Los Angeles rapper and producer, founding member of Living Legends.

Davis-based producer whose debut Endtroducing invented instrumental hip-hop as an album format.

San Francisco turntablist, widely considered one of the greatest scratch DJs of all time.

Futuristic hip-hop supergroup of Del The Funky Homosapien, Dan the Automator, and Kid Koala.

Oakland rapper and founding member of Hieroglyphics, known for his abstract, futuristic style.

Sacramento producer and DJ, one half of Blackalicious and founder of Quannum Projects, known for lush, soulful production.

Oakland rapper and founding member of Hieroglyphics, known for his smooth, aggressive delivery and classic solo album Fear Itself.

Sacramento duo of Gift of Gab and Chief Xcel, creators of spiritually uplifting, technically brilliant hip-hop including the classic album Blazing Arrow.

Oakland-based rapper, producer, and visual artist, founding member of the Living Legends crew.