“Elvis Presley’s manager Colonel Tom Parker is famously reputed to have responded to the news of his charge’s premature death by snapping “This changes nothing!” Frequently held up as an example of almost inhuman coldness, they’re nevertheless words the music industry took to heart. Posthumous “new” albums are everywhere these days, but no other genre has taken the concept and run with it quite li”
“Despite arriving nearly a decade after Guru's passing, One of the Best Yet stays true to Gang Starr's style and philosophy.”
“Featuring previously unheard vocals from Guru, who died in 2010, 'One of the Best Yet' has an anachronistic sound that's a huge part of its appeal”
“It’s thrilling to hear them again, but once the glow wears off, there’s a hollowness to this posthumous project, cobbled together from unreleased Guru vocal takes.”
“When it comes to hip-hop duos, Gang Starr are arguably the most iconic. Sure, there’s EPMD, Outkast, UGK, Clipse, Mobb Deep and so many others, but there’s always been something particularly special about the chemistry possessed by Guru and DJ Premier. They’re revered as champions of simplicity – two turntables and a mic is all they’ve ever needed – yet they’re also purveyors of high quality musi”
