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Step In The Arena
Step In The Arena

Step In The Arena

Record company Chrysalis Records
Performing artist Gang Starr
Producer DJ Premier
Date1991
Mediumpolyvinyl chloride; paper (fiber product); ink
DimensionsOverall (Diameter): 11 13/16 in. (30.004 cm)
Credit LineMoPOP permanent collection
Object number1999.425.48.A,.B
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“Step In The Arena” is a single from Hip-Hop duo, Gang Starr. The single was released in 1991 under Chrysalis Records and was a featured single of their second studio album Step In The Arena.

Gang Starr was an East Coast Hip-Hop duo that consisted of Massachusetts-native MC Guru (Keith Edward Elam, 1961 – 2010) and Texas-native DJ/producer DJ Premier (Christopher Edward Martin, b. 1966). Their style combined elements of New York Jazz and Hip-Hop. During their career, Gang Starr helped pioneer the New York Hip-Hop sound. Gang Starr is considered one of the best MC-and-Texas record artists of the early 90s.

Plain white cover. Step in the Arena / Instrumental is printed on vinyl.
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