Gang Starr was an East Coast hip hop duo Duet (music) that consisted of the late MC Guru Guru (rapper) and DJ/producer DJ Premier. Their style combined elements of New York jazz and hip hop hip hop music . [read more]
 


  • Credit Is Due
    * originally the b side to "Love Sick" off of +Step in the Arena+ [Guru] Now I'm about to get funky.. to somethin that Premier plays Funky.. we gonna do it this way I'm gettin funky.. to somethin that Premier plays...

  • Discipline
    featuring Total [Total] Mmm You gotta hold your head up.. Oahh eahh oh ahh oahh eahh oh ahh Oahh eahh ahh ahh Oahh eahh oh ahh oh ahh oh ahh ahhhh Oahh eahh oh ahh oahh eahh oh ahh Oahh eahh oh ahh [Guru] Yo.. just...

  • You Know My Steez (3 Men And A Lady Remix)
    featuring The Lady of Rage Kurupt the Kingpin [DJ Premier] The real....remix More MCing and DJing From your own mind ya know? "I I guess right now we should start the show" [Guru] Please baby we gettin G's you...

  • The Question Remains
    * originally the b side to "Suckas Need Bodyguards" off of +Hard to Earn+ [Guru] The question remains.. which MC's will reign Which ones will gain how many suckers will feel pain "Ask yourself the same question"...

  • Jazz Thing (Video Version)
    featuring Branford Marsalis (instrumentally only) * original version appeared on the "Mo' Better Blues" soundtrack "I would like to play a.. little tune I just composed not so long ago" "Ms. Billie Ms. Billie Ms....

  • All 4 Tha Ca$h
    "Take the money never have to run" (3X) "Here's how it goes.." [Guru] All for the cash man niggaz'll be ready to blast man Mad hoes 'll be quick to give up the***man Traitors they'll be robbing your stash man...

  • The Militia II (Remix)
    featuring Rakim W.C. * also appears on _The Militia Remix_ 12" and the Belly soundtrack "A special guest" "It's the militia... It's the militia" [Guru] This is a conquest so I suggest you take a rest Or keep a...


  • Precisely The Right Rhymes
    [Guru] My subject matter and context are blessed Vocal inflection connects it's a slugfest Ladies approach to hear quotes from the spokesman Thoughts are like oceans for my lyrics to float in I'm absolutely astute...

  • Beyond Comprehension
    Expanding the depth of your brainpower Ours is a better gift not to be bragging nor lolligagging I can see dimensions of sound and light around my mic Transmitting lyrics like teletype Reacting to a beat in a...

  • Here Today Gone Tomorrow
    Many MC's are mislead Mislead by the lies that they pump in their heads The money and the fame that they're hoping to find Will never come close to the scope of my rhyme Now some have been succesful but really And yo...

  • Form Of Intellect
    (DJ Premier cuts "Intelligent but not yet equivalent" > KRS One) [Guru] Tell me do you have a clue of what to do Can you groove to this smooth tune you must presume it's important for you to follow this creation...

  • Street Ministry
    Presenting you with alternative music 'Cause yo the struggle is tough and we must learn to live through it Pleasure and pain pain and pleasure We gotta maintain a balance to obtain the treasure Not really...

  • As I Read My S A
    (DJ Premier scratches "at this time I have the honor to present to you") [Guru] Parahraphs portraying my viewpoint So stay attentive cause this is a new joint From the G A N G with the info Lyrical elements emerge...

  • Who's Gonna Take The Weight
    Intro "Knowledge is power and knowledge can be the difference between life or death...you should know the truth and the truth shall set you free." Verse 1 I was raised like a Muslim Prayin' to the East Nature of my...

  • Just To Get A Rep
    Stick up kids is out to tax (2x) And this is how the story goes Brothers are amused by others brother's reps But the thing they know best is where the gun is kept 'Cause in the night you'll feel fright And at the...

