Rap veteran, Guru, along with his partner Solar, are scheduled to release their latest collaboration, Guru 8.0 Lost & Found, May 19th via 7 Grand Records.

Although Guru and Solar have had success in the past with their Jazzmatazz series, the former Gangstarr emcee sets the record straight about the direction of the new album. “This is not hip-hop jazz,” explains Guru. “This is straight up hip-hop elevated to a higher plateau, so it shouldn’t be compared to the Jazzmatazz series. The jazzier side is a part of who I am as an entertainer, but doesn’t define who I am as an artist or as a lyricist.”

Despite the inclusion of United Kingdom soul-singer Omar on the song “Ride,” Guru 8.0 Lost and Found, will mostly feature artists on the 7 Grand roster, including K. Born, Highpower, and Doo Wop. The album also includes the tracks “Best Of My Years” and “Fast Lane,” which were inspired by the sounds of vintage and southern hip-hop, respectively.

In addition, Solar, who normally handles production duties, will make his debut as an emcee on the song “After Time.”