Working with one of the greatest producers to ever live brought out the best in Royce Da 5’9” as an artist and gave him the confidence to build even further on his legacy.
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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.
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One of the greatest hip-hop albums of the ‘90s—and arguably of all time—‘The Sun Rises In The East’ showcases Jeru The Damaja & DJ Premier’s symbiotic skills on the mic and mixing boards.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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On his sophomore album, Jeru takes aim at those he perceives as the enemies of hip-hop, including the Bad Boys and Death Rows of the world.
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‘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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The duo’s rough edges make the lyrics and the feeling behind them ring true, while solidly complementing DJ Premier’s top-notch soundscapes.
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