Hip Hop Official artist of the week: PUTS!

More like artists of the century! Fun DMC out today!

The Wiz

People Under The Stairs - The Wiz Video
by golddustmedia

An exclusive video from PUTS to their Fun DMC single, The Wiz. It was shot entirely in Australia, and embodies the P's lay back, and have fun mentality. Check it out! You saw it here first!! Fun DMC out tomorrow 9/30/08!

"B-boy for life so fuck the suit and a tie"

People Under The Stairs have been on the scene for 10 years now, and have left their imprint in underground hip hop no doubt. The P have put out 5 albums so far, and are going for their 6th dropping this Tuesday. These cats have a distinctive style that no other artist can capture. Their albums have that laid back, cool out and listen feeling. Perfect to listen to for a variety of situations. Every time I hit shuffle on my iPod, and one of their songs come up, I get excited and break my neck to their unsurpassed beats and well written lyrics. You can really hear the passion they put into their music as well as the fun they have making it.

If you were to ask me, I would tell you that these cats are the embodiment of hip hop; every rappers dream. Lyrically, they have never spit a wack bar. Every track they put out is chock full of lyrics that flow and rhyme impeccably. Along with their godly ability for writing, they also have talent in making beats, especially Thes One, who has perfected the art of beat making. Their beats are self synthesized, and consist of heavy snare, ear popping bass, reminiscent samples, and the occasional scratching.

Honestly it's pretty hard to sit here and try to analyze their music, even if I am a huge fan. I'm genuinely at a loss for words for this duo...all I can say is listen to their music and you'll see what I'm talking about.

PUTS interview

Fun DMC out Sept 30th. I already downloaded it, but since I love the P so much, I'm gonna make sure I cop that and you should too!

"There's no better way to start your day than this"

People Under The Stairs - Question In The Form Of An Answer

1. Intro
2. Crazy Live
3. Youth Explosion
4. Suite For Creeper
5. Sterns To Western
6. Code Check
7. Blowin Wax
8. Give Love A Chance
9. Stoned Youth Truth
10. Yehaw Partystyles
11. Get Drunk
12. 43 Labels I Like
13. King Kuff
14. E Business
15. Zignaflyinblow
16. July 3rd
17. Stay Home
18. Earth Travelers
19. The Cat
20. Electric Laddy
21. We'll Be There
22. Fredly Advice

By now you should already know that People Under The Stairs are one of my favorites. This is another classic Hip Hop album by the legendary L.A. duo. Released in 2000, this was their second full length album, and in my opinion is better than The Next Step (their first album) but not quite as good as OST. I've had this album for a long time, but I never really listened to it until now. This time around they come with the same chillness, but a slightly different feel than OST. There are a couple tracks that stand out more than others such as Youth Explosion, Earth Travelers (my favorite track), Suite For Creeper, Code Check, Blowin Wax, E Business, and July 3rd. If you're a big fan of PUTS like I am and you dont have this album, take advantage of this and download it. Amazing album.

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Thes One Presents...

People Under The Stairs - Funner Than Leather (Mixtape)

To gear up for Fun DMC, Thes One threw together a little mix for us! Can't wait for the drop, make sure you guys cop that on Sept. 30th! Until then, check the tape!

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I love BBQs!

People Under The Stairs, are just...wow. They're amazing. Here's a new track off their Fun DMC album! They come with their usual fun, chillin swag. I love it.

People Under The Stairs - Anotha BBQ

First things first...

People Under The Stairs - Step Bacc/The Wiz (CDS)

1.Step Bacc

2.Step Bacc (Clean)

3.Step Bacc (Instrumental)

4.Step Bacc (A Cappella)

5.The Wiz

6.The Wiz (Clean)

7.The Wiz (Instrumental)

8.The Wiz (A Cappella)

First things first kids. It's been known that PUTS is about to drop their 5th album Fun DMC. I would like to grace you with the first 2 singles off the album, along with their instrumentals and acapellas. I as soon as I saw this, I flipped...you have no idea how excited I am right now. Enough talk, heres the link!

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Thanks to Heaps at MS for this!!

...Or Stay Tuned

People Under The Stairs - ...Or Stay Tuned

1. Yield
2. Plunken' Em
3. Roadbeaters
4. Fly Love Song
5. Drumbox
6. OST Remix
7. Yo
8. L.A. Song (Sensitive Mix)
9. S.F. Knights Remix
10. Take The Fruit
11. Outrun

This is a 2003 release for hungry fans after the O.S.T. album release in 2002. The duo took a slight intermission for Thes One to pursue his solo album which was released in 2007 (if I'm not mistaken, the album is called Lifestyle Marketing). This album is a very good add to the collection, to me it seems as if it's a continuation to O.S.T, with its chill beats and samples. My personal favorite song on this release is Yield, the beat is very smooth and relaxing. Double K and Thes One remind their listeners of their musical skills with this project. They really weren't kidding about calling their music "musical dope." I'm addicted.

