The Boombox

How ‘Jazzmatazz Vol. 1′ Established Guru As Rap’s Preeminent Jazz Man

Sampling has been a longstanding practice in rap music, with producers delving into various genres in search of the perfect groove or break-beat to pair with an emcee's lyrics. One of the most ...
The Grio

Guru’s ‘Jazzmatazz’ gave agency to three decades of hip-hop and jazz fusion

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. The landscape of hip-hop was rapidly changing by 1993, as its commercial ...
Stereogum

The Jazz-Rap Explosion Of 1993, 25 Years Later

Twenty-five years after its release, hindsight reveals one now-dated aspect of Guru's Jazzmatazz, Volume 1: The front cover refers to its fusion of hip-hop and jazz as "experimental." In 1993, the ...
The Boombox

Guru’s ‘Jazzmatazz Vol. 1′ Gets 25th Anniversary 3-LP Deluxe Vinyl Reissue

Guru helped usher in a new era of hip-hop and jazz fusion with his innovative album, Jazzmatazz Vol. 1. The Jazzmatazz series is among the most beloved works in hip-hop, further establishing the late ...
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Virgin/EMI to Release The Best of Guru’s Jazzmatazz

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Guru’s ‘Jazzmatazz’ gave agency to three decades of hip-hop and jazz fusion

Opinion: In recognition of the 30th anniversary of Guru’s solo debut, “Jazzmatazz Volume 1,” theGrio examines its affect on hip-hop and so-called jazz’s on-going alliance. Editor’s note: The following ...