Gang Starr
Boston-born duo of DJ Premier and Guru whose jazz-infused boom bap defined the sound of New York hip-hop in the early 1990s.
The Collective
2 Members · Founded 1987 · Boston, Massachusetts / Brooklyn, New York
| Name | Role | Years Active | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| DJ PremierFounding Member | DJ / Producer | 1987–Present | View → |
| GuruFounding Member | MC | 1987–2010 | View → |
Members with individual Pantheon profiles are linked above.
Pantheon Standing
| List Name | Rank | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Top 50 Hip Hop Artists of All Time | — | — |
The Cultural Record
Discography
Rank History
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