On Monday April 19,2010, Keith "GURU" Elam passed away due to cancer and has gone on to a better life. As a founding member of Gangstarr featuring producer DJ Premier, Guru delivered vocals for classic albums like No More Mr. Nice Guy (1989), Step in the Arena (1991), Daily Operation (1992), Hard to Earn (1994), Moment of Truth (1998) and The Ownerz (2003). Guru rhymed over 160 of DJ Premier’s productions throughout the course of his career, before launching his own record label 7 Grand in 2004 to continue releasing his legendary series of Jazzmatazz albums.

Get ready to turn it up nice and loud...this is my tribute to one of my most favorite Hiphop groups of all-time...GANGSTARR. Rest In Peace and Power to Keith Elam b.k.a. GURU. You will be missed but never forgotten. Your trademark monotone voice will live forever through your music.