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Lyrics Born
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A staple on the Bay Area scene for more than a decade, Lyrics Born first floored underground hip-hop heads as a key member of Quannum Projects — a tight-knit crew that launched the careers of such crossover stars as DJ Shadow and Blackalicious. Speaking of Shadow, he's lent beats to many Lyrics Born tracks, including the hiccuping loops of "Looking over a City" and the slo-mo breaks of "Over You" (featuring Lyrics' wife, soul singer Joyo Velarde). Lyrics Born co-produced the latter, though, which isn't a surprise considering his D.I.Y. discography. Take [i]Later That Day . . .[/i], for instance: Aside from the block-party soundtrack of "Do That There" (provided by Cut Chemist), Lyrics Born's breakthrough album is almost completely self-produced, from the feel-good groove of "Callin' Out" to the shuffled hooks of "The Last Trumpet."