5/1/2023 0 Comments Gang starr daily operation zip![]() Picking up where Step in the Arena left off with “Lovesick,” Daily Operation was led by “Ex Girl to Next Girl,” Guru’s confessions of escapades while being an eligible New York City bachelor: “Surviving in the 90's is a must so I trust / that everyone listen up as my vocals give thrust / I bust my rhymes first never chasing a skirt / do much work while other suckas need more time to rehearse.” With few surprises, they unleashed their straightforward style of dope beats and substantive lyrics that made for some of the best music of the time. Well established by 1992, hip-hop’s version of John Stockton and Karl Malone returned in full swing, set to satisfy fans and crush competition. It was this powerful combination that pushed the Brooklyn-based tag team to the forefront of New York’s hardcore musical identity. Coupled with DJ Premier’s early jazz-influenced production that developed into the gritty boom bap, with his patented cuts and scratches often replacing hooks and choruses. Guru’s distinctly husky, monotone voice, eloquently delivering his often poignant lyrics. If Step in the Arena (1991) dispelled the musical myth of a sophomore jinx, and solidified Gang Starr as a force to be reckoned with throughout the ‘90s and beyond, the third installment of arguably the most acclaimed catalog in hip-hop proved that rap’s dynamic duo may have created the most remarkable formula within the genre. Happy 30th Anniversary to Gang Starr’s third studio album Daily Operation, originally released May 5, 1992. ![]()
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