



Dap was first showcased on the Gang Starr posse cut “I’m The Man,” on 1992’s Daily Operation Melachi appeared on “Words From The Nutcracker” from 1993’s Hard To Earn. One of the more unsung talents that came out of the Gang Starr Foundation was the Brooklyn-based duo Group Home, consisting of MCs Lil Dap and Melachi The Nutcracker. As fans know, beyond the duo’s direct output, one of their lasting legacies was bringing younger talent to the rap world at large – including Jeru The Damaja, M.O.P., Afu-Ra and Big Shug. The 18 track LP is an artistically experimental album marked by stand out production and lyricism that remains on-point throughout.Ĭ14: Secrets Of The Sand (J Dilla Remix) Remixĭ15: Illuminated Sunlight (Hi-Tek Remix) FeaturingĪlthough they have been tragically defunct for almost two decades, the influence of Gang Starr is still felt today, almost as heavily as it was back in the 1990s, when DJ Premier and Guru ruled atop boom-bap mountain. Originally released on September 23 of 1997, Doom was an important springboard for the careers of Talib Kweli, DJ Hi-Tek, Sunz of Man and Lone Catalysts. Considered as Kanye Wests masterpiece.į3: Who Will Survive In America Co-producerįat Beats in partnership with Space Invadaz is pleased to release the 25 year anniversary edition reissue of Mood’s acclaimed 1997 debut LP, Doom.
