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Possibly the greatest duo in the history of rap music (certainly one of the longest lasting), Guru and DJ Premier have built up a well-deserved reputation thanks to their unwavering dedication to "real hip-hop" and total unwillingness to concede to industry trends. Their fifth album, Moment of Truth was released in 1998, an awkward time for NYC rap music that saw Puff Daddy working with Jimmy Page, Jay-Z jacking Annie, and DMX barking over Swizz Beatz' Casio presets. Gang Starr stayed true to their longtime formula; Guru spitting his trademark monotone flow over Preem's rock-hard drums, scratched hooks, and funkdafied loops. The result is one of their greatest albums, 20 tracks of straight bangers, including favorites like "You Know My Steez," "Above the Clouds" (with Inspectah Deck), and the thunderous posse cut "The Militia" (featuring the always intimidating Freddie Foxxx and Big Shug). While they have never put out a bad album, Moment of Truth could very well be their best.
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