MASS APPEAL:BEST OFLiner Note Author: Soren Baker. Photographer: Daniel Hastings. Undoubtedly one of the most respected, influential, and consistently tight DJ MC combos in the history of hip hop, Guru and Premier have evolved from an afro centric, break heavy duo in the vein of Eric B & Rakim to legendarily versatile veterans with almost 20 years in the game. The untouchable one two punch of DJ Premier's street level beats and Guru's signature smoothed out voice leaves