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Statut : Célibataire
Ville : BROOKLYN
Pays: US
Date d’inscription :: 11/06/2005
dimanche, mai 25, 2008 
TODAY, around 2pm, our dear friend, family member and musical collaborator Tero "CAMU TAO" Smith passed away in his home town of Columbus, Ohio. Tero had been quietly fighting for his life for the last year and a half after being diagnosed with lung cancer.

To those who knew Tero, he was an almost uncategorizable force of nature. Wild, hilarious, proud, loving, tough, outspoken, spontaneous and brilliant. He wore his heart on his sleeve and he dripped creativity, leaving inspiration and awe in the hearts and minds of anyone who was fortunate enough to see him work.

We, his friends and family, have truly had our collective hearts broken by his passing. Not only because of the loss of our friend, but because of the loss of his contribution to those who never knew what we knew about his talent and his potential. He was the secret that no one wanted to keep and we always knew that one day his vision and his heart could change music forever the way he changed all of our lives.

His departure from us all 1 month away from his 31st birthday is nothing less than a tragedy... nothing less than a crime. he was a gift to us all and he is irreplaceable. Rest in peace, Mu. We will love you forever. May god bless you and your family.

R.I.P.
Tero "CAMU TAO" Smith
born 6/26/77, passed 5/25/08
wm/cc



sincerely,
jaime "el-p" meline (on behalf of many, many wonderful and broken hearted friends)
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Bern Somethin', Learn Somethin'
Kevin McCaffrey

 
That is very tragic. I was so looking forward to seeing a Central Services album one day. Camu is irreplaceable.

 
Publié par Bern Somethin', Learn Somethin' le dimanche, mai 25, 2008 - 11:55
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deep thought

 
EL-P im sorry for yours and Aesop's loss, I have been an avid fan of Def Jux for years and I am sorry to hear about the passing of your friend, from this tragedy great music will bless our ears in memory of CAMU brought to us by you and all of the Def Jux family.....One love and my prayers are with CAMU's friends and family.........Deep Thought
 
Publié par deep thought le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 12:15
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Stream Of Consciousness

 
My heart goes out to his family and friends...too many greats fall before their time. I suppose that is life.
Keep your head up EL-P!
 
Publié par Stream Of Consciousness le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 12:15
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The DJs Crazy Girl

 
Many blessings to you and your family. You will forever be present in your music & in the memories of your friends and family. May eternal rest be granted to you. Peace always.

 
Publié par The DJs Crazy Girl le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 12:16
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Allan

 
Whoa...that's horrible news. I saw DJ Stef's status update and was wondering what was up. Cancer sucks, and 31 is too early to go. My condolences to Camu's fam and everyone at Def Jux. Man...
 
Publié par Allan le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 12:16
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Spinundrum™

 
Really sad to think one element of the Fantastic Damage album has passed to the next dimension -- Peace be with you guys --
 
Publié par Spinundrum™ le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 12:16
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Mumblejunkie

 
Speechless man, completely shocked. A whole hunk of the UK is gonna miss that unique and brilliant sound. Love, thoughts n' Peas, M.Junkie...
 
Publié par Mumblejunkie le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 12:17
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n.i.c.o.l.a.i.

 
ripcamu.
u were my idol growing up bumping mhz
 
Publié par n.i.c.o.l.a.i. le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 12:34
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Abeo Rzo

 
I knew about his condition for a minute, but I also knew that Camu was strong. All I can say is I dropped my jaw when I caught this news... Easily one of the most talented dudes making music, and believe me, I know what you mean by "the secret no one wanted to keep"... Homie was on the verge of bringing some of the freshest ideas to Hip-Hop. He was singing his heart out on the last shows he performed... An unbelievably powerful song to go out on "Death, Where Have You Been All My Life?" in retrospect to this. To say the least, his music and soul will live on in the hearts of many.


Rest In Peace Camu.


