Step In the Arena is the second studio album by hip hop duo Gang Starr, released on January 15, 1991. Initially, the album was rated 3.5 out of 5 mics in The Source magazine. In his review, Reef wrote: "Step in the Arena stands alone on a musical level, yet it also remains true to hip-hop's underground heritage." In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source's 100 Best Hip Hop Albums. In 2007, it was named the greatest hip hop album of all time by IGN.com.