A duo formed by Dan the Automator and Prince Paul in 1999, known for collaborative albums that mixed hip-hop, jazz, and psychedelic rock.
For a quick sense of their style, check out 'Projects, The (p Jays)' or 'Torch Song Trilogy'. They give you that off-kilter, collaborative vibe without trying too hard.
Their track 'Projects, The (p Jays)' shows how they could blend hip-hop with other styles without losing a sense of humor. They worked quietly, without mainstream push, but their influence stuck around in underground circles.
They started in 1999 with 'So. How's Your Girl?', featuring guests like Del the Funky Homosapien. They kept putting out albums like 'White People' in 2004 and 'The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly' in 2008, always mixing guest spots and genre-blending production. Nakamura and Prince Paul kept the project going sporadically while focusing on other collaborations.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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