Themselves is an avant-garde hip-hop duo known for their experimental approach to the genre, comprising of Doseone (Adam Drucker) and Jel (Jeffrey Logan). The pair emerged from the underground rap scene in the late 1990s and early 2000s as members of the Anticon collective, a label and group of artists that pushed the boundaries of hip-hop music with its abstract lyrics and innovative production.

Their 2009 album "Crowns Down" is a testament to the duo's gritty, sample-heavy soundscapes and complex, rapid-fire lyricism, which earned them critical acclaim within the alternative hip-hop community. With earlier works such as "Them" (1999) and "The No Music" (2002), Themselves established a cult following through their enigmatic presence and dense, poetic verses. Their other releases like "This About the City Too..." and "The No Music of Aiff's..." further showcase their capacity for reinvention and their relentless pursuit of pushing the hip-hop genre into uncharted territories. The compilation "Crowns Down & Company" features a collection of remixes and collaborations, while "The Free Houdini Deluxe" serves as a reissue of their definitive mixtape, adding layers to their mystique with a blend of new and old material that captivates die-hard fans and newcomers alike.