Ear Fuzz

People Under the Stairs: Tuxedo Rap
From: Stepfather (basement Records Unknown, 2006)
Unquestionably if this was actually an acknowledged genre, People Under the Stairs would be kings. Upbeat, fun, laidback all at the same time. It’s actually my only criticism of People Under the Stairs, I want those guys to get angry, sometimes it makes the best music. Then again, Stepfather is one of the most laidback hiphop records I have and I love it. I didn’t even realize it, but this is a good little mini hidden tribute to Michael Jackson with a sample making a quick appearance.
Suggested food: Bratwursts/Hotdogs
Time Machine: The Wiggle
From: Make Some Noise EP (Glow-In-The Dark, 2004)
Time Machine I heard way back years ago when I was DJing and we got their Grime Machine EP. They’ve been active for awhile now but don’t sound like what I would expect from a D.C. group. In fact this was initially supposed to be a LA Hiphop post but I had to scratch that when I realized I was out of my element on that one. In fact the pic above is Time Machine and People Under the Stairs hanging out together at UCLA. I’ve been vindicated! The wiggle is a real solid track, just a fuzzy upbeat rolling sample and some solid snares and drums.
Suggested Food: Corn on the Cob
Giant Panda: Plus (Bonus Party Cut)
From: (Tres Records, 2006)
The final part of my posts is Giant Panda who are definately from California. The production on Plus Bonus Party Cut sounds like Pete Rock transplanted across the Country to the West Coast in about 1992. 2 of the members from Giant Pand are from Seattle which has a pretty good hiphop scene going right now and is something I want to get to in a post some time soon.
Suggested food: Cheeseburgers (Ideally with BBQ sauce)

I’ve been increasing the frequency here this month and hopefully will double up come July. I’ve got some good stuff but I don’t think I’m gonna be able to compete with Chuck, please man lower the bar!