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| Moment of Truth | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | March 31, 1998 | |||
| Recorded | 1997–98; D&D Studios New York City | |||
| Genre | East Coast hip hop, hardcore hip hop, jazz rap[1] | |||
| Length | 78:37 | |||
| Label | Noo Trybe, Virgin | |||
| Producer | DJ Premier, Guru | |||
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| Singles from Moment of Truth | ||||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [1] |
| Chicago Tribune | [4] |
| Entertainment Weekly | B+[5] |
| Houston Chronicle | [6] |
| Los Angeles Times | [7] |
| Muzik | 7/10[8] |
| NME | 8/10[9] |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [10] |
| The Source | 4.5/5[11] |
| USA Today | [12] |
Moment of Truth is the fifth album by hip hop duo Gang Starr, released on March 31, 1998 by Noo Trybe Records and Virgin Records. Gang Starr recorded Moment of Truth in sessions at D&D Studios. It is widely regarded as Gang Starr's magnum opus, and one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.
Commercial performance[edit]
The album is the group's most commercially successful album to date. Moment of Truth debuted at #1 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart. It went on to sell over 500,000 copies and was certified Gold by the RIAA on May 7, 1998.[13] The lead single, 'You Know My Steez,' became the duo's second Billboard Hot 100 appearance in 1997, peaking at #76. Spin magazine ranked it as the #16 album of 1998.[14]Pitchfork also ranked it as the 16th best album of 1998.[15]
In popular culture[edit]
The album's title track was featured in the 2011 Matthew McConaughey film The Lincoln Lawyer.[16][17][18] The title track also appeared in the soundtrack of the 2001 video game Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 2 as well as an episode during the third season of the television show Mr. Robot. The song Work appears on ESPN promos for SC6 with Michael/Jemele. Work also appeared in the 1998 movie 'Caught Up' starring Bokeem Woodbine and was included on the soundtrack.
Track listing[edit]
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 'You Know My Steez' | DJ Premier, Guru | Guru | 4:07 |
| 2 | 'Robbin Hood Theory' | DJ Premier, Guru | Guru | 3:44 |
| 3 | 'Work' | DJ Premier, Guru | Guru | 2:57 |
| 4 | 'Royalty' | DJ Premier, Guru | Guru, K-Ci & JoJo | 5:11 |
| 5 | 'Above the Clouds' | DJ Premier, Guru | Guru, Inspectah Deck | 3:41 |
| 6 | 'JFK 2 LAX' | DJ Premier, Guru | Guru | 3:34 |
| 7 | 'Itz a Set Up' | DJ Premier, Guru | Guru, Hannibal Stax | 3:49 |
| 8 | 'Moment of Truth' | DJ Premier, Guru | Guru | 4:07 |
| 9 | 'B.I. vs Friendship' | DJ Premier, Guru | Guru, M.O.P. | 4:37 |
| 10 | 'The Militia' | DJ Premier, Guru | Guru, Big Shug, Freddie Foxxx | 4:48 |
| 11 | 'The Rep Grows Bigga' | DJ Premier, Guru | Guru | 4:55 |
| 12 | 'What I'm Here 4' | DJ Premier, Guru | Guru | 2:45 |
| 13 | 'She Knowz What She Wantz' | Guru, DJ Premier (co produced) | Guru | 3:00 |
| 14 | 'New York Strait Talk' | DJ Premier, Guru | Guru | 4:14 |
| 15 | 'My Advice 2 You' | DJ Premier, Guru | Guru | 2:31 |
| 16 | 'Make 'Em Pay' | Guru, DJ Premier (co produced) | Guru, Krumb Snatcha | 4:21 |
| 17 | 'The Mall' | DJ Premier, Guru | Guru, G-Dep, Shiggy Sha | 3:40 |
| 18 | 'Betrayal' | DJ Premier, Guru | Guru, Scarface | 5:29 |
| 19 | 'Next Time' | DJ Premier, Guru | Guru | 3:06 |
| 20 | 'In Memory Of…' | DJ Premier, Guru | DJ Premier, Guru | 3:50 |
Chart positions[edit]
Album[edit]
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[19] | 14 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[20] | 51 |
| French Albums (SNEP)[21] | 70 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[22] | 94 |
| Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[23] | 28 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[24] | 43 |
| US Billboard 200[25] | 6 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[26] | 1 |
Singles[edit]
Chart positions from Billboard magazine
| Year | Song | Billboard Hot 100 | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | Hot Rap Singles | Dance/Electronic Singles Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 'You Know My Steez' | 76 | 15 | 5 | 2 |
| 1998 | 'The Militia' | 59 | 19 | 7 | – |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ abErlewine, Stephen Thomas. 'Moment of Truth – Gang Starr'. AllMusic. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
- ^https://www.allmusic.com/album/you-know-my-steez-mw0000031550
- ^https://www.allmusic.com/album/militia-mw0000933900
- ^Baker, Soren (April 10, 1998). 'Gang Starr: Moment of Truth (Noo Trybe)'. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
- ^Tyehimba, Cheo (April 24, 1998). 'Moment of Truth'. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
- ^Jam, Billy (March 29, 1998). 'Gang Starr, Moment of Truth, Noo Trybe'. Houston Chronicle. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
- ^Johnson, Brett (April 26, 1998). 'Gang Starr, 'Moment of Truth,' Noo Trybe/Virgin'. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
- ^McPhail, Pete (June 1998). 'Gang Starr: Moment of Truth (Cooltempo)'. Muzik (37): 82.
