Gang Starr- Daily Operation
Gang Starr's third album "Daily Operation" (1992) is a memorable release. I got into Gang Starr late, starting with "Moment of Truth", which to this day remains my favourite album of there's. DJ Premier and Guru are an excellent duo. At more then a decade old this is a first class oldschool Rap album. Throughout this one Guru's lyrics are on point and make you think, while Premo's beats were before there time and ill. Some of my favourite tracks on this one include:"Soliloquy Of Chaos"- Love the beat to this cut, a track where Guru talks about going out with the Crew.
"Take It Personal"- Was watching the video to this track other day, Guru drops some Grimey lyrics, talks about the Rap Game, fake MC's and haters, backed by anothers stellar beat.
"No Shame in My Game"- Gang Starr has always kept there music real, basically this ones about Guru repping that, and talking to those who don't.
"Conspiracy"- This track just goes deep, Guru talks about alot of things including racism towards blacks, genocide and widescale corruption.
"The Illest Brother"- Guru talks about streetlife, death, and lets it be known he will take on all contenders.
"Take Two And Pass"- just a ill track about getting blunted, which is backed by a chilled out beat.
"Daily Operation" is an album I would recommend for the collection for Gang Starr fans, and those who enjoy quality oldschool Rap. Another thing I enjoy about listening to there music is watching there development, listening to Guru's substantial lyrics, and Premo's trademark beats its nice to see that they are one of those rare groups who evolved there styles and never got played out over what has been an excellent fifteen plus year career. And it is not over yet.
Skillz
I just bought this album this year, 2003, and I like it. I'm 17 years old, and alot of kids I know like Lil' Jon and think 50 Cent is the premiere MC. I happen to know extremely differently. I'm not usually into jazz-rap myself, but Tribe and Gang Starr's music is to phenomenal to just pass up. Guru has never been a slouch on the mic to me, and can still kill most of these so called "MC's" out there now. He has skill, passion, focus, and doesn't try to be the realest, but is because he was trying to help the black community on this album, not be the hardest. His rhymes perfectly match Premo's beats on here, some of the smoothest production I've ever heard. This album makes me want to kick a window in sometimes, because I'm so afraid hip-hop will never be quite the same, and though the underground still release some good albums, we never get to hear from alot of the best artists. Anyway, I'm getting off subject. Classic, legendary, masterpiece. They all describe this album. Shout out songs go to Ex Girl To Next Girl, I'm The Man, and No Shame In My Game.
An overated duo
In 1992 Gang Starr followed up their 1991 album 'Step In The Arena' with 'Daily Operation'. Some people rate Gang Starr very highly but I never have understood why. I love the NYC hip hop of this era, but I could never get into these guys. DJ Premier has talent, but anything he does with Gang Starr is messed up by Gurus dull, monotone voice. This guy is just a plain weak emcee, and his slow motion delivery is more liable to put you to sleep than hold your attention. I would compare listening to Guru try flow to watching paint dry.
The amusing thing about this album is the cut 'I'm The Man'. Jeru the Damaja makes his debut and completely steals the show with his hype verse and exposes just how limited Guru is. The beats here are okay, nothing too consistent, but an improvement on the collection of stolen instrumentals that made up 'Step In The Arena'. Overall this is an average album, there are a few nice cuts, but Primo does way better with other acts. For me, this album is as good as Gang Starr ever got.
Gangstarr's best work Undoubtably!
This is wicked, trust me! It features copious amounts of clever jazz infused sampling along with Guru's excellent rhymes and Primo's decktastic cuts and chops. Not to mention the Sampleography - which really is something unique..Respect!
A classic
This is undeniably one of GangStarr's - and hip-hop's - classic albums. Guru and DJ Premier merge here to create a further evolution of the GangStarr sound. We find Primo in top form here, laying down track after track of jazzy, dusted beats. His influence on genres such as downtempo, acid jazz, and breakbeat aren't emphasized enough (so recognize!!) and can be seen plainly here. Some of my all-time favorites are here: "Take It Personal", "Soliloquy of Chaos", and "Ex Girl". Can't miss.
