Moment of Truth

by Gang Starr

Moment of Truth cover art

Following a four-year hiatus, 'Moment of Truth' finds Gang Starr at a creative apex, with DJ Premier’s refined, atmospheric production providing a layered backdrop for Guru's most introspective and urgent lyricism. The album's thematic weight is drawn from Guru's personal legal battles, lending a palpable gravity to the tracks, while notable collaborations with artists like Inspectah Deck and Scarface enhance its scope. Widely regarded as the duo's magnum opus, the record is their most commercially successful project and a definitive statement of their influential hardcore hip-hop sound.

Genres

  • East Coast Hip Hop

Tracklist

  1. You Know My Steez
  2. Robbin Hood Theory
  3. Work
  4. Royalty
  5. Above The Clouds
  6. JFK 2 LAX
  7. Itz A Set Up
  8. Moment Of Truth
  9. B.I. Vs. Friendship
  10. The Militia
  11. The Rep Growz Bigga
  12. What I'm Here 4
  13. She Knowz What She Wantz
  14. New York Strait Talk
  15. My Advice 2 You
  16. Make 'Em Pay
  17. The Mall
  18. Betrayal
  19. Next Time
  20. In Memory Of...