-One
Notorious B.I.G.
Big Daddy Kane
Melle Mel
Kool G Rap
Title: r.i.p
Post by: BiggBoogaBiff on April 23, 2010, 09:17:01 AM
lol... r u serious... top 100 maybe.  


*just as an example*


Bizzy Bone >>>>> Guru  
Kurupt >>>>>> Guru
DMX >>>> Guru
Guru >>>>>> Masta Killah
Guru >>>>>> Shyhiem
Guru >>>>>> Mack 10


and that's how it should be looked at.  But Pimp C is up there tho, ain't too many that can fuck with Sweet James Jones even after his death.  and that's tha bizness


*and truthfully imo, i'm being Generous towards G.  he never really made me wanna just go in depth and listen to his music  :sign_werd:.  he just didn't attract my attention/curiosity like that.  but now he's dead i'ma have 2 hit up amazon.com and go thru some samples lol
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: BOX5 the best poster on this site yell on April 23, 2010, 12:50:03 PM
no but he still is knot on the mic and that's all that matters, yell
Title: Top 3 emcees ever
Post by: Sofa_King_Awesome on April 23, 2010, 12:54:42 PM
1. Guru
2. Pimp C
3. Dolla
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: conor48 on April 23, 2010, 01:37:18 PM
NO
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: Bananas on April 23, 2010, 01:40:54 PM
Taste is relative, so top ten lists labeled as anything other than "personal top ten" are useless.
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 23, 2010, 02:13:06 PM
No, but I'm sure people will start saying that now that he's dead.

I remember people putting Pimp C in that category when he passed lol

Word. I saw this thread coming a mile away.
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: The-Leak (aka) kingwell (bka) JULES on April 23, 2010, 02:27:51 PM
LOL WOW.

no.

No.

NO.

NOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!


Whenever someone dies why do they have to go through this lame ass review of their career?

Guru was dope.  Gangstarr was dope.  Nuff said

Thank you.
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: LooN3y on April 23, 2010, 02:29:31 PM
umm man its hard to believe none of you guys mentioned the G.O.A.T. 92-98


kurupt young gotti
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: Nicolas on April 23, 2010, 02:36:02 PM
I'm a great fan of Gang Starr so yeah he has always been in my top 10, it has nothing to do with his death.
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: SCREWFACE on April 23, 2010, 03:57:30 PM
2pac
big pun
biggie
crooked i
snoop
mc juice
eminem
proof
royce


I would put Guru in front of these

i would never listen to your opinions on rappers again. thanks
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: dubsmith_nz on April 23, 2010, 04:10:39 PM
Gurus definitely got classics under his belt with Gangstarr, but as a stand alone emcee, nah bro, monotone lyrics and standard flow, didnt really go out of the box. He's dope, and definitely left a huge impression on hip hop with his Gangstarr work, but thats about it. R.I.P. to the man though
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: SCREWFACE on April 23, 2010, 05:39:15 PM
yeh bro u got me. this is straight from preemo himself:

MOSTLY, I WILL CHERISH EVERYTHING WE CREATED TOGETHER AS GANG STARR, FOREVER. I’M GONNA MISS HEARING HIS SIGNATURE MONOTONE VOICE WHEN HE WALKS IN THE ROOM, BUT THE SONGS WILL ALWAYS BRING IT BACK TO ME….

no disrespect to the man but lol he got it right on
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: Jaydc on April 23, 2010, 05:47:56 PM
Hes undisputedly a top 100 emcee of all time,his ranking in that list is a personal choice and therefore no answer is right or wrong.
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: BOX5 the best poster on this site yell on April 23, 2010, 06:37:54 PM
honestly it's hard to believe most west coast fans opinion on anything muthafuccas go out they way to put west mc's in anything i'm just wait'n for someone to say kurupt is a top 10 mc of all time or quik yell
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: 13th Duke on April 23, 2010, 07:10:47 PM
I wouldnt say he's anywhere near one of the top 10 on the mic at all no, but I would say that he, along with DJ Premier as Gang Starr, has been part of one of the top 5 most influential hip-hop groups of all time. Which in my opinion is a much higher accolade.
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: M Dogg™ on April 23, 2010, 07:44:32 PM
I wouldnt say he's anywhere near one of the top 10 on the mic at all no, but I would say that he, along with DJ Premier as Gang Starr, has been part of one of the top 5 most influential hip-hop groups of all time. Which in my opinion is a much higher accolade.

I can live with that statement
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: NillerTheKid on April 24, 2010, 01:31:12 AM
2pac
big pun
biggie
crooked i
snoop
mc juice
eminem
proof
royce


I would put Guru in front of these

i would never listen to your opinions on rappers again. thanks
:psych:
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: SCREWFACE on April 24, 2010, 04:56:32 AM
whos your top rapper bro, im curious now
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: BiggBoogaBiff on April 24, 2010, 07:03:41 AM
iight i take back what i said about Kurupt being better than Guru.  I don't know what tha fuck I was thinking lol.  not tryna go on Gotti tho.  but in the 90's Kurupt had him beat.  i can't really come to a conclusion.  overall tho, Kurupt is better, but as far as in depthness go, Guru had him beat.  So it's like a tie but it ain't a tie.  i'm smacked.  but still tho
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: rhythmalism on April 24, 2010, 12:55:22 PM
In the Gang Starr days, top 20.
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ???????
Post by: NillerTheKid on April 25, 2010, 08:05:51 AM
whos your top rapper bro, im curious now
Kool G
Title: Re: Is GURU in the top 10 of all time on the mic ?
Post by: Leggy Hendrix on April 25, 2010, 08:49:27 AM
not a top 10 mc for all the reasons others have mentioned, but he is and will always be one of my favourites just off the strength of his work as one half of gang starr...

the whole top 10 of all time argument is really played out btw...everyones different, everyone has their own reasons for listening or liking someone, we're never all gonna agree, leave it at that  8)