People Under the Stairs

People Under the Stairs
Double K and Thes One of American hip hop group People Under the Stairs
Double K (left) and Thes One (right)
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
GenresHip hop
Years active1997–2019
Labels
MembersThes One
Double K (deceased)
Websitewww.puts.band

People Under the Stairs was an American hip hop duo from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1997 and disbanded in 2019. Since their inception, the group consisted solely of Christopher Portugal (Thes One) and Michael Turner (Double K). The group employed a DIY work ethic of sampling, MCing, DJing, and producing all of their output.[1]

Despite difficulties achieving mainstream or chart successes, the group rejected the label of underground hip hop. They achieved prominence and acclaim, along with praise from fellow musicians.[2]

  1. ^ Anderson, Rick (2003-08-19). "...Or Stay Tuned Album Review". Allmusic. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
  2. ^ Edwards, Paul (2009). How To Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC. Chicago Review Press. p. 316. ISBN 978-1-55652-816-3.