Gang Starr "DJ Promo Full Clip: A Decade of Gang Starr" 12" Virgin Records LPGANGDJ 007 (US)

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Track Listing:

A1.1–New York Strait Talk4:11A1.2–Shit's Real4:25A2–Weed Scented Featuring – , Producer –  3:46A3–Robin Hood Theory3:28B1–Soul (Dirty Version) Featuring –  3:48B2–Soul (Clean Version) Featuring –  3:48B3–Soul (Instrumental) Featuring –  3:48

Gang Starr was an influential  group that consisted of  and . The group was known mainly for their unique style, which combines elements of   and . The group was founded in 1986 by Guru (then known as Keithy E. The Guru), DJ 1,2 B Down, Mike Dee and various producers, such as , J.V. Johnson or  helping out. In 1987 and 1988, Gang Starr released three 12" vinyl singles on the  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 entirety of Gang Starr's catalog, especially (1991), (1992) "" (1994) and (1998) are well-respected among critics. Their track "Jazz Thing", featured on the soundtrack to 's film , helped establish the sound of .

Both members of Gang Starr have deep roots in the New York hip hop scene, despite hailing from , (Guru) and , (DJ Premier), and have each worked with countless artists.

The was a loose collective comprised of various members that have worked closely with the group, through either Guru's now defunct Ill Kid label, DJ Premier's production work or the management company that Gang Starr was represented by, Empire Management. The founding member was Vikar.

It is undetermined if the group actually broke up or not. However,on , , Guru has revealed in an interview with the hip hop online magazine sohh.com that the group doesn't exist anymore, but that it has ended instead of breaking up. This has finally cleared up the rumors that came up first on the European Gang Starr tour in 2003/2004 when DJ Premier suddenly went back to the US and Guru continued touring under the group's name with another DJ. However, in an , interview with the online magazine allhiphop.com, DJ Premier has denied that Gang Starr is history; he said it's rather a long break than a real break up. In a more recent interview from , , with the online magazine hoodstars.net, Guru has stated he would not work with his previous partners anymore. In a newer interview he stated that Gang Starr has reached the peak and that he is out of the project. To add even more to the confusion, DJ Premier said in a , interview with the XXL Online Magazine "If I confirm it, then it’s official. If I don’t confirm it, then we still together." On , , he also told Red Bull Music Academy; "If Guru wants to do it I’m down, it’s really up to him. He’s the one that said we should pause for a minute and if that’s how he feels fine by me. If he calls me tomorrow and says I’m ready to start, I’m ready."

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