The Bay Area hip-hop producer The Architect has been a staple in the west coast hip hop scene for over 2 decades.After producing Coolio’s hit single “I Remember” tommy boy/ warner bro. 1994. The Architect returned to the Bay Area and teamed up with his neighborhood friend Peanut butter wolf who was just starting Stones Throw Records.The architect went on to produce 4 of the first releases on stones throw records.The underground classic “CASH MONEY” featuring his group Homeless Derilex “DEFINED BY THE DOLLAR” Encore ,”ARMED AND DANGEROUS” Persevere, and “Fraudulent” ep Homeless Derilex. The Architect linked with Dan The Automator’s (dr. octagon,deletion 3030) label Bulk/75ark to release Encore’s debut album “SELF PRESERVATION” and the compilation EXECUTIVE LOUNGE featuring some of the bay areas freshest mc’s with all production done by The Architect. Known for his style of production, hypnotic bass lines,fat drum breaks,key chords and swirly scratches. he has produced for many of the best in hip hop. AB-Soul, Sir Mickey Rocks,Del the funky homo sapien,Planet Asia,Rasco,Turbin,Pep Love, Hiro Imperium,Persevere,souls of mischief,Equipto, dave dub,Homeliss Derilex,kool Keith,Mr. Sinister (The X- Ecutioners),Rob Swift (The X- Ecutioners),Grand the Vis, M.F. Grimm, Equipto,Peace (freestyle fellowship),lyrics jones, gold chain music,Prince Po (organized konfushion),Tajae (souls of mischief),A-Plus (souls of mischief),Opio (Vultures wisdom).