Building on the rapping style of eccentrics Kool Keith and Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Def Jux headliner Aesop Rock became one of the hottest MCs in the post-millennial underground. After a pair of self-released LPs (Appleseed, Music for Earthworms), he recorded Float for Mush in 2000. The former Ian Bavitz then issued a pair of singles -- "Coma"... [+] Read More

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EL-P, aka El Producto, is one of hip-hop's most obstinate and adventurous pioneers, combining a mid-'80s lo-fi old school aesthetic with a progressive rock musician's inclination to push boundaries. He has never succumbed to the whims of corporate hip-hop, instead choosing to pursue his own decidedly uncommercial leanings. In the mid-'90s, he... [+] Read More

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An MC collective based in Vancouver, Sweatshop Union was formed in 2000 by a trio of groups -- Dirty Circus, I.B.S. (Innocent By Standers), and Creative Mindz -- plus solo rapper Kyprios, who all wanted to cut costs and improve efficiency. They self-released their self-titled debut, then watched the buzz take over and earn the album a second... [+] Read More

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Braille is a Christian rapper from Portland, Oregon, who is very open and honest in his music. He isn't so overbearing that God is being said every 6 words, and that's nice, but he's decidedly religious. A gifted lyricist, it's a shame that most rap fans won't be able to see past the christian undertones to appreciate his lyrical skills.... [+] Read More

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