Hard to Earn

by Gang Starr

Hard to Earn cover art

'Hard to Earn' is a quintessential masterpiece of East Coast boom-bap, defined by DJ Premier's innovative use of minimalist samples and scratching. Guru delivers incredibly rhythmic, deadpan street wisdom and introspective observations that solidified Gang Starr's reputation for raw, urban authenticity.

Genres

  • Boom Bap

Tracklist

  1. Intro (The First Step)
  2. ALONGWAYTOGO
  3. Code Of The Streets
  4. Brainstorm
  5. Tonz 'O' Gunz
  6. The Planet
  7. Aiiight Chill
  8. Speak Ya Clout
  9. DWYCK
  10. Words From The Nutcracker
  11. Mass Appeal
  12. Blowin' Up The Spot
  13. Suckas Need Bodyguards
  14. Now You're Mine
  15. Mostly Tha Voice
  16. F.A.L.A.
  17. Comin' For The Datazz