"The people made a name for themselves, long time ago, rock this shit, the showtime, one rhyme ago"

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Coming back with the newness!

So People Under The Stairs has announced that they are coming out with a new album soon, around early fall (septermber). The album is called Fun DMC, I personally cant wait for the drop, so i check up on their site to a get a little more info...and here's what I found:

The Fun DMC tracklisting

1. The Swan Fever
2. Step Bacc
3. Up Yo Spine (Live At The Fishbucket pt. 3)
4. Ste. For Peter Pt.1 “The Fun”
5. Ste. For Peter Pt.2 “The Grind”
6. Anotha’ (BBQ)
7. The Ultimate 144
8. Letter 2 c/o Bronx
9. Party Enemy #1
11. Enjoy
12. Gamin’ On Ya
13. Critical Condition
14. The Wiz
15. People Riddum
16. California
17. Love’s Theme #1
18. A Baby
19. Same Beat (The Wesley Rap)
20. D
21. The Mike & Chris Story

I'm genuinely excited for this...I haven't been this excited for an album since Giant Panda's Electric Laser, and Raashan Ahmads The Push. I'll be sure to keep you guys posted on this.

Cooking down the vynl to finally make bass

Thes One (People Under The Stairs) - Sound Crush At The Root Down [Live]

1. Introduction
2. The Baron ( Theme )
3. Want You Back
4. Too Close
5. Will Speaks
6. Joints And Gyms
7. Tribute To Weldon Irvine ( Unused )
8. Everytime
9. Pretty Girls
10. The 6th Cup
11. Up, Down And Away

This is a rare joint right here, I've never heard of this...EVER. Thanks to Heaps over at Musical Schizophrenia for this gem. So we all know Thes One is a crazy producer and rhymer, but I had no idea he could do turntablism as well. He can really cut and break with the best of them. The minute I saw this I had to have it, its a piceless addition to the collection, dont sleep on it, its too rare for that.

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I love my Stepfather!

People Under The Stairs - Stepfather

1. Intro

2. Step In

3. Pass The 40

4. Pumpin’

5. Flex Off

6. Tuxedo Rap

7. Days Like This

8. Jamboree Pt.1

9. Jamboree Pt.2

10. The Doctor And The Kidd (ft. George Clinton)

11. Eat Street

12. Crown Ones

13. LA9X

14. The Brownout

15. Letter To The Old School

16. More Than You Know

17. Reflections

18. 4 Dollar Afro

19. You

20. On And On (ft. Kat Quano)

As you can see I really have a love for this duo. Double K and Thes One did it again with their newest album Stepfather (2006). This album is comparable O.S.T. This was the first album I downloaded from them and it got me hooked. I thoroughly recommend this album for the avid hip hop heads. Don't sleep on this. Thes One and Double K still come with amazing flow and bumpin lyrics. Download it. Also look out for Step In, Pass The 40, Flex Off, Tuxedo Rap, Days Like This, Jamboree Pt. 1, Eat Street, Crown Ones, The Brownout, More Than You Know, and On and On. Look out for their up and coming album Fun DMC dropping somewhere around fall of this year.

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People Under The Stairs; NOT the movie.

People Under The Stairs - O.S.T. (Original Sound Track)

1. Intro
2. Jappy Jap
3. The Suite For Beaver Part 1
4. The Suite For Beaver Part 2
5. O.S.T. (Original Soundtrack)
6. Empty Bottles Of Water
7. Jim Sr.
8. The Outrage
9. The Hang Loose
10. The Double K Show
11. Tales Of Kidd Drunkadelic
12. Keepin It Live
13. The Dig
14. The Heat
15. Montego Slay
16. The L.A. Song
17. 8 Is Enuff
18. Acid Raindrops
19. The Joyride
20. The Breakdown

PUTS is one of my all time favorite duos, and has to be one of the most classic duos that underground hip hop has kept concealed from deserving ears. PUTS consists of 2 emcees Double K and Thes One (who also produces). You may know Thes One, hes worked with many groups such as Giant Panda and Crown City Rockers, and has also pursued a solo career. Anyway, PUTS is filled with rhythmic rhymes that help sooth the worried mind. Seriously these guys are the appitomy of chill. If you like chill beats and banging lyrics, get on these guys right now. This is just one of their many amazing albums, and to be honest, one of my favorites. I highly recommend this album, its a classic and is going in the best of hip hop section right away. Look out for The L.A. Song, Keepin it Live, Acid Raindrops and Montego Slay.

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