Gang Starr

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Gang Starr was an influential American hip-hop 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. Read more about Gang Starr on Last.fm.

Type: Group
Area: United States
Founded: 1985
Dissolved: 2006
Tags: hip-hop rap hip hop underground hip-hop new york

ACHIEVEMENTS

ALBUMS
2
ALBUM WEEKS
35
FIRST WEEK
25/03
LAST WEEK
50/19

ALBUMS

Peak Title First Week Weeks Last Week
#20
1 wk

45/19 - 50/19 wks: 6
45/19 6 50/19
#18
1 wk
The Ownerz by  Gang Starr
25/03 - 33/03 wks: 29
25/03 29 33/03
#18 25/03 35 50/19