Gang Starr is a hip hop duo composed of MC Guru and DJ Premier based in Brooklyn, New York. During their career they helped pioneer the New York City hip hop sound. The entirety of Gang Starr's catalog, especially Step in the Arena (1991), Daily Operation (1992) and Moment of Truth (1998) are well-respected among critics and hip hop heads alike. Their track "Jazz Thang", featured on the soundtrack to Spike Lee's film Mo' Better Blues, helped establish the sound of jazz rap, although they themselves consider their sound solely straight hardcore hip hop.

The group was founded in 1987 with Guru, DJ 1,2 B Down, Mike Dee and various producers, such as Donald D, J.V. Johnson or DJ Mark The 45 King. In 1987 and 1988 they released three 12" vinyl singles on the legendary Wild Pitch label, and in 1989 Guru and DJ Premier (then working under the name Waxmaster C) met for the first time. In the same year they released their first single "Words I Manifest" and went on working together as a group for six albums, a 2 CD "greatest hits" compilation and numerous singles and soundtrack contributions.

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The members of Gang Starr have deep roots in the New York hip hop scene, and have each worked with countless artists. The Gang Starr Foundation was created which was comprised of various members that have worked closely with the group, through either Guru's now defunct Ill Kid label, DJ Premier's production work or the group's management (Empire Managment).

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abrupt ipod transition: gang starr's "jazz thing" into ratt's "round & round". ow.
potatoesobrien (Ed O'Brien) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:12:48 -0000
abrupt ipod transition: gang starr's "jazz thing" into ratt's "round & round". ow.
listening to "Gang Starr - Moment Of Truth" ♫ http://blip.fm/~gepra
tweetpod (A Global Playlist) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:06:39 -0000
listening to "Gang Starr - Moment Of Truth" ♫ http://blip.fm/~gepra
listening to "Gang Starr - Moment Of Truth" ♫ http://blip.fm/~gepra
jazzzyone (Jazzzy (3Z's)) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:46:26 -0000
listening to "Gang Starr - Moment Of Truth" ♫ http://blip.fm/~gepra
listening to "Gang Starr - Moment Of Truth" ♫ http://blip.fm/~gepra
DJJazzy1 (Jazzy) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:46:26 -0000
listening to "Gang Starr - Moment Of Truth" ♫ http://blip.fm/~gepra
I favorited a YouTube video -- Gang Starr - Full Clip(Best Quality) http://bit.ly/2qKLRC
nlowhar (Neil Lowhar) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:43:40 -0000
I favorited a YouTube video -- Gang Starr - Full Clip(Best Quality) http://bit.ly/2qKLRC
@jazzzyone And Celia Cruz, Fana All-Stars...My hip-hop fav: Cunninglinguist, Dead Prez, Guru/Gang Starr. Okay Im done...lol
frparker (Felecia) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:00:58 -0000
@jazzzyone And Celia Cruz, Fana All-Stars...My hip-hop fav: Cunninglinguist, Dead Prez, Guru/Gang Starr. Okay Im done...lol

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