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DJ and record producer best known as one half of the hip hop duo Gang Starr. They are known for albums like 1994's Hard to Earn. He was born Christopher Edward Martin.
Before Fame
He and emcee Guru formed Gang Starr in the late 80's, releasing their first album No More Mr. Nice Guy in 1989.
Trivia
About.com placed him first on their list of the Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers of All Time. By 2022, his Spotify audience had reached over 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Throughout his lengthy career, he has worked with Fat Joe, Nas and Notorious B.I.G.
Family Life
He had his first child, a son, in 2011.
Associated With
He is known for producing tracks for many of the world's most prominent rappers, including Jay Z.