Greg Nice took the stage at Los Angeles’ AFEX party with DJ Adam 12 to perform Gangstarr’s classic “DWYCK” in honor of the late Guru. Greg Nice prepares for his solo debut, Popcycle, dropping August 31st on One Haven / Industry Rule 4080, which will feature guest shots from Tony Yayo, DJ Webstar, and Flava [cont.]

Here is video of the second tour stop for DJ’s Just Blaze and Alchemist. Currently they are on moving onto their third show on the Soundclash Tour. DJ Premier will also be on the tour for one show in Paris.

Preem and Pete Rock prepare for their face off in Tokyo – soundcheck and interview footage above.

Here are the tour dates for DJ Premier as he hits the road for the Gang Starr tribute. 2 May 2010, Ebisu Liquid Room, Tokyo, Japan (With Pete Rock) 6 May 2010, Cabaret Aléatiore, Marseille, France 7 May 2010, Kugl, St. Gallen, Switzerland 8 May 2010, Gare de Lion, Wil, Switzerland 10 May 2010, Molodoï, [cont.]

Yup, you read that right. Solar reportedly wants Premier to join him in a memorial concert for Guru. “Not only Premier, but the whole Gang Starr Foundation — everybody, for sure,” Solar told MTV News. “It couldn’t be [a tribute] without them. Plus, the list of artists Guru and I have already compiled that would [cont.]

New freestyle from Mike Bigga aka Killer Mike. Good freestyle, real talk. Check it out below. Mike Bigga (aka Killer Mike) – “Guru Salute Freestyle” (MP3)

Guru’s sister, Patricia Elam, spoke with MTV news and revealed more details regarding Guru’s passing and Solar’s attempts to control the flow of information regarding the health of her brother, claiming Solar did not inform them about his death. [My son] Justin found out on the Internet and called me. I had to call my [cont.]

This is part of a 2007 interview with Guru and Solar with FaceCulture. Watch as Solar loses his cool when Guru’s past with Premier is mentioned. There is such a thing as bad publicity – and this is it. #fucksolar.

DJ Premier hosted a very positive evening on Sirius Hip-Hop Nation, paying tribute to the late Guru. In addition to doing an incredible tribute mix (as seen above), he also spoke on visiting Guru in the hospital, played an unreleased track “93 Interlude”, and spoke to Guru’s nephew, Justin Nicholas Elam Ruff (who hauntingly sounds [cont.]

One thing surrounding the controversial, untimely, and tragic death of Guru is the fate of his yet-to-be released recordings. We all know that Guru has been recording exclusively on 7*Grand Recordings over the last few years with Solar. What this means, sadly, is that the recordings under the label that remain unfinished or in the [cont.]

DJ Premier just released the following statement in regards to Guru’s passing. IT WAS A SAD DAY FOR ME TO GET CONFIRMATION ON THE DEATH OF A MAN WHO I WILL CONTINUE TO CALL MY BROTHER, KEITH ELAM, BETTER KNOWN AS GURU OF THE LEGENDARY GANG STARR. FROM 1988-2004, WE EXPERIENCED SO MUCH SUCCESS TOGETHER [cont.]

Not surprisingly, in a new statement released by Guru’s sister on behalf of his family, new facts are released that directly contradict claims made by Solar since February. The statement reads: The Elam family wishes to thank the fans of our son/brother/father uncle/nephew/cousin Keith aka GURU for the outpouring of love, concern and support. Our [cont.]

This is quite possibly the greatest promotional piece from a record label of all time. These were produced in 1999 by CoolTempo, who handled Gang Starr’s distribution overseas. Alone like this, these autographed versions were given out in the U.S. to key deejays and industry folk, signed by Guru and DJ Premier. Some of you [cont.]

Philly meets Columbus by way of Brooklyn on this new collaboration between Truck North, The 3rd and super-producer DJ Premier. Truck North + The 3rd + DJ Premier – “Out There” (MP3)

New interview with Preemo and FADER TV about his upcoming project with KRS-One and his past projects. Check it out above.

How badly do you want this? To celebrate the Manhattan Records’ DJ Premier vs. Pete Rock show happening in Japan on May 2nd, the famed outlet is selling these now on their website. Get your Yen right.

Nice, DJ Premier pays homage to the late great Malcolm McLaren who passed last week, with this eclectic mix that touches upon the Sex Pistols, Art of Noise, World Famous Supreme, Yes, and McLaren himself. Malcolm narrates from beyond the grave. TRACKLIST: Malcolm McLaren – It Was A New York Phenomenon Sex Pistols – Anarchy [cont.]

Preemo stops by the Tim Westwood show for a interview and conversation about a future track with Fat Joe and past projects that DJ Premier has done. Premier talks about Jay-Z, The Notorious B.I.G. and many other classic artists. Preemo also talks about how Guru got started.

This morning, the man who refers to himself as “Super Producer” Solar released a new statement via his own company, Yo! Promotions, addressing the rumors swirling around Guru’s health, and taking some time to promote 7 Grand Records. As usual, the press release starts off on a positive note, suggesting that Guru is getting better, [cont.]

NYG’z will make their return this summer on DJ Premier’s Year Round Records imprint, with their second LP, Hustla’s Union. The album will feature guest appearances from Busta Rhymes, D’Angelo, Ice Cube, M.O.P., and more….. All we have to say is, Ice Cube on a Preemo track? Please let this happen….[Source: DPB]