- Rzo
 
Publié par Abeo Rzo le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 12:34
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SICNS

 
Hold The Floor..... Rest in Peace
 
Publié par SICNS le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 12:42
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New York Mike R.I.P. Bruiser GFYC MATW

 
R.I.P.
Tero "Camu Tao" Smith
Sunrise: June 26,1977
Sunset: May 25,2008
The Loss of this man weighs heavy on all of our hearts,
He may not be here in the physical form but his spirit will live on forever in everyone's hearts and ears!!!!! He truly left his mark on all of us, his family, friends and family, Everyone who is a Weathermen fan should throw their W' M' s up in memory of Camu Tao!!!!!!!!
 
Publié par New York Mike R.I.P. Bruiser GFYC MATW le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 12:48
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vedarone

 
very unfortunate for all. sorry for the tragic loss.

 
Publié par vedarone le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 12:48
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WDC-"Progress Report Vol:3" OUT NOW!

 
RIP Camu Tao, "The good die young"
 
Publié par WDC-"Progress Report Vol:3" OUT NOW! le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 12:52
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Mr. Russo
Michael Russo

 
Celebrate his life, memories shall always keep him alive...as well as his music. I do send my condolences. God bless.

 
Publié par Mr. Russo le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 1:05
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Derill Pounds

 
r.i.p camu tao... was truly an original artist that will not be forgotten. our hearts are with you, your friends, and family...
 
Publié par Derill Pounds le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 1:05
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Mr Enok

 
may peace be with you
 
Publié par Mr Enok le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 1:35
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Mr Wilson
ryan wilson

 
its a sad day in hiphop camu tao was a great eemce he will be greatly missed being he hails from the cbus and by far made some of the best shit to come from ohio only the good and talented die young every day it seem like there is a new fallin hero R.I.
P Tero Smith makin the phat shit in the skys now
 
Publié par Mr Wilson le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 1:36
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Nosferatu
Jordynn Roo

 





your friend and my friend are chillin' in the afterworld. Camu's voice will be greatly missed by all... so sad.


-Roo
 
Publié par Nosferatu le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 2:03
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oiciruam

 
Dam R.I.P Camu, this is some sad news. You never even got a chance to drop your album.

 
Publié par oiciruam le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 2:03
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jay destro

 
bummer... sorry to hear it. rest in peace.

 
Publié par jay destro le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 2:03
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ReCaaLL the Albatross

 
rest in peace...hold the floor forever
 
Publié par ReCaaLL the Albatross le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 2:20
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I can't even imagine what you are going thru right now cuz I know Tao was one of your closest homies..
To me, Camu Tao's flow, voice and beastly energy/verbal attack were unfuckwithable..
"hold the floor" blew the top of my head off the first time i heard it and i always looked forward to hearing him on tracks from that point on...this is a real loss because as a fan i felt like his best shit was still to come and as a Juxie to the 5th power i thought Tao represented one of the many unique facets of your label..
sorry about your boy laserface, my thoughts and prayers are with Tao's friends, family and fans...
RIP MU
DEF JUX 4 LIFE
Sincerely,
Sean P.
Young
 
Publié par le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 2:36
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Liberty City Vandal
Tee Gee

 
My sincerest condolences go out to you and everyone at Def Jux. I just hope that he's in a better place where he don't got to suffer no more. R.I.P Tero "Camo Tau" Smith...
 
Publié par Liberty City Vandal le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 2:37
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washington

 
My condolences to his friends and family. This is a huge shock.

 
Publié par washington le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 2:37
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I grew up watching Camu hold it down. I can't even begin to say how I feel.

 
Publié par le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 2:49
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Tymॐ Onॐ. RESPECT TO ALL THE JUNGLE MASSIVE!.

 
HE WILL ALWAYS BE A DOPE PRODUCER,MC!!. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIM AND HIS FAM.

 
Publié par Tymॐ Onॐ. RESPECT TO ALL THE JUNGLE MASSIVE!. le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 2:49
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B.Bakus (Learning Curve)

 
damn...

you said it best el...

RIP...

truly,
bakus
lc
 
Publié par B.Bakus (Learning Curve) le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 3:25
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KARNIEGE

 
THAT'S NO LIE ABOUT CAM HE MADE SUCH AN IMPACT ON ALL OF US IN SOME WAY .... I KNOW HE WILL LIVE ON THRU ALL OF US. THIS KID HAD A BEAUTIFUL MIND THAT SURELY WILL BE MISSED...........R.I.P CAM TAO, CAM-LEE CAM DIESEL.. TERO SMITH ......
 