  • Step In The Arena
    Step up... Once you step in the arena cheata You're gonna be a Mazed when you gazed at the armor on this leader Fully clad and glad to find a cause I won't pause Fear is a joke slowpoke I'm like claws That'll...

  • The Meaning Of The Name
    The meaning of the name GangStarr well I'll tell ya It means I find my mind can excel to a greater type of thought brought by the things that I've been taught in relation to things that I rebel to divine and...

  • Check The Technique
    You puny protozoa you're so minute you didn't know the Gang has been watching but instead of just squashing you I'm scooping you up out of the muck you wallow in Like a cheif chemist all the sciences are following...

  • Say Your Prayers
    So many things will happen that one can't explain You find yourself saying "who me" time and again They say what goes around comes around ahun so think about it while you're messing up clown A mother's love and a...

  • What You Want This Time
    Verse 1 [Scratch: Telephone ringing] "Who's this? Juanita? Fatima? Solika? Oh it's Freda? Look I have a question just what is it that you need A man a lover maybe someone to talk to? Or could it be you're...

  • Execution Of A Chump (No More Mr. Nice Guy Pt. 2)
    I knew this chump see... he tried to play me He was my right hand man but he betrayed me I let him chill at my crib cause we were down and I went to work everyday while he was loungin He tried to backstab he kept...

  • Lovesick
    Verse 1 Strangely enough I've been struck Affected by her smile And yo her style is worthwhile And knowing that I'm deep like a river I feel I should give her Things that those others can't deliver Contrary to what...

  • Name Tag (Premier & The Guru)
    [Guru] The DJ's name is Premier and I'm the Guru *echoes* (repeat 2X) *music fades* *sound of a large crowd cheering* Will you please! Will you please take your seats and clear the aisles?! *rapping sound three...

  • Take A Rest
    "Now what you hear is not a test" > Sugarhill Gang (cut up 4X by DJ Premier) [Guru] Well goodness gracious let me just take this time out to pull a rhyme out and update this For you and yours simply because Some...


  • New York Strait Talk
    "From New York straight talk America's best" (3X) "Yo I'm not new to this I'm true to this" "Word up!" "From New York straight talk... America's best" [Guru] Yo it doesn't make sense for you to compete against...

  • The Militia
    featuring Big Shug Freddie Fo*** "There's a bulletin state police Princeton Junction" "The militia... Certain individuals of unidentified nature is now under complete control" "Hip hop is not what it is today.."...

  • The Mall
    featuring G Dep Shiggy Sha Intro/Chorus: repeat 2X Make money money GO SHOPPIN! Take money money GO SHOPPIN! No matter what the weather winter spring or fall We'll be doin it... "at the mall" [G Dep] Yo what...

  • Make 'Em Pay
    featuring Krumb Snatcha [Guru] First and foremost some rappers are sweet like fructose When I cock back these lyrics y'all punks best be ghost I be the seven twenty one eighteen twenty one The illest one I'm...

  • What I'm Here 4
    "Tell the people what you're here for" Intro/Chorus: Guru It's the message in the song that makes you rock on Some people go to places where they don't belong Whether wrong or right a lot of people fight But I'm...

  • You Know My Steez
    [Guru] That makes me know that we we we we're doin We had the right idea in the beginning And and we just need to maintain our focus and elevate We what we do we update our formulas We have certain formulas but we...

  • She Knowz What She Wants
    This jam is dedicated to that woman that knows what she wants and just how to get it word up She knows what she wants (2X) Yo she knows what she wants She knows what she wants and just how to get it She knows what...

  • The Rep Grows Bigga
    You do your first bid and dirt to get your name known You never talk too much to get your spot blown Now you're no longer just a face in the crowd You're gettin so much respect that niggaz might as well bow And movin...

  • It'z A Set Up
    featuring Hannibal "We got news for ya" > scratched by DJ Premier Chorus: Guru and Hannibal [Guru] While they devise our demise we grow wise [Hann] Upset the set up the element of surprise [both] IT'Z A SET UP...

