A peak of boom-bap craft, Guru's calm flow over Premier's perfect beats. Tight and beloved. Their finest. The run's deeper cut — rewarding if you've worn out the earlier records.
On vinyl: Original '90s vinyl varies — some pressings are excellent, others poorly quality-controlled.
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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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