Dilated Peoples

The Profile

Dilated Peoples are an American hip hop group from Los Angeles, California, composed of Evidence, Rakaa (Iriscience), and DJ Babu. Known for boom‑bap production, sharp lyricism, and turntablism, they released acclaimed albums including The Platform (2000), Expansion Team (2001), Neighborhood Watch (2004), 20/20 (2006), and Directors of Photography (2014).

Members: Evidence (MC/producer), Rakaa (Iriscience) (MC), DJ Babu (DJ/producer; Beat Junkies). Origin: Los Angeles, California. Key singles include Work the Angles, Worst Comes to Worst, This Way, Back Again, and You Can't Hide, You Can't Run.

Dilated Peoples, the LA trio of Evidence, Rakaa (Iriscience), and DJ Babu, get a glowing DeBaser review for their debut The Platform. The piece praises Alchemist and Kutmasta Kurt productions, standout cuts like Work the Angles, and Babu’s scratches. Overall sentiment: classic, underground-minded boom‑bap done right.