A peak of boom-bap craft, Guru's calm flow over Premier's perfect beats. Tight and beloved. Their finest. Released in 1998, it's one of Gang Starr's later high points.
On vinyl: Vinyl can be scarcer than the CD from this era, so it's worth looking for a recent repressing.
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More from Gang Starr — where to go next
If you have Moment of Truth, these are the Gang Starr records worth reaching for next.
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Moment of Truth1998 · you're viewing this oneStart here
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Daily Operation1992 · Hip-HopClassic
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Hard to Earn1994 · Hip-HopClassic
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