Guru's Jazzmatazz, Vol. 3: Streetsoul

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Released October 3, 2000 Length 62:13 Label Virgin Records		Recorded 1999-2000 Release date 3 October 2000 Genre Jazz rap

Jazzmatazz, Vol. 3 Streetsoul(2000) Baldhead Slick & Da Click(2001) Artists Guru, Angie Stone, Bald Head Slick Producers Guru, Erykah Badu, J Dilla, DJ Premier, Agallah Similar Guru albums, Jazz rap albums, Other albums

Guru's Jazzmatazz, Vol. 3: Streetsoul is the third studio album by American hip hop recording artist Guru. The project is the third entry in the Jazzmatazz series from Guru of Gang Starr fame.

Synopsis

As the title seems to suggest, this volume featured a blend of Soul with R&B. The decline in Jazz inflections that made Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1 popular continued on this release (the decline was already noticeable on Jazzmatazz, Vol. 2: The New Reality.) According to Billboard's music charts, any aspersions levied by music critics against the album had little (if any) impact on its performance in the marketplace. Streetsoul outperformed previous entries significantly; it peaked at #32 and #8 on the Billboard 200 and "Top R&B / Hip Hop Albums" charts respectively.

As with previous releases, a host of guest performers were featured on this recording. Most of the artists are stalwarts of the neo soul and R&B scene. First-time appearances in the series were made by several contemporary acts, including Amel Larrieux, Angie Stone, Bilal, Craig David, Donell Jones, Erykah Badu, and The Roots. Veterans featured on this release include Herbie Hancock and Isaac Hayes.