No More Mr. Nice Guy
Gang Starr · 1989
53 min · 14 tracks · East Coast hip-hop
A vibrant fusion of sharp lyricism and jazzy samples woven into a signature East Coast hip-hop sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo listening experience
- sharp lyricism with thoughtful depth
- engaging narratives in every track
- for reflective moments
- vibrant sound for social settings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek high-energy party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1989, 'No More Mr. Nice Guy' is Gang Starr's debut studio album, marking their introduction to the hip-hop scene. At this point, the duo of DJ Premier and Guru were transitioning from their earlier work, building a distinct sound that would define East Coast hip-hop for years to come.
- Stylistic neighbors
- A Tribe Called Quest· Pete Rock & CL Smooth· De La Soul
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Premier & The Guru 3:26
- 2 Jazz Music 3:30
- 3 Gotch U 3:08
- 4 Manifest 4:56
- 5 Gusto 3:15
- 6 DJ Premier in Deep Concentration 3:13
- 7 Positivity (remix) 4:49
- 8 Manifest (remix) 5:12
- 9 Conscience Be Free 4:04
- 10 Cause and Effect 3:22
- 11 2 Steps Ahead 3:50
- 12 No More Mr. Nice Guy 3:22
- 13 Knowledge 3:42
- 14 Positivity 3:33
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