Gang Starr

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.

Influenced by: Rakim, KRS-One, Eric B. & Rakim, A Tribe Called Quest

Active:

1989-2023

Scene:

NYC/Brooklyn

Side projects

• Jeru the Damaja
• Guru's Jazzmatazz

• Soul DeepSat, Jun 27
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• ATLANTIC STARRSun, Oct 11
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• De La SoulSun, Sep 20
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• The RootsSat, Sep 19
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• Love GangSat, Jun 20
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• Wu-Tang ClanTue, Sep 15
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• Star BandzSun, Sep 6
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