Gang Starr
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1985 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Active: 1985 - 2003
Biography
Gang Starr was an influential American hip-hop duo, composed of late rapper Guru (Backronym for Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal, real name *Keith Elam*) and DJ Premier (real name *Chris Martin*). Premier originally from Houston and Guru from Boston, but they were based in and represented Brooklyn, New York, epitomizing the New York City hip-hop sound. The entirety of Gang Starr's catalog, especially Step In The Arena (1991) ,Daily Operation (1992), and Hard To Earn (1994) are well-respected among critics and hip-hop heads alike.
Genres
Gang Starr Discography
- No More Mr. Nice Guy (1989) - Album - rated 3.32/5
- Step in the Arena (1991) - Album - rated 3.64/5
- Daily Operation (1992) - Album - rated 3.84/5
- Hard to Earn (1994) - Album - rated 3.78/5
- The ? Remainz (1998) - EP
- The Militia / You Know My Steez (Three Men and a Lady Remix) (1998) - Single
- Moment of Truth (1998) - Album - rated 4.53/5
- Full Clip: A Decade of Gang Starr (1999) - Compilation - rated 4.03/5
- Full Clip / DWYCK (1999) - Single - rated 3.85/5
- Discipline (1999) - Single - rated 3.69/5
- Skills / Natural (2002) - Single - rated 3.51/5
- The Ownerz (2003) - Album - rated 3.48/5
- One of the Best Yet (2019) - Album - rated 3.58/5
Members
- Guru - vocals (1985–2003)
- DJ Premier - turntables, production (1989–2003)