Even if the liner notes of the “Step In the Arena” album show’s 1990, it was commercially released on January 15, 1991. It is the follow up to “No More Mr. Nice Guy”, but it’s arguably the first real classic in their collection that started the “Gang Starr” sound of the 90’s. You can find the links here to stream the album on your favorite platform, all the videos, remixes, interviews and more for die hard fans. Let’s dive back into that masterpiece to celebrate the 30th anniversary!
Full album on YouTube:
Stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and Tidal.
Playlist with the videos:
- Just To Get A Rep
- Who’s Gonna Take The Weight
- Lovesick
- Step In The Arena
- Take a rest (Video remix)
Playlist with remixes, versions and b-side:
- Check The Technique (remix)
- Take A Rest (Work, Rest And Play Mix)
- Take A Rest (Take Five Mix)
- Lovesick (Upbeat)
- Credit is due
Interviews:
30th Anniversary mix:
DOWNLOAD Gang Starr “Step In The Arena” 30th Anniversary
Tracklist:
1.Gang Starr – Name Tag
2.Gang Starr – The Meaning Of The Name
3.Gang Starr – As I Read My S-A
4.Jean Jacques Perrey – E.V.A.
5.Gang Starr – Just To Get A Rep
6.Gang Starr – Take A Rest
7.ESG – UFO
8.Gang Starr – Who’s Gonna Take The Weight?
9.Maceo & The Macks – Parrty
10.Fred Wesley And The Horny Hors ft Maceo Parker – Four Play
11.Gang Starr – Step In The Arena
12.Gang Starr – What You Want This Time?
13.Marlena Shaw – California Soul
14.Gang Starr – Check The Technique
15.Gang Starr – Form Of Intellect
16.Maceo And All The King’s Men – Better Half
17.Pointer Sisters – Don’t It Drive You Crazy
18.Gang Starr – Execution Of A Chump (No More Mr. Nice Guy Pt. 2)
19.The Delfonics – Trying To Make A Fool Of Me
20.Gang Starr – Lovesick
21.Gang Starr – Say Your Prayers
22.The Blackbyrds – Wilford’s Gone
23.Gang Starr – Precisely The Right Rhymes
24.Gang Starr – Beyond Comprehension
25.Soul II Soul – Keep On Movin
26.Gang Starr – Street Ministry
27.Gang Starr – Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
28.Billy Cobham – Crosswind
29.Gang Starr – Credit Is Due
RIP GURU
Mr. Dan & The Rawsoul