Guru
Keith Edward Elam (July 17, 1961 – April 19, 2010), better known by his stage name Guru, was an American rapper, record producer and actor. He was a member of the hip-hop duo Gang Starr, along with DJ Premier. He was born in Boston. In 2012, About.com placed him No. 49 on their list of Top 50 MCs of Our Time, and The Source ranked him No. 30 on their list of Top 50 Lyricists of All Time, saying "Guru dropped some of the most thoughtful rhymes on wax". Guru died on April 19, 2010, from myeloma at age 48.
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- Registered: 2026-06-11T12:36:21+00:00
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Top Tracks
- Amor para un Rato - Guru Remix
- Ongu Thangu Karrupuswamy
- Sharadha Neeradhana
- Missudu
- Iru Kannala
- Dumtaka Dum Dum
- Aval Ival
- Pom ..Pom..
- Internet Yukathula
- BIKHAYA
- BAISAGU
- Infinity
- Kallikattil Malaranthathe
- Infinity
- Pollachi Mannula
- Anamala Masanikku
- Boulo Bou
- Infinity
- Dhak - Dhak (Remix)
- Tara Ra Ra (Remix)
Albums (40)
- Vas a Bailar?! (2017-12-13)
- Amor para un Rato (Remix) (2017-03-10)
- Jameel Al Habeeba (from "Konchem Hatke") (2024-02-01)
- Badhulenti Prasnena (From "Konchem Hatke") (2023-08-24)
- The Biggest Desi Bhangra Hits, Vol. 5 (2013-12-20)
- Karuppusamy Aavesa Paadalgal (2012-03-03)
- Ayyanar Aavesa Paadalgal (2012-03-03)
- Agnisattikari (2014-07-28)
- Muneeswaran Aavesa Paadalgal (2012-03-03)
- Madurai Veeran Aavesa Paadalgal (2012-03-03)
- Sudalamadasamy Aavesa Paadalgal (2012-03-03)
- Makkala Loka (2014-08-01)
- Kishor Kumar Nenapugalu (2014-08-01)
- Annamalai Jothi (2013-10-14)
- Ellai Kaakum Karuppasamy (2013-08-15)
- Vetrivel Veeravel (2012-05-04)
- Majhi Maina Ye (2024-06-02)
- The Spirit Of Konchem Hatke - A Soliloquy (From "Konchem Hatke") (2024-02-19)
- Gali Gali Me Gharon Gharo Me Jai Shri Ram Bolega (2024-01-16)
- Itni Kripa (2023-09-10)
- Nede (2023-05-01)
- Chakri Ta Paiya Gechi (2022-10-25)
- Jaise Me Hu Superstar (2022-06-28)
- Awake (2021-10-20)
- Uyire (2021-07-28)
- I Like You (2017-07-06)
- Ellaisamipaadalgal (2012-03-03)
- KARNANA SAMPATHU (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2005-06-13)
- Afro Beats, Vol. 1: Best Collaborations (2013)
- Atke Jhatke Remix (1998-07-15)
- 90's Party (2012-11-22)
- Alata Sindura (2014-01-01)
- Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2023-05-25)
- Adivara Masani (2013-05-05)
- Retro Disco Sessions (2010-06-15)
- Deva Kottai Kdhal (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2021-09-30)
- 90's Party Hits (2012-03-27)
- SIMMA (2023-05-10)
- Verenna Vendum (2018-10-15)
- Rithika (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2023-08-09)
Recordings with proof (59)
- Qué Calor!; ISRC UYM121701777; CopyrightID 0x73afe8074c39739a494375bf50195183e00c731d83e70408d8f1c8950ea95a25; Bitcoin block 956304; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Amor para un Rato; ISRC UYM121502020; CopyrightID 0x1bc9d2aec49df22d0e53cada131dd96c99219e831658a08c7653689fd5021879; Bitcoin block 953536; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Un Beso y Mas Nada; ISRC UYM121701780; CopyrightID 0x5926e98ddad4ad64707036a36e4fc82025e18c1b1e2be7ba739dbd8c3c0cb678; Bitcoin block 957120; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Me Quedo Con Vos; ISRC UYM121700475; CopyrightID 0xeaadab7e02d3dc192648c378a73d857ce618321933dfe84ea19586cef71a9795; Bitcoin block 953528; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Slow Low Low; ISRC UYM121701783; CopyrightID 0x18c49e5726fa4deec6f14613401aa9819f5f44b4759e40784acbd12a3e156121; Bitcoin block 