Made up of the Brooklyn-bred M1 and Florida-raised stic.man, the slamming hip-hop duo took a militant stance in their music—tackling politically charged issues and defending things like free speech—at a time when violent and materialistic tropes were all the rage. It's no wonder Kanye West called these guys an inspiration. Their 2000 debut, Let's Get Free, was a glorious hip-hop clarion call and set a tone for a career peppered with uplifting albums, singles and mixtapes. Their later recordings advocated high principles, self-awareness and clean living while exploring spiritual themes.