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 are now based in and represent
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.