Publié par KARNIEGE le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 3:39
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Vinny Inglese

 
holy shit...i just shed a tear el. he was a genius. im SOO SORRY DUDE, PLEASE FOR HIM, FOR THE FANS, FOR YOU PUT OUT CENTRAL SERVICES. I'M FUCKING SHOCKED. IM HOPPING IN MY JEEP AND BUMPING CAMU TAO JOINTS ALL NIGHT LONG.
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MAN
 
Publié par Vinny Inglese le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 3:40
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NICK SWEEPAH /// CARTOON HELL

 
damn.














just, damn.

 
Publié par NICK SWEEPAH /// CARTOON HELL le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 3:40
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Perpetual Rebel Movement

 
Condolences.

 
Publié par Perpetual Rebel Movement le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 3:40
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Howard Roark

 
fuck...
 
Publié par Howard Roark le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 3:46
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_

 
I CANT~ BELIEVE THIS ,,,ITS SAD ...

ONE OF THE GREAT ONES!

R.I.
P

CAMU! IN HOUR HEARTS ALWAYS..MUCH LOVE 2 THE FAM.. AND ALL THE WEATHERMEN KREW!
 
Publié par _ le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 4:28
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Juggulator

 
Way too fuckin' soon....
 
Publié par Juggulator le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 4:28
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Theanon Wonder

 
hash, a great loss for every one.

my condolences to his friends and family.

RIP
 
Publié par Theanon Wonder le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 11:03
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Manu

 
Damn... RIP, hope you are in a better place! I will miss the music...
 
Publié par Manu le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 11:03
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I2NVME
Liz Holmberg-Reid

 
Oh. i just sit here and cry, you wrote beautiful words of him. may you meet again.

 
Publié par I2NVME le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 11:04
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Angry Teng

 
fuck! he was the most original of all you weathermen...
 
Publié par Angry Teng le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 11:04
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JukeB[]x

 
Damn ya'll. Tragic doesn't cut it. Dude was my age. WAY too young to be dyin'.


Hold those that are close to ya and recognize what you've got. It ain't always gonna be there.


Peace be with ya Tero.

 
Publié par JukeB[]x le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 11:04
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GEN

 
RIP CAMU TAO
Much Love 4 El-p + DEF JUX FAM
 
Publié par GEN le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 11:04
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Militant Monkey
Gramm Mathew Esq.

 
I'm very sad to here this news; very sad. His talent shined very brightly - he's going to be missed for sure.

 
Publié par Militant Monkey le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 11:04
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PZA
Gianmarco PZA

 
I Can't Believe To This...
It's so fucking sad,
rest in peace Camu
 
Publié par PZA le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 1:35
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Gwi-lo

 
R.I.P.

Forever missed!
LazyFader.

 
Publié par Gwi-lo le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 1:36
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Kornelius Keyloid

 
May God bless you, Camu...
R.I.P.

 
Publié par Kornelius Keyloid le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 1:38
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billybob
Yuri Abrosimov

 
RIP CAMU
u r in better place now

great sorry to all family
 
Publié par billybob le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 1:39
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(((((int’l on standby)))))

 
R.I.P.

 
Publié par (((((int’l on standby))))) le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 5:40
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StrangeLove PHD
StrangeLove PHD unknown

 
Never Seen It Coming
 
Publié par StrangeLove PHD le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 5:40
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da Xpert

 
CAMU TAO has teached us what does ..style.. means. now he's learning from god how to help all us from the sky.

an another wild force of nature has gone, but everyone will remember him for the rest of his life.

all my love to friends and family
 
Publié par da Xpert le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 5:41
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Cho MF Li
charlie estberg

 
i'm sorry for your loss. I have been a def jux listener and fan for many years now, and will greatly miss his voice and all around quality. he's in a better place now.

 
Publié par Cho MF Li le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 5:41
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Mar2

 
He will be missed greatly...may he find peace
 
Publié par Mar2 le lundi, mai 26, 2008 - 5:41
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