It is our great honor to introduce you to The Prime, the brainchild of Luckyiam (Co-Founder of the Living Legends) & Sapient (Sandpeople). This inter-crew crossover project was conceived from repeated path-crossings of Luckyiam and Sapient over the past six years. 

Luckyiam kept an eye/ear on Sapient's production prowess until 2007, when the two were reconnected through a mutual friend. Thus, The Prime was born, and we've got their first single off their upcoming album One Uppers (drops Nov. 24) right here for you:

The Prime - "Common Place"

Here's all you need to know about the duo, whose chemistry and counter-complimentaries rivals peanut butter & jelly: 

"Style, substance, beats and grind; put these elements together and you have The Prime. Luckyiam (co-founder of the Living Legends crew) and Sapient (of the Portland Hip Hop collective Sandpeople) have collaborated minds and talents to create super-group aptly titled The Prime. 

Whether he’s one of the rowdy voices in his 10-man crew Sandpeople, the “not tall guy” in the duo Debaser, or just a standout solo artist, Sapient has been steadily releasing independent albums out of the NW since early 2004.  Sapient has been fascinated with words and surrounded by a musical family his whole life, now 25 years old; you can hear the result in his music.  In addition to his prestige as an emcee, Sapient as a producer is quickly becoming a household name among fans and artists across the world.  A true renaissance man, he often composes his beats by playing many instruments including piano, keyboard, drums, guitar, bass or whatever else he feels like.  Oh yeah, did I mention he sings too?

Luckyiam is an indie music veteran & one of the best “almost famous” rappers in the world. From humble beginnings in the L.A. underground scene, he learned by watching The Heavyweights at The Goodlife Café.  Later he traveled north to Oakland and cultivated the bay area independent scene as a member of the Mystik Journeymen who toured the world.  In 1997 Luckyiam co-founded the infamous Living Legends crew, which has now grown to be arguably the most respected crew in independent Hip Hop.  Luckyiam has a grassroots “cult-like” following, which is steadily growing as he constantly tours and performs at festivals (Coachella, Rock the Bells, Paid Dues). Hundreds of venues and 14 countries across the globe are familiar with the sound, and face of Luckyiam.

Luckyiam and Sapient first met in 2003.  Over the next 4 years Lucky and Sape bumped into each other on the road and Lucky kept hearing about the extent of Sapient’s production talents from fans and artists.  In late 2007 a mutual friend re-connected Lucky and Sape the future was written. The Prime was formed."