- ^Batey, Angus (April 11, 1998). 'Gang Starr – Moment of Truth'. NME. Archived from the original on August 17, 2000. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
- ^McLeod, Kembrew (2004). 'Gang Starr'. In Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian (eds.). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide (4th ed.). Simon & Schuster. p. 322. ISBN0-7432-0169-8.
- ^'Gang Starr: Moment of Truth'. The Source (104): 145. May 1998.
- ^Jones, Steve (March 31, 1998). 'Gang Starr returns for a big 'Moment''. USA Today.
- ^'Gold & Platinum - Gang Starr'. RIAA. May 7, 1998.
- ^'Spin Magazine's The 20 Best Albums of 1998'. Rocklist. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
- ^'The 50 Best Albums of 1998'. Pitchfork. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
- ^Barone, Matt (March 18, 2011). 'Review: 'The Lincoln Lawyer' (Starring Matthew McConaughey)'. Complex. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
- ^'The Lincoln Lawyer - Soundtracks'. IMDb. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
- ^Jagernauth, Kevin. ''The Lincoln Lawyer' Soundtrack Features Erik B. & Rakim, Gang Starr, deadmau5 & More'. IndieWire. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
- ^'Gang Starr Chart History (Canadian Albums)'. Billboard.
- ^'Dutchcharts.nl – Gang Starr – Moment of Truth' (in Dutch). Hung Medien.
- ^'Lescharts.com – Gang Starr – Moment of Truth'. Hung Medien.
- ^'Longplay-Chartverfolgung at Musicline' (in German). Musicline.de. Phononet GmbH.
- ^'Swedishcharts.com – Gang Starr – Moment of Truth'. Hung Medien.
- ^'Gang Starr | Artist | Official Charts'. UK Albums Chart.
- ^'Gang Starr Chart History (Billboard 200)'. Billboard.
- ^'Gang Starr Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)'. Billboard.
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Moment of Truth is the fifth album by hip hop duo Gang Starr, released on March 31, 1998 by Noo Trybe Records and Virgin Records. Gang Starr recorded Moment of Truth in sessions at D&D Studios. Released four years after its previous album, Hard to Earn, this album could be perceived as a comeback, with a newer,.
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Unquestionably one of the most influential groups in the game, Gang Starr have been serving up treats for over ten years. The dynamic duo of emcee Guru and superproducer DJ Premier dropped their first album in 1989 and they have yet to release their stranglehold on the ears of hip-hop's faithful. They were among the first groups to fully embrace jazz in their work, and over the years they've maintained and refined their distinct style. Guru's trademark monotone rhymes flow like gravy, educating listeners with intelligent and sophisticated lyrics. Primo is arguably the hottest beat-maker in the industry, peppering heavy drums with piano loops, scratched hooks, and finely chopped samples. They've also helped launch the careers of artists including Jeru and Group Home. Guru spearheaded Jazzmatazz projects in '93, '95, and 2000, while Premier has produced for heavy hitters like Biggie, Nas, and Rakim. Their 1999 quadruple album Full Clip: A Decade of Gang Starr compiled many classic cuts, including 'Mass Appeal,' 'Ex Girl To The Next Girl,' and 'DWYCK.' DJ Premier and Guru parted ways after 2004's The Ownerz. Sadly, Guru's tragic death in 2010 kept one of hip-hop greatest duos from uniting again.Brolin Winning
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Unquestionably one of the most influential groups in the game, Gang Starr have been serving up treats for over ten years. The dynamic duo of emcee Guru and superproducer DJ Premier dropped their first album in 1989 and they have yet to release their stranglehold on the ears of hip-hop's faithful. They were among the first groups to fully embrace jazz in their work, and over the years they've maintained and refined their distinct style. Guru's trademark monotone rhymes flow like gravy, educating listeners with intelligent and sophisticated lyrics. Primo is arguably the hottest beat-maker in the industry, peppering heavy drums with piano loops, scratched hooks, and finely chopped samples. They've also helped launch the careers of artists including Jeru and Group Home. Guru spearheaded Jazzmatazz projects in '93, '95, and 2000, while Premier has produced for heavy hitters like Biggie, Nas, and Rakim. Their 1999 quadruple album Full Clip: A Decade of Gang Starr compiled many classic cuts, including 'Mass Appeal,' 'Ex Girl To The Next Girl,' and 'DWYCK.' DJ Premier and Guru parted ways after 2004's The Ownerz. Sadly, Guru's tragic death in 2010 kept one of hip-hop greatest duos from uniting again.Brolin Winning
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