Atmosphere are leaders of the emo rap movement. Based out of Minneapolis, the duo became key fixtures on the underground scene with their '97 debut EP Overcast!, a project fueled by Slug's angsty and introspective lyrics, and producer Ant's ability to craft beats that fused rugged drums with melodic, emotional piano riffs. The '00s saw them amass a sterling run of albums, capped by '08's expansive When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That S*** Gold. Consider Atmosphere cult hip-hop heroes.