Gang Starr

Step In The Arena

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Record Label
UMC

About this item

"Step in the Arena" is the second studio album by hip-hop duo Gang Starr, printed as a 1990 release and commercially released on January 15, 1991. The album received critical acclaim and was also included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.

The Source magazine stated: 'Step in the Arena stands alone on a musical level, yet it also remains true to hip-hop’s underground heritage.' In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source’s 100 Best Hip Hop Albums. 

TRACK LISTING

Side 1
1. Name Tag (Premier & The Guru) (0:38)
2. Step In The Arena (3:33)
3. Form Of Intellect (3:42)
4. Execution Of A Chump (no More Mr Nice Guy Pt 2) (2:43)
5. Who's Gonna Take The Weight? (3:54)
Side 2
1. Beyond Comprehension (3:14)
2. Check The Technique (3:53)
3. Love Sick (3:21)
4. Here Today, Gone Tomorrow (2:19)
5. Game Plan (1:03)
Side 3
1. Take A Rest (4:17)
2. What You Want This Time?? (2:40)
3. Street Ministry (1:20)
4. Just To Get A Rep (2:39)
5. Say Your Prayers (1:20)
Side 4
1. As I Read My S-A (2:55)
2. Precisely The Right Rhymes (3:17)
3. The Meaning Of The Name (2:50)
4. Credit Is Due (4:51)
5. Check The Technique (remix) (4:21)

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