Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal

R.I.P. to an absolute emcee. Guru is one of the greats and almost every head I know is a deep fan of his music. Although he and DJ Premier fell apart, their work together will serve as a blueprint for authenticity in hip hop. I am not at a loss for words over his death but I am mourning with all those who were hypnotized by his monotone flow. 43 years is way too young to expire but his legacy will remain far longer. I remember chillin' at S.O.B.s in the early nineties and Guru would be in the same crowd living hip hop with the rest of us. Above the clouds..

BOOKS: HOW TO RAP: The Art and Science of the Hip-Hop MC by Paul Edwards plus Foreword Kool G Rap

PRESS RELEASE:

With a foreword by Kool G Rap and interviews with over 100 major MCs, HOW TO RAP: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC guides the reader through the artform of Rap in the words of the artists, giving an inside look behind their creative processes and techniques.

Over 100 artists interviewed exclusively for the book include classic MCs and groups such as Public Enemy, Big Daddy Kane, Mobb Deep, AZ, Jurassic 5, Cypress Hill, Pharoahe Monch, Boot Camp Clik, Masta Ace, and A Tribe Called Quest, as well as more recent artists such as Clipse, Styles P, The Black Eyed Peas, Crooked I, Immortal Technique, Royce Da 5'9", Papoose and Nelly.

HOW TO RAP breaks MC'ing down into content, flow, writing, and delivery with topics such as writing in your head, punching-in vocals, and interacting with the crowd all tackled from different angles by numerous pros.

The book also features the first complete breakdown of "flow", allowing readers to create tongue-twisting compound rhyme styles like Kool G Rapand Eminem, complex conversational flows like Nas, Jay-Z, and OC, the classic true school patterns of Melle Mel, and everything in between.

For more info on the book, visit www.howtorapbook.com

GetGreen South Bronx Fest w/ HIp Hop Legends: GrandMaster Caz, DJ Jazzy Jay & MARE 139

Sat. April 24: GetGreen: South Bronx Earth Fest @ St. Mary's Park Boogie Down Bronx

12pm-4pm. FREE! All Ages! Feat. Hip Hop legends and pioneers: GrandMaster Caz. DJ Jazzy Jay and Carlos Mare 139 Rodriguez plus Global Man, the Environmental Mobile, Textile & E-Waste recyling drive, youth performances, eco-centered music contest and more! St. Mary's Park 146th St. & St. Ann's Ave, Bronx NY 10455. Rain or Shine! If it rains, come across the street to Betances Community Center 465 St. Ann's Ave.

Trains: 2 or 5 to 149th & 3rd Ave or 6 to Brook.
Buses: Bx 17 or 19 to St. Ann's or Bx 2 4 15 21 41 or 55 to 149th & 3rd.
Info: getgreensouthbronx.wordpress.com and facebook.com/GetGreenSouthBronxEarthFest

Thanks to TOOLS OF WAR for the heads up.