{"product_id":"gang-starr-hard-to-earn-2lp","title":"Gang Starr - Hard To Earn (2LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1994, Hard To Earn stands as one of Gang Starr’s defining works and a cornerstone of ’90s East Coast hip-hop.\nAcross this 2LP set, DJ Premier delivers some of his hardest, most stripped‑down production—dry, cracking drums, razor‑sharp sample chops, and a minimalism that hits with maximum impact. Over these beats, Guru’s calm yet commanding voice lays out street codes, philosophy, and everyday realism with unmatched precision.\n\nThe album features several classics, including the hypnotic “Mass Appeal,” the street‑level narrative “Code of the Streets,” the party‑ready “DWYCK” featuring Nice \u0026 Smooth, and “Speak Ya Clout” with Jeru the Damaja and Lil Dap. With most guests coming from the Gang Starr Foundation, the record captures the raw energy of New York’s underground scene at the time.\n\nA pivotal moment in Gang Starr’s evolution, Hard To Earn marks the shift from their earlier jazz‑rap image toward a harder, more minimal sound. Essential listening for anyone exploring the golden era of hip‑hop, and a perfect fit for vinyl with its original 2LP format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SlrhxMIA0Uw?si=FzNFtC3P4S3SSxuA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Virgin Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48084011909379,"sku":"VIRG21741H","price":7111.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0285\/1694\/1956\/files\/81BTimpYB2L._AC_SL1300.jpg?v=1778234813","url":"https:\/\/meditations.jp\/en\/products\/gang-starr-hard-to-earn-2lp","provider":"Meditations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}