Rapper Solar has announced his return after two years of keeping a low profile.
Solar, who kept close ties with Guru in the final years of his life, told AHH that he plans to hit the road with a newly formed Jazzmatazz band, inspired by Guru’s series of albums. Members of the group come from Living Colour.
“Nothing like a pro-filled jazz-ed band live. Add in a horn section, percussion, rappers, guest artists and you got a killer concert,” Solar told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “It’s a music and culture mix – a concert like no other. I also get to honor Guru – just by getting Jazzmatazz back on tour.”
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Solar explained why he disappeared from the public eye since Guru’s death in August 2010.“It took me a long time to pick up the pieces – make decisions. […] Losing Guru was a lot to deal with but now I know I can move on.
“With Jazzmatazz’ 20th anniversary next year, Guru just might be smiling over the fact we will be playing out live again,” he continued.
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Solar hopes to rekindle the pride he felt in collaborating with Guru, and hopes that fans will feel the same way. “Jazzmatazz was Guru’s at first but when I joined, Jazzmatazz became our pride and joy,” he said. “I hope to rekindle that pride, that joy and by doing touring, I’m carrying on Guru’s legacy. I think it is a fitting tribute to my brother from another mother and to the fans who have been wondering about Jazzmatazz since his passing.”
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