In 19, Gang Starr released three 12' vinyl singles on the Wild Pitch label.In 1989, the group split and the only member willing to continue under the name Gang Starr was Guru. Johnson or DJ Mark the 45 King helping out. The Guru) and DJ 1,2 B-Down (also known as Mike Dee) with various producers, such as Donald D, J.V.
Their style combined elements of New York jazz and hip hop.The group was founded by Keith Elam in Boston, Massachusetts in 1985 (then known as Keithy E.
Gang Starr was an East Coast hip hop duo that consisted of the late MC Guru and DJ/producer DJ Premier.