Arguably not the strongest of Gang Starr’s seven studio albums, but ‘No More Mr. Nice Guy’ is essential listening for those wishing to understand the genesis of one of hip-hop’s all-time greatest duos.
Read moreGang Starr’s ‘Hard To Earn’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Among Gang Starr’s seven studio albums, ‘Hard To Earn’ is the one that feels the most quintessentially New York. And it may just be the greatest LP the duo ever crafted together.
Read moreGang Starr’s ‘The Ownerz’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
‘The Ownerz’ was definitely what Gang Starr loyalists had grown to expect, as the album emerged as one of the top five hip-hop albums of 2003.
Read moreGuru’s ‘Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Given Gang Starr’s connection to jazz and Guru’s own deep love for the music, ‘Jazzmatazz’ made perfect sense as his inaugural solo album.
Read moreGang Starr’s ‘Moment of Truth’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
As a counterpoint to mainstream hip-hop music sporting a glossier sheen in 1998, Gang Starr thrived, slightly updating its sound, but remaining true to its roots.
Read moreGang Starr’s ‘Daily Operation’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective
Like the rest of their prolific catalog, Gang Starr’s third studio album raised the bar artistically upon its release in the spring of 1992.
Read moreGang Starr’s ‘Step In The Arena’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective
‘Step In The Arena’ expanded upon the promise of Gang Starr’s debut LP, establishing Guru & DJ Premier as a hip-hop force to be reckoned with.
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