  • In Memory Of
    Mami Mary Mary Coleman that is I love you rest in peace You still here though Word up This goes out to you Mary Parker Loretta Randall Grandfather Bill Runy Manuel Robert N'Blangio Uncle C Alicia Elon Giovanni...

  • My Advice 2 You
    Yo yo Gu rizzi yo Yo whassup son? Yo man youknowhatImean? I need this money man Get up out in these in these streets man Yo so what's the deal God? I'm sayin what you need though? Yo let me have like two or...

  • B.I. Vs. Friendship
    featuring M.O.P. *GangStarr's "Who's Gonna Take the Weight?" plays in the background* [Guru] It's like a friendship and a business partnership And we have to always be concious of the difference between em;...


  • B.Y.S.
    I'm like a sniper rhymes'll strike ya when I'm rockin mad chicks be jockin' when the G Starr's talking And that's because my word is bond I get much fan mail and I always respond So tell your hon to write me too make...

  • 2 Deep
    Verse One I'm 2 deep and yes much too complicated my lines when stated are quite often underrated so consider it a privilege to hear this those weak minded opinions could never come near this for my outlook on life...

  • Take Two And Pass
    Intro/Chorus: Take two and pass (3X) so the blunt will last Take two and pass so we can all get blunted Don't smoke ciggarettes so my growth ain't stunted We got at least five head so I rolled a white owl It's the...

  • Stay Tuned
    Verse One: Get with this get with this get with this cuz you got no choice Rappers sometimes you'll find make dough but yo you know they've got no voice get him off the podium he ain't no speaker yes he's just a...

  • Conspiracy
    You can't tell me life was meant to be like this a black man in a world dominated by whiteness Ever since the declaration of independence we've been easily brainwashed by just one sentence It goes: all men are...

  • I'm The Man
    Verse One: Guru I say people people come on and check it out now You see the mic in my hand now watch me wreck it now what is a party if the crew ain't there? [what's your name?] call me Guru that's my man Premier...

  • Flip The Script
    Brave is the knave who steps up to be slayed by the one who forgave him for his first mistakes He'd best behave or I'ma send him a wave of some shocking volts he doesn't know what he's talkin about He's kickin a...

  • Take It Personal
    I never thought that you would crab me Undermine me and backstab me But I can see clearly now the rain is gone The pain is gone but what you did was still wrong There was a few times I needed your support But you...

  • Hardcore Composer
    Now I got you looking stiff you numbskull you're at a stand still Still faking that you're hard with your rhymes and got no hand skills so I'll easily drop you and stop you from rhyming Send you home to moms all...

  • The Illest Brother
    Chorus: Gotta be the illest brother to claim respect It takes the illest brother just to get respect Got to be the illest brother when it's time to get wreck Got to be the illest brother when I get my mic check I'm...

  • Ex Girl To The Next Girl
    Verse One You know I used to be a player fly girl layer and a heartbreaker lovemaker backbreaker but then I made a mistake yes I fell in love with this ill chick sweatin' me for money my name and the dilsnick my...

  • No Shame In My Game
    As I deliver rhymes with ease and walk around with my head up I'm dead up serious so don't be getting too curious Mother***ers always wanna know what makes me tick I'll pull a phrase out quick cuz I'm dipped and I'm...

  • Soliloquy Of Chaos
    5 carloads deep time to go do a show Got a massive crew and we're ready to roll So I grab my gear hop in the whip and ride Premier he's got the fly dope system inside But my shit cranks too and we've got mad tapes...

  • Much Too Much (Mack A Mil)
    Verse One: Other MCs in the place know I'm much too much and I'll bust 'em all up without even cussing all wannabe's are never ever gonna be nothin' Gang Starr's in the house and we're crushing so suckers better be...


  • Mass Appeal
    Verse One: Guru No way you'll never make it Come with the weak shit I break kids Step into my zone mad rhymes will stifle ya Lines like rifles go blast when I kick some***A lot of rappers be like one time wonders...

