People Under the Stairs is an underground hip hop duo which formed in 1997 in Los Angeles, California, United States. The duo consists of Thes One and Double K.

Since their initial release in 1998 they have performed over a thousand sold out shows, festivals and world tours spanning 6 continents and 40 countries. With a pioneering DIY ethic, they have self produced 8 full-length LPs in addition to countless singles and side projects. The musical sensibility punctuating their unique brand of hip-hop has earned them the title “The Steely Dan of Rap Music” as well as consistent critical acclaim and numerous appearances on the Billboard Charts.