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Gang Starr

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2012

    L.A. Rocker Hanni El Khatib on Why Karaoke Terrifies Him More Than Performing

    Los Angeles rocker Hanni El Khatib comes off like a badass. Car crashes adorn his release covers, his songs are inspired by '50s blues and '60s garage, and in at least one tune ("You Rascal You," a cover), the song's narrator stalks an adulterer with murderous intent. Khatib's image -- that of a my ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 1, 2012

    Weekend Parties: White Ring at Elbo Room, François K. at Monarch, Hard French Turns Two, and More

    Well, it's now March, and we're officially headed towards spring. The implications of the seasonal shift can be felt in the here and now, with a great selection of events to choose from this weekend. Take your pick: We've got post-witch house, NYC disco originals, the last stand of ESG, and even a w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2011

    Consciousness vs. Sex: Jean Grae and the Plight of the Underground Female Rapper

    Jean Grae​ Jean Grae, who performs tonight at the New Parish, is a very talented rapper. That's not just a very talented female rapper, but a very talented hip-hop artist who deserves to be considered on nothing more than her own lyrical merits, and shouldn't be given some sort of a rap pass d ... More >>

  • Music

    September 1, 2010

    Marlena Shaw is often sampled, but she sounds great on her own

    Jean Grae​ Jean Grae, who performs tonight at the New Parish, is a very talented rapper. That's not just a very talented female rapper, but a very talented hip-hop artist who deserves to be considered on nothing more than her own lyrical merits, and shouldn't be given some sort of a rap pass d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2010

    Last Night: Talib Kweli and DJ Hi-Tek at The Fillmore

    Talib Kweli and DJ Hi-Tek @The Fillmore May 24, 2010 Better than: promThe Fillmore was a buzz with another all ages fair last night, boasting headliners Talib Kweli and DJ Hi-Tek, also known as Reflection Eternal, to reunite and perform for a large crowd of enthusiastic fans. Doors opened as the v ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 21, 2010

    DJ Premier's Moving Statement on Guru's Death, Letter

    In the wake of hip-hop icon Guru's death earlier this week, supporters have come out in full force, paying tribute to the legacy the rapper has left behind. We've seen Twitter shout outs, listened to Gang Starr singles on the radio, and heard nothing but praise for the man's impact on music. Sadly, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2010

    R.I.P. Gang Starr's Guru

    Legendary hip-hop emcee Guru passed away on April 19 at age 43 after a reportedly long battle with cancer that forced him to be hospitalized earlier this year. The news was posted to DJPremierblog.com, a fan site dedicated to Guru's former GangStarr partner, DJ Premier. Although the blog had been up ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2010

    Humphry Slocombe's Tweets Inspire Jasper Slobrushe's Snarky Parody

    twitter.com/jasperslobrusheFlavors include mustard cioppino kiwi and caramel mucus gazpacho.​Yesterday, we marveled at Humphry Slocombe's Twitter feats, and today we've spotted a parody feed. Jasper Slobrushe professes to have "fuckin' edgy ice cream, bitches!" A recent tweet: Try a Too Soon ... More >>

  • Music

    February 3, 2010

    The Zen Buddha of the N-Judah: Rapper Richie Cunning

    twitter.com/jasperslobrusheFlavors include mustard cioppino kiwi and caramel mucus gazpacho.​Yesterday, we marveled at Humphry Slocombe's Twitter feats, and today we've spotted a parody feed. Jasper Slobrushe professes to have "fuckin' edgy ice cream, bitches!" A recent tweet: Try a Too Soon ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2010

    Gone Clubbin' at Debaser: Blunts and Broads in Dive Bars

    Matthew Davis​You could blame Debaser's recent run-in with Internet flame wars (pt. 1 and pt. 2) for the massive line that stretched outside during the '90s club night at The Knockout on Saturday. But the truth is that people really like to dance to classic hip-hop on the weekends, and when Debase ... More >>

  • Music

    January 21, 2009

    The Boozoo Boogie

    Matthew Davis​You could blame Debaser's recent run-in with Internet flame wars (pt. 1 and pt. 2) for the massive line that stretched outside during the '90s club night at The Knockout on Saturday. But the truth is that people really like to dance to classic hip-hop on the weekends, and when Debase ... More >>

  • Music

    July 25, 2007

    French robots rule! Daft Punk takes the lead at the summer's biggest dance party

    Matthew Davis​You could blame Debaser's recent run-in with Internet flame wars (pt. 1 and pt. 2) for the massive line that stretched outside during the '90s club night at The Knockout on Saturday. But the truth is that people really like to dance to classic hip-hop on the weekends, and when Debase ... More >>

  • Music

    June 27, 2007

    The Call of Katrina

    Dirty Dozen Brass Band gives sonic insight into New Orleans' stormy history

  • Music

    August 16, 2006

    All Fists and Kisses

    Dirty Dozen Brass Band gives sonic insight into New Orleans' stormy history

  • Music

    September 14, 2005

    BeatBox

    The Team declares "It's Gettin' Hot"; rappers Guru and Kool Keith get smooth and batshit crazy, respectively

  • Calendar

    August 17, 2005

    KAH Boom

    A hip hop orchestra that runs counter to mainstream beats

  • Music

    July 27, 2005

    BeatBox

    Mu brings the techno stompdown to Rx; Mighty hosts a hip hop jammy-jam block party

  • Music

    July 28, 2004

    Hear This

    Django Reinhardt Project takes on the Gypsy jazz master; the 60-piece Dakah Hip Hop Orchestra makes its SF debut

  • Music

    May 26, 2004

    Turner's Death, Taxes, & Prozack

    Oakland MC Prozack was headed for the big time. Then his major-label deal fell apart.

  • Music

    April 14, 2004

    Murs

    Murs 3:16: The 9th Edition

  • Music

    February 11, 2004

    Triosk Meets Jan Jelinek

    '1+3+1'

  • Music

    May 21, 2003

    Son Doobie

    Funk Superhero

  • News

    October 4, 2000

    SF Weekly Wammies 2000

    Your choices of the top local bands

  • Music

    March 3, 1999

    Riff Raff

    Your choices of the top local bands

  • Music

    October 21, 1998

    Into the Groovy

    Your choices of the top local bands

  • Music

    October 7, 1998

    Reviews

    Your choices of the top local bands

  • Music

    April 29, 1998

    Reviews

    Your choices of the top local bands

  • Music

    August 2, 1995

    Recordings

    Your choices of the top local bands

  • News

    April 5, 1995

    What's Killing Hip Hop?

    From the Western Addition to the East Bay, police and wary club owners have all but banished hip hop. Have the cops overreacted? Are the clubs at fault? Or have a few well-armed fans hijacked the positive vibe of the hip-hop nation?

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