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  1. BIO. One of the most influential MC and DJ duos, Gang Starr set new standards for streetwise, socially conscious East Coast rap with a pair of early-'90s touchstones, Step in the Arena (1991) and Daily Operation (1992), whose appeal has only grown over the decades.

  2. Keith Edward Elam (July 17, 1961 [1] – April 19, 2010), better known by his stage name Guru (a backronym for Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal ), was an American rapper, record producer and actor. He was a member of the hip hop duo Gang Starr, along with DJ Premier. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts. [2]

  3. Gang Starr were the Brooklyn rap group who set the bar for street-wise, sample-chopping, socially-conscious rap in the 1990s, with singles like Just To Get A Rep, Mass Appeal and Step In The Arena.

  4. Apr 21, 2010 · Gang Starr was the platonic ideal of underground hip-hop for a generation of rap fans. Group founder, Guru died on Monday morning. Hear his most notable work with Gang Starr and as a solo...

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  6. Arguably hip-hop’s most literate, challenging act on both musical and lyrical fronts, Gang Starr comprises Guru Keith E (Keith Elam, 17 July 1966, Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA; vocals/lyrics) and DJ Premier (b. Christopher Martin, 21 March 1966, Houston, Texas, USA; music).

  7. Gang Starr Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More ... | AllMusic. Poetic hip-hop group from Brooklyn, with DJ Premier's adventurous, jazzy beats providing the perfect backdrop for Guru's laid-back rhymes. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1980s - 2020s. Formed. 1986 in Boston, MA. Genre. Rap. Styles. East Coast Rap, Jazz-Rap, Golden Age.

  8. Mar 1, 2020 · The combination of DJ Premier’s sharp sample production style and Guru’s socially conscious no-nonsense lyrics resulted in the duo becoming pioneers of the authentic New York sound that is often...

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