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Gang Starr’s Debut Album ‘No More Mr. Nice Guy’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

June 3, 2024 Ben Pedroche

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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In ALBUM ANNIVERSARY Tags Gang Starr, DJ Premier, Guru
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Gang Starr’s ‘Hard To Earn’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

March 6, 2024 Jesse Ducker

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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Gang Starr’s ‘The Ownerz’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary

June 24, 2023 Daryl McIntosh

‘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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Guru’s ‘Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

May 13, 2023 Jesse Ducker

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.

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In ALBUM ANNIVERSARY Tags Guru, Gang Starr, Donald Byrd, Roy Ayers, N'Dea Davenport
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Gang Starr’s ‘Moment of Truth’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

March 28, 2023 Jesse Ducker
Gang Starr Moment of Truth

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.

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Gang Starr’s ‘Daily Operation’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective

May 1, 2022 Daryl McIntosh
Gang Starr Daily Operation

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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Gang Starr’s ‘Step In The Arena’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective

January 14, 2021 Justin Chadwick

‘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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In ALBUM ANNIVERSARY Tags Album Anniversary, Gang Starr, DJ Premier, Guru, Hip-Hop, Golden Era
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