Info about Gang Starr
Gang Starr was an East Coast hip hop duo that consisted of the late MC Guru and DJ/producer DJ Premier. Their style combined elements of New York jazz and hip hop.
The group was founded by Keith Elam in Boston, Massachusetts in 1985 (then known as Keithy E. The Guru) and DJ 1,2 B-Down (also known as Mike Dee) with various producers, such as Donald D, J.V. Johnson or DJ Mark the 45 King helping out. In 1987 and 1988, Gang Starr released three 12" vinyl singles on the Wild Pitch label.
In 1989, the group split and the only member willing to continue under the name Gang Starr was Guru. He soon got in touch with DJ Premier (then known as Waxmaster C) who sent him a beat tape which Guru liked. He invited DJ Premier to join Gang Starr and in that same year they released their first single "Words I Manifest" along with the album No More Mr. Nice Guy (1989).
During their career Gang Starr helped pioneer the New York hip hop sound. The entire Gang Starr's catalog, especially Step in the Arena (1991), Daily Operation (1992), Hard to Earn (1994) and Moment of Truth (1998) are well-respected among critics. Their track "Jazz Thing" was featured on the soundtrack to Spike Lee's film Mo' Better Blues.
The group was founded by Keith Elam in Boston, Massachusetts in 1985 (then known as Keithy E. The Guru) and DJ 1,2 B-Down (also known as Mike Dee) with various producers, such as Donald D, J.V. Johnson or DJ Mark the 45 King helping out. In 1987 and 1988, Gang Starr released three 12" vinyl singles on the Wild Pitch label.
In 1989, the group split and the only member willing to continue under the name Gang Starr was Guru. He soon got in touch with DJ Premier (then known as Waxmaster C) who sent him a beat tape which Guru liked. He invited DJ Premier to join Gang Starr and in that same year they released their first single "Words I Manifest" along with the album No More Mr. Nice Guy (1989).
During their career Gang Starr helped pioneer the New York hip hop sound. The entire Gang Starr's catalog, especially Step in the Arena (1991), Daily Operation (1992), Hard to Earn (1994) and Moment of Truth (1998) are well-respected among critics. Their track "Jazz Thing" was featured on the soundtrack to Spike Lee's film Mo' Better Blues.
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Gang Starr - Just to Get a Rep / Associated genres: East Coast Hip-Hop | |||||
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Ungrouped | Custom | Thrasher Presents Skate and Destroy |
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Gang Starr - Mass Appeal / Associated genres: Hip-Hop | |||||
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Ungrouped | Custom | Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 |
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Soundtrack Announcement: Wave One - Old Soundtrack | PC / Xbox One / Xbox Series / PS4 / PS5 / Switch | Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 |
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Gang Starr - Moment of Truth / Associated genres: East Coast Hip-Hop | |||||
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Ungrouped | Custom | Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 2 |
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Gang Starr - Now You're Mine / Associated genres: East Coast Hip-Hop | |||||
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EA Trax | PS3 / X360 | skate. (2007) |
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Videos | PS3 / X360 | skate. (2007) |
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Gang Starr - Now You're Mine (Tommy Guerrero Remix) / Associated genres: East Coast Hip-Hop | |||||
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EA Trax | PS3 / X360 | skate. (2007) |
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(Tommy Guerrero Mix) |
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Gang Starr - Rite Where U Stand (feat. Jadakiss) (feat. Jadakiss) / Associated genres: | |||||
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Soundtrack | Xbox | Toxic Grind |
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Gang Starr - Skills / Associated genres: East Coast Hip-Hop | |||||
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Only in ingame videos | Custom | Tony Hawk's Underground |
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Gang Starr - Step In The Arena / Associated genres: East Coast Hip-Hop | |||||
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Ungrouped | Custom | Skate It |
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Ungrouped | Custom | Skate 2 |
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