957124; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Todo Vale; ISRC UYM121502018; CopyrightID 0xc51a881869c8f58805a56be9742b3e382d8027d6f0234d4e91d0b49638a23fad; Bitcoin block 957120; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Robame un Beso; ISRC UYM121502016; CopyrightID 0x695ca67637b418c92111cdcaf831364c2d973673a2acd8367acd7b1b1687a1e0; Bitcoin block 956302; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Por Esta Noche; ISRC UYM121502014; CopyrightID 0xa636f73f49b2fff05628ceaed86957f442a73cf9dcb05a60f6b97525f1c3f289; Bitcoin block 953528; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Amor para un Rato - Acústico; ISRC UYM121701788; CopyrightID 0x4c5808f3fa952abc223d29d8fcffcb2e55219ed46bc6c9af570c9abeea288b34; Bitcoin block 957124; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Amor para un Rato - Guru Remix; ISRC UYM121700307; CopyrightID 0x6769b255730becd98283732f4a23b2da539a7a43e821bdea0b3ec47bcc29a3ee; Bitcoin block 957145; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Amor para un Rato - Remix; ISRC UYM121700307; CopyrightID 0x6769b255730becd98283732f4a23b2da539a7a43e821bdea0b3ec47bcc29a3ee; Bitcoin block 957118; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Jameel Al Habeeba (from "Konchem Hatke"); ISRC INT102400385; CopyrightID 0xccb438aa47c412f38483e56c7477522a2b3220df6c64dea699b5764c4e2a8200; Bitcoin block 956312; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Badhulenti Prasnena (From "Konchem Hatke"); ISRC INT102305373; CopyrightID 0xc501e7cfed5c19a5c1c71432dbbaa55e25d6d4d2bca4aa3b5369f0b5fbd243b4; Bitcoin block 956304; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Haye Mera Dil; ISRC GBEBS1200091; CopyrightID 0x1a331b2099bf2e7c282001a03452535c489e9ab0542b8d19e80ea4a632eac0d6; Bitcoin block 953536; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
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- Paraparakka Paanju; ISRC INS971200050; CopyrightID 0x71df3c59523553c7bb25b8159231f68e3c4ba5a6ebb1b99c8a95692650bfd679; Bitcoin block 956304; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Thaavi Varum Kuthirai; ISRC INS971200054; CopyrightID 0xbc6088255de22457dcdf83dcf38039cd96dc45c382b6c4df04aa94f403f6398d; Bitcoin block 956304; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
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- Adarntha Vanangalai; ISRC INS971200079; CopyrightID 0xb890032337eb2deeb3110bde884b82abb1e32d1b0cfc3814f169b7212a939a34; Bitcoin block 956302; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
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- Madurajilla; ISRC INS971200076; CopyrightID 0x0f561c353c96baa0c8d628daf99f89c779bc03e5e3b79e9470c302cf98c4b9cc; Bitcoin block 956304; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Porpanai Kottayil; ISRC INS971200081; CopyrightID 0xd72ef3ca46f9178b54dedaec5fe8161b456f4a54d4e59ed624e9513821c61b52; Bitcoin block 956889; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Samakotta Sathiradi; ISRC INS971200080; CopyrightID 0xb050f4cf4454e7c8d34876f66a58d3c9373af70a7763cdbcbb704fb2a14bbacb; Bitcoin block 957073; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Semmuni Eshwara; ISRC INS971200083; CopyrightID 0x7007207fe8844f6490b7227ee49f349d609540d783db19f5bf63e999e43254eb; Bitcoin block 956891; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Veerasadai Ventharu; ISRC INS971200082; CopyrightID 0xce4dce21ec93b6ab011dadbbf7f5fab0380b254f51d61a53a915c73a4c17a872; Bitcoin block 956894; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Morachu Morachu; ISRC INS971200078; CopyrightID 0x14ec6d995d1d7be1e286c797afd199f4c1bddc4a09455e8486c5231e46e83d0d; Bitcoin block 960113; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Andam Kidukidukka; ISRC INS971200068; CopyrightID 0xb79828eb638dd61e11594aa9571076776dcac594d6b920a132a241d2d3ddd2c4; Bitcoin block 953536; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
