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Gang Starr was an American hip hop duo, consisting of Houston-born record producer DJ Premier and Boston, Massachusetts rapper Guru. [ 1 ] Gang Starr was at its height from 1989 to 2003, and are considered a widely influential MC-and-producer duo in hip hop history.
"Dedicated 2 the City" (Gang Starr Mix) 1991 Subsonic 2 Include Me Out "Satisfaction (Gang Starr Remix) Wendy & Lisa: Re-Mix-in-a-Carnation "I've Lost My Ignorance (And Don't Know Where to Find It) [Gang Starr Remix] Dream Warriors: 12" Qui Sème Le Vent Récolte Le Tempo" (Gang Starr Mix) MC Solaar "Free Your Feelings (Gifted Mix)" Slam Slam
Gang Starr made archetypal East Coast hip hop with Guru's rhyming described as sharp-eyed but anti-ostentatious. [8] In 1993, Guru released the first in a series of four solo albums while still a member of Gang Starr. Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1 featured collaborations with Donald Byrd, N'Dea Davenport, MC Solaar and Roy Ayers and received positive ...
The Ownerz is the sixth studio album by the hip-hop duo Gang Starr, and the last released during Guru's lifetime. It was released in June 24, 2003, by Virgin. [13]
He produced several tracks on fellow Gang Starr Foundation member Afu-Ra's debut album Body of the Life Force and KRS-One's debut solo album Return of the Boom Bap. [1] Besides the Gang Starr Foundation, Premier is closely affiliated with M.O.P., which he names as one of his all-time favorite groups. The relationship started with the remix of ...
Born in Boston, Cary spent much of his early life in Boston's Mattapan area (known locally as "Murdapan"). [2] Growing up, he forged a friendship with rapper Guru, [2] leading to them eventually founding the group Gang Starr in Morehouse College with Shug's younger brother DJ Suave D. [1] The group disbanded when Shug was imprisoned and eventually Guru moved to New York, where he added DJ ...
Full Clip: A Decade of Gang Starr is a compilation album, featuring 35 songs released by hip hop duo Gang Starr between 1989 and 1999, plus a brief 'intro' track. It was released by Virgin Records. [3]
Moment of Truth marked Gang Starr’s fifth studio album, released in 1998 following a four-year hiatus. Prior to the album, both artists were pursuing solo work; with DJ Premier prolifically collaborating with artists such as Jay-Z, Nas, and Biggie during this period, while Guru had released his second instalment of his Jazzmatazz series.