  • Comin' For Datazz
    "Here we come here we come here we kiddy come come" > Run D.M.C. [Guru] I hit the chicks with the nice round heinies Play a hoe like a hoe play a sucka like stymied Try me and you'll descend into your end Never...

  • Mostly Tha Voice
    Refrain: It's mostly tha voice that gets you up It's mostly tha voice that makes you buck A lot of rappers got flavor and some got skills But if your voice ain't dope then you need to [chill... chill... ] Up steps...

  • Now You're Mine
    Guru: Yo Duke you're dead wrong You'll never have the skills like mine I write the ill type rhymes Now I'm reaching my prime 360 dunk in your face You can't compete you're just a basketcase Let's separate the men...

  • The Planet
    [Guru] Boom bash dash I had to break I had to getaway Packed my bags to leave for good it was a Monday Kissed my mother gave my pops a pound Then he hugged me and then he turned around I threw the duffelbag...

  • DWYCK
    [Featuring Nice & Smooth] Intro: Greg Nice Ah yeah here's another Gangstarr sure shot featuring the one and only uh heh heh heh handly handly boy Nice & Smooth hey hey HEY HEY!!!! Ganstarr has got to be da...

  • Suckaz Need Bodyguards
    mc's be fakin' so now they get taken Chorus: Fake MC's they always act hard But won't walk the street without they bodyguard I hate fake MC's they always act hard But won't walk the street without they bodyguard...

  • ALONGWAYTOGO
    (Phife from "Check the Rhime")Now here's a funky introduction (scratching) Guru: chorus 1(2X): It's ALONGWAYTOGO when you don't know where you're going You don't know where you're going when you're lost (lost) Guru:...

  • Code Of The Streets
    Take this for example young brothers want rep Cause in the life they're living you can't half step It starts with the young ones doing crime for fun And if you ain't down you'll get played out son So let's get a...

  • F.A.L.A.
    [Featuring Big Shug] *** Around Lay Around do or die (3X) "You figgedy *** around you lay around" > Das EFX [Big Shug] Word to Joe Frazier got ta do what pays ya Give a nigga pain like displasure But close...

  • Words From The Nut***
    [Featuring Melachi The Nut***] Sick thoughts on my mind with no self control Uplift your soul and make the brothers wanna roll Sixteen years old with heart that's gold Yo check it check it out like this here we...

  • Brainstorm
    "Get on it" > DJ Premier cuts 'n' scratchs lovely [Guru] One two checka get down and dirty and my sounds are worthy of respect So I'ma flex my text just like a major takeover Chumps pass the mic over Growin more...

  • Tons O Guns
    tons o' guns everybody's getting strapped tons o' guns got to watch the way you act tons o' guns real easy to get tons o' guns bringing nothing but death tons o' guns are in the streets nowadays it's big money and...

  • Speak Ya Clout
    [Featuring Jeru The Damaja Lil Dap] Verse One: Jeru the Damaja Last year record companies were chumpin me But now like chicks they all be up on me and me so horny I hit em like a groupie Snatch off my hat wash my...


  • Gusto
    Keith E.E. emcee on a spree I'm goin for this cause draws applause yes I adore this I'll reteach with speech I can accomplish I've got to flaunt this I'm not a pessimist Yo I'm an optimist that's why I'm droppin...

  • Gotch U
    [Guru] Here's the jam I slam to make it known that I diagram write out my own rap Cast the line watch me shine I'll assign you to do this you can review this convention that comes from combining sums from...

  • Positivity
    [Guru] Now is the chance to advance and get an outlook Create the circumstance because I doubt books can relay words this way so I'll portray a new image and let's begin as members who pledge to look up ahead to...

  • Conscience Be Free
    [Guru] All all.. let's get together now This is the time for gettin fresh for the weather now Seek the sheik speakin and those keepin the faith We won't have to hesitate We just skate straight into the heart of...

