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They say it's lonely at the top in whatever you do

Probably one of the most influential Gang Starr songs, Guru spits lyrical genius over a–needless to say–genius Premo beat. DJ Premier said the following about the track: "The first verse was a universal verse anyone could relate to. Guru was going thru a trial at the time, so it was really heartfelt. That’s why the second verse was about his fear of going to prison for five years. And that’s why he told me to name the album Moment of Truth, because our attorney told us that if he did go to jail, it would be right when the album drops, and he wouldn’t be ’round to do any of the … read more
Probably one of the most influential Gang Starr songs, Guru spits lyrical genius over a–needless to say–genius Premo beat. DJ Premier said the follow… read more
Probably one of the most influential Gang Starr songs, Guru spits lyrical genius over a–needless to say–genius Premo beat. DJ Premier said the following about the track: "The first … read more

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Gang Starr was an influential American 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. Though these titles helped establish the duo as one… read more
Gang Starr was an influential American duo, composed of late rapper Guru (Backronym for Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal, real name Keith Elam) and DJ Premier (real name Chris Mart… read more
Gang Starr was an influential American 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 … read more

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