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Gang Starr

Gang Starr

East coast hip hop duo

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Brands
Country
United States
United States
Founded Date
1989
Founder
Keith Edward Elam
Keith Edward Elam
Genre
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Hip-hop
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East Coast hip hop
Industry
Musical Band
Musical Band
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Europe
Music
Music
Key People
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Donald Lamont
Keith Edward Elam
Keith Edward Elam
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Big Shug
DJ Premier
DJ Premier
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The 45 King
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Lyrics by
Keith Edward Elam
Keith Edward Elam
Owner
Virgin Records
Virgin Records
Child Industry
Battle rap
Battle rap
Wikidata ID
Q844524
Overview

Gang Starr was an American rap group founded in 1989 by Keith Edward Elam and Christopher Edward Martin. The group was associated with various genres, including RAP, Hip-hop, Jazz hip-hop, and East Coast hip hop. Gang Starr was initially based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States but later relocated to Brooklyn.

The group was part of the music industry, and their sub-industry was Battle rap. Gang Starr was associated with several key people, such as DJ Premier, The 45 King, Big Shug, Donald Lamont, Keith Edward Elam, and J.V. Johnson. The lyrics for Gang Starr's songs were written by Keith Edward Elam.

Gang Starr was owned by several record labels over the years, including Virgin Records, Wild Pitch, Noo Trybe, and Chrysalis. The group had a brand called Gang Starr Foundation, and their work was primarily created for audiences in the United States.

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Gang Starr

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gang_Starr

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Gang Starr Video Press Kit (1990)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev7BJ14Yu28

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April 18, 2013

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