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- Sami Sami Madurai Veeran; ISRC INS971200069; CopyrightID 0xb112d293ec31b7d9be4210293cdb795a52bcfd542a2ef104b2b44f3093f5f07f; Bitcoin block 960216; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Seevalaperi Singaararu; ISRC INS971200086; CopyrightID 0x403817b819031f6b1960118bffe25b923c8e5014345e9a23c98fbfe78a63989a; Bitcoin block 956312; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Umayaalum Than Venda; ISRC INS971200089; CopyrightID 0xfd04ee31a64f4debab1e6eba321172f16935d02f7d44a4d01931127765b21316; Bitcoin block 957120; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
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- Vettaikuthan Poravare; ISRC INS971200090; CopyrightID 0xb20fce61c4812df2ef7e09b576565cdb869035f32aaa89070f736606728cdb76; Bitcoin block 960381; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- KALIYUGA KARNA; ISRC INM6G2101105; CopyrightID 0xdb1436da9bba8c178440ad31e49c1572042e3afdb9edf9f5ce950198b351aff9; Bitcoin block 957124; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Miss You; ISRC QMDA61469101; CopyrightID 0xcf485b978f4e51edae9de5a823a8676d716462ab353302ae478ef214435ce826; Bitcoin block 957124; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Hai Re Hai Rabba (Remix); ISRC INS189850760; CopyrightID 0x34c3db6d90d7b6d8c0f1eb0109b60aa8142e26d90bee1027c86814d54314c9e2; Bitcoin block 956302; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Odh Lee Chunariay (Remix); ISRC INS189850762; CopyrightID 0x09a783b9eb23d03a80b0e66077ed3937f197f4108eb7799b0923d0c1515f7952; Bitcoin block 957124; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Punjabi Kudee Mare (Remix); ISRC INS189850759; CopyrightID 0x5a24e0b2eb94802eef1d403bdac654c8877ffb3caaa7f351800fa4ccb2aa5aab; Bitcoin block 960164; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Rich Girl; ISRC ITA730910281; CopyrightID 0x05b8ca44e8e128280e361778a06e14b5ac3df23dfd67f47c4cad83649aa1fcec; Bitcoin block 956891; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Follow Me; ISRC ITA730910196; CopyrightID 0xa2d4ac57b353fe9bcb60eaa8b675fc327e8007de9ee02e872e815a7b0de9c071; Bitcoin block 956304; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Moonlight Shadow; ISRC ITA730983701; CopyrightID 0xf5095c5f9e186c8be665dc9e7e7d01422c0d6e4b5625da1e449364e11228fc7c; Bitcoin block 956304; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Karikuzhambu Vaasam; ISRC INT132300188; CopyrightID 0x93c7df7469667453235bf66156b51ee55630de66b5cd773d2c1445996e62280c; Bitcoin block 957118; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Masaniye Masaniye; ISRC INS971200791; CopyrightID 0xdc84a29b4d9aff94c0d51dc79eba649d8d90fa8a4035a8c7f8ce6e42e94fc43f; Bitcoin block 957120; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
- Pollachi Mannula; ISRC INS971200790; CopyrightID 0x89335dc64b980224d876fdc8f609e893342b8e97e0ae64547829dceca2398ca7; Bitcoin block 960144; anchored record, OpenTimestamps proof, verification result
Full machine-verifiable record (JSON-LD, dual-chain proof, every album and recording): https://artists.proofprofile.net/storage/jsonld/artists/5f4c/artist-89932.json
Popularity-0 recordings of Guru in everplay, described from supplier metadata.