Minneapolis

A multi-instrumental loop experimentalist weaving dense audioscapes with strong rhythm foundations. That's the left brain description.

retro, rootsy, and soulful with a smooth delivery and a keen intellect - in-studio session with five mp3s for download: 1) Intro / To The Motherland 2) Bablyon Breakdown 3) Gentleman 4) Manifestations 5) Street Symphony

live performance: 3 songs (Jakov's Suite, Cowbell, and Insistor) + interview - the recording's lofi, but their energy and art really shines through - it's bands like this that define an era - they're rock through and through, but they defy comparison to the past

Top dawg of Rhymesayers Entertainment is Atmosphere. Ant (DJ) and Slug (MC) bring a huge variety of beats and possibly the best lyrics in hip-hop today. These guys are just starting to get their due, but there's a huge catalog to explore.

A member of Rhymesayers Entertainment, Brother Ali is one of the most powerful MCs out there. This link is the album page for The Undisputed Truth (2007), with song downloads for "Truth Is..." and "Original King". Video download for "Uncle Sam God Damn". And full-length streaming for all three audio tracks, too.

Atmosphere released a free album on December 24, 2007, showing a little fan appreciation. "Strictly Leakage" is a full 13 track album available free for the downloading. No email addresses or registration required.

a hip hop collective (11 piece crew) bringing diverse music backgrounds but have a common thread in punk - their lyrics are frequently introspective and self-degrading - Wikipedia