Witty lyrics and edgy productions have made CunninLynguists underground rap favorites. Before the progressive Southern group took shape, Deacon the Villain from Kentucky and Kno from Georgia were individually known for their skills on the mike and in the producer's chair. The duo's debut, Will Rap for Food, appeared on the small Urban Aces label in 2001, CunninLynguists' sophomore effort, 2003's Southernunderground, found Mr. SOS joining the group, allowing Kno to focus on production. Subsequent releases included A Piece of Strange, Dirty Acres, Oneirology, and Rose Azura Njano. ~ David Jeffries