Spotify Release Info
Track: Jazz Thing - Video Mix
Artist: Gang Starr
Album: Full Clip: A Decade Of Gang Starr
Artist Bio
Name: Gang Starr
Spotify Genres: east coast hip hop, hip hop, boom bap
Followers: 1,044,537
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Biography
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.
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1.Full ClipFull Clip: A Decade Of Gang Starr
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2.WorkMoment Of Truth
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3.Mass AppealHard To Earn
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4.Above The CloudsMoment Of Truth
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5.Moment Of TruthMoment Of Truth
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6.What I'm Here 4Moment Of Truth
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7.You Know My SteezMoment Of Truth
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8.My Advice 2 YouMoment Of Truth
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9.Family and LoyaltyOne Of The Best Yet
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10.Code Of The StreetsHard To Earn
Discogs Release Info
Release: Gang Starr - Jazz Thing
Year: 1990
Genres: Hip Hop