  • Knowledge
    [Featuring Damo D Ski] [Guru] Take your time recline and make your mind up I feel fine so I'm gonna wind up Here's the pitch check the switch now watch me hit you right to this while I pursue this desire to get...

  • No More Mr. Nice Guy
    Punks will always scheme to create a means to take my kindness for weakness cause they don't seem to respect my generosity and what it's costin me is headaches I don't like fakes or people bossin me around You...

  • Jazz Music
    [Guru] The music started in the hearts and drums from another land Played for everyone by sons of the motherland Sendin out a message of peace to everybody and came across the oceans in chains and shame Easing...

  • 2 Steps Ahead
    [Guru] Chumps tryin me but when they eyein me I build in skills and to enhance my chances I'm thrilled to be involved with solvin all the problems with the way that the sound has gone down so I frown at the...

  • Cause And Effect
    [Guru] You ain't livin right punk I'll have to school you Not rule you but I'll say yo you fool yourself When you try to deny and defy written laws This means your cause has lost Think about it take the time and...

  • Positivity (Remix)
    "Now let's get off this negative tip and go positive" > Chubb Rock * DJ Premier cuts n scratches * [Guru] Now is the chance to advance and get an outlook Create the circumstance because I doubt books can relay...

  • Premier & The Guru
    (Premier scratches "The Guru") It's '89 mine I'm Keithy E. the Guru Premier is here with the flair we're running to you Bust your grill with skill as we build and fulfill I drop the wisom to quiz them with...

  • Manifest
    I profess and I don't jest cause the words I manifest they will take you sedate you and I will stress upon you the need for you all to feed your mind and soul so you can lead your self to keep I got a real...

  • Manifest (Remix)
    I profess and I don't jest cause the words I manifest they will take you sedate you and I will stress upon you the need for you all to feed your mind and soul so you can lead your self to keep I got a real...


  • The Ownerz
    Wh-wh-wh-what can I say? Let me explain this to you..."[GangStarr]Yo, I don't even wanna fight with you manI'll lay you right where you standYou can catch a few shellsOne go right through your polo, manUsually I'm...


  • The Militia Remix
    [Featuring Rakim W.C.] "A special guest" "It's the militia... It's the militia" [Guru] This is a conquest so I suggest you take a rest Or keep a breath but definitely keep a vest on that chest Rymes I'm packin...


  • 1/2 & 1/2
    featuring M.O.P. [Lil Fame] Here comes the revolutionist executionist Flip a triple six into three nines cause a crucifix Each man holdin no man foldin Coast is clear and Premier's in the green tank rollin Prepare...


  • Doe In Advance
    Original bladhead Crooklynite rudeboy instructor I came back to lay down law mother***er I'll crush you because you appear to be a sucker One more false move I'll grab my toast and I'll bust ya And you stop...


  • It's Gettin Hectic
    [Featuring Brand New Heavies] I set if off by letting you know that I can flow to many beats Similar to flu so freely And you can say I'm getting kind of greedy But so what 'cause I'm supplying the needy Well some...


  • Battle
    Gangstarr (gang Starr) - Battle {*scratched: "What? You wanna battle ME?"*}{*scratched: "Yo man, how much money you got?"*}{*scratched: "What? You wanna battle ME?"*}{*scratched: "Yo man, how much money you...


  • Gotta Get Over (Takin Loot)
    Shit it ain't go hold me back I gotta go all out to get mine A tech nine might come in handy for the next time I'm frustrated chumps are making me mad Don't seem to understand that I'm just that bad Too gold too...


  • So Wassup
    So wassup? You know we can't be havin that Son there's rules you're supposed to go by and this is my habitat You say you're R E P R E S E N T I N G You're fronting boy come against me You're crazy soft while I...


  • You Know My Steez (Remix)
    [Featuring The Lady Of Rage Kurupt The Kingpin] "The real. *chattering and clapping in background* Remix" *echoes* "More MCing and DJing... from your own mind ya know?" "I I guess right now we should start the...



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