What's good NYC,
Tuesday night I went to Sutra lounge on first ave and Houston st. Since I moved from the Bean to New York it's been one of my favorite spots to listen to real hip hop and R&B. Tony toca Tuesdays is always poppin and you never know who's gonna roll thru. You might be at the bar with B-real from Cypress Hill or rubbing shoulders with Dj premier and close enough to pay homage to Pete Rock with a nod of the head. Last night was very special "The Finisher" Mista Cee came through to show love for the late Guru from Gangstarr. For those of you who don't know he passed away on Monday due to cancer related issues. We had a moment of silence with Mother Queen who has been a mentor to both Krs 1 and Guru over the years to say a prayer. Then we mourned as only true hip hop heads know how to do when a legend passes, play his music and reminisce. Mista cee killed it on the wheels of steel playing Gangstarr classic's almost coming to tears as he spun. "Don't be afraid to let somebody know you love them" says Mista Cee. It resinated with me as he told us to throw a peace sign in the air for Guru and love ones lost.
I was overwhelmed by the love and respect for the Boston native in NYC. Guru Left home to pursue his career because NY showed him love and recognized his talent. As a youngster I hated the fact that he left and didn't represent his city, but as I grew into a man I realized that you have to go where you can make your dreams come true. It's exactly the same reason I moved to NYC to pursue my acting career. Guru will always be a Roxbury Native but I know I have share him with NYC. RIP Guru !
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