OWNERZ, THE

This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Gang Starr: Guru, DJ Premier. Additional personnel: Jadakiss, Snoop Dogg, Fat Joe, M.O.P., Boy Big, Uncle Reo, Krumbsnatcha, Freddie Foxxx, Big Shug. Recorded at D&D Studios and Avatar Studios, New York, New York. Gang Starr: Guru, DJ Premier. Recorded at D&D, Avatar Studios, New York, New York. Audio Mixer: DJ Premier. Recording information: Avatar Studios, New York, NY; D&D Studios, New York, NY. Photographer: Daniel Hastings. Unknown Contributor Role: Snow . Working as Gang Starr for over 15 years, Guru & DJ Premier have more than earned their reputation as one of the most skilled, intelligent hip-hop outfits ever to grab the microphone and work the turntables. With Gang Starr's prior release, the underrated HARD TO EARN, seemingly in the distant past (five years), THE OWNERZ reflects the deliberate nature of the meticulous duo. While Premier earned legendary status as producer on some of rap's most enduring records, he seems to do something extra for his home team, and THE OWNERZ may be his tightest work yet. From the Curtis Mayfield-esque opening of "Sabotage" to the deliriously offbeat feedback and horns of "Who Got Gunz," there's not one false note. Add Guru's patented, steady-but-unassuming swagger, and THE OWNERZ is precisely what the hip-hop world expects from Gang Starr, another classic.

• Genre: Pop
• Format: CD
• Released: 06/24/2003