Animal Crackers is a Cincinnati-based hip-hop collective that emerged in 1995, bringing together a dynamic roster of MCs, DJs, and producers. The group's collaborative approach to production and performance has been central to their identity, with members including Mike B, Dirty Ru, King SMO, DJ DQ, Casual T, The Cincinnati Kid, Top Speed, Unseen, and Diverse contributing various production and vocal talents throughout their career.
The collective has maintained a presence in the underground hip-hop and electronic music scene, with their DJ and production-focused lineup contributing to the broader landscape of sample-based and beat-driven music from the Midwest region.
