Quakers is a high-concept hip-hop collective spearheaded by three core producers: Geoff Barrow (Fuzzface), 7-Stu-7, and Katalyst. Emerging from the creative nexus of Portishead's Invada Records and the legendary Stones Throw label, the project was born out of a desire to return to a more visceral, sample-heavy era of rap.
The group's sound identity is defined by its 'earthquake' namesake - heavy, low-end focused production characterized by distorted bass, aggressive drum programming, and a vast array of international samples ranging from psych-rock to library music. Their debut album in 2012 was notable for its massive scale, featuring 35 contributors including Prince Po, Dead Prez, and Aloe Blacc. Critically, Quakers are viewed as a bridge between the Bristol trip-hop lineage and the Los Angeles beat scene. Their evolution into 'II: The Next Wave' continued this tradition of curation, utilizing digital platforms like MySpace and SoundCloud to discover fresh voices, maintaining a position as a global underground talent scout while adhering to a strict, gritty aesthetic.
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