Boston DJ and producer, member of The Perceptionists.

Brooklyn-based jazz-rap trio whose debut Reachin’ earned a Grammy.

North Carolina R&B vocalist and frequent Foreign Exchange collaborator.

New Haven rapper and singer blending folk, punk, and hip-hop into a unique, emotionally charged style, co-founder of Fake Four Inc.

New York-based multi-instrumentalist and producer blending jazz, soul, and hip-hop with live bass-driven grooves.

New York rapper associated with Definitive Jux, known for dark, confessional lyricism exploring addiction and urban alienation.

New York underground rapper and battle MC signed to Definitive Jux, known for dense wordplay and freestyle prowess.

New York hip-hop group central to the Native Tongues movement, known for socially conscious lyrics and Five Percenter philosophy.

New York hip-hop duo of Dres and Mista Lawnge, members of the Native Tongues collective.

Philadelphia rapper with a smooth, jazz-inflected flow, part of the mid-90s underground renaissance and collaborator with Gang Starr and The Roots.