Sandpeople was formed roughly four years ago as an unlikely gathering of hip-hop artists in the Pacific Northwest.  The crew that now calls Portland, Oregon home has evolved into a 10-member unit fully equipped to fill a stage and empty a keg (preferably in reverse order).

Sandpeople’s newest effort, the aptly titled EP Long Story, Short…, is the product of the insight gained from their major label courtship and their deeply ingrained work ethic and self-imposed high standards. The result of such motivation is an ironclad project that walks the fine line of being both accessible and impressive, while ensuring the emcee’s talents and numbers are on full display. With concepts ranging from the struggles of being self-funded (“Money is on Their Minds”) to overcoming the adversity of a hypercompetitive indie hip-hop scene (“Hate Aside”), Sandpeople manage to carve their diverse personalities into the inherently brief EP format. From boasting a fierce introduction of back-to-back verses on the lead track “Strands”, to its conclusion with Sapient’s dark and demented ballad “The Dapper Mob”, Long Story, Short… is a well-rounded offering from this rapidly emerging crew.

Sandpeople – Money is on Their Minds

Sandpeople – Hate Aside