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Fun DMC
Hip-Hop · 2008

Fun DMC

People Under the Stairs

Seventy minutes of sun-soaked boom bap and dusty soul samples. A rhythmic celebration of Los Angeles backyard culture and ten years of independent hip-hop.

September 26, 2008 · Gold Dust Media

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Fun DMC is the sonic equivalent of a Polaroid taken at a family reunion where everyone actually likes each other. Released to mark People Under the Stairs' tenth anniversary, the album radiates a hard-earned comfort and a infectious sense of joy. It avoids the cynicism often found in underground hip-hop, opting instead for a vibrant, sample-heavy sound that feels like it was recorded in the middle of a Los Angeles heatwave. The chemistry between Thes One and Double K is at its absolute peak here, with their verses intertwining so naturally they feel like a single, two-headed narrator.

Moments Worth Listening For
The seamless transition between Thes One and Double K's verses on The Mike and Chris Show where they finish each other's sentences.
The heavy, distorted bassline that anchors The Wiz while a high-pitched synth melody floats above it.
The inclusion of ambient party chatter and glass clinking in Anotha' (BBQ) that makes the listener feel like a guest.

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