Latyrx is the duo of Lateef the Truthspeaker and Lyrics Born, celebrated for inventive back-and-forth rhymes and Quannum-era creativity.

Lateef the Truthspeaker is an Oakland MC whose nimble flow and political edge made him a key voice in the Bay Area underground.

Gift of Gab was the Oakland rapper and lyricist from Blackalicious, celebrated for intricate rhymes, breath control, and energetic performance.