Gang Starr was an American hip hop group, consisting of Texas record producer DJ Premier and Massachusetts rapper Guru, who died in 2010. Gang Starr was at its height from 1989 to 2003, and are considered one of the best MC-and-producer duos in hip hop history. They are recognized for being one of the pioneers of jazz rap. Some of their top hits include "Mass Appeal", "Take It Personal", "Moment of Truth" and "Above The Clouds".