El-P (Jaime Meline) is a pioneering rapper, producer, and entrepreneur celebrated for shaping the sound of alternative hip-hop. Rising from New York’s underground in the 1990s with Company Flow, he later founded the influential label Definitive Jux and pushed boundaries with his dense, futuristic production. His solo work and acclaimed partnership with Killer Mike as Run The Jewels have earned him critical praise and a devoted global following. El-P’s music blends gritty realism, innovation, and rebellion, cementing his legacy as one of hip-hop’s most visionary architects. --- Camu Tao (Tero Smith) was an innovative rapper, singer, and producer from Columbus, Ohio, whose genre-blending approach helped redefine underground hip-hop. As a member of influential collectives like MHz Legacy, Weathermen, and the Def Jux roster, he fused raw lyricism with experimental beats and rock-inspired vocals. His posthumous album *King of Hearts* revealed his fearless creativity and emotional depth, solidifying his reputation as a boundary-pushing artist whose impact continues to resonate within independent music circles.