March 11, 2007 - House of Blues, West Hollywood, CA

People Under the Stairs are an underground hip hop group from Los Angeles. It is comprised of two self-proclaimed b-boys, Thes One and Double K. These guys definitely represented for Los Angeles, as they cited fellow Southern California hip hop artists, and gave respect to those that came before them. With high energy, explosive beats, and intricate lyrics these guys not only knew how to put on a show, but were more than talented enough to do it. If you’ve never heard of them, or are not that familiar with their music, it will not matter for they will get you bouncing your head and waving your hand to their ridiculous style. Thes One provided the fast paced lyricism and Double K kept it steady with his head banging style similar to the way Cypress Hill does it. Without the help of a DJ, they put on a show that was fun and entertaining. What more could you ask for? They added comedic twists, mixed on the turntable a little here and there, and of course freestyled over raw beats. This is a band worth checking out. They are bringing back underground hip hop, and giving Los Angeles the respect it deserves and has lacked in the past couple of years. The most important feature of their show was the appreciation they had for other artists and especially for the fans.

 -Vishal Vibhaker