Back in 1981, pioneering Hip Hop group Stetsasonic helped break new ground by performing with a live band, opening the door for future acts to take rap beyond turntables and drum machines. Decades later, groups like The Roots have shown just how powerful that combination can be. Now Korean-American rapper G2 is carrying that tradition forward with Human Tree Session, a 28-minute live performance alongside UGP on Dingo Freestyle.

Rather than pacing the stage and demanding crowd participation, G2 spends the session seated on a barstool, letting his delivery and songwriting do the heavy lifting. The result is a lesson in understated confidence as UGP stretches the music in every direction, adding new textures and energy to familiar songs.

With three full-length albums, two collaborative projects, and two EPs under his belt, G2 has no shortage of material to pull from. Backed by a four-piece band, electronic percussion, and an occasional horn player stepping in, Human Tree Session transforms G2’s catalogue into something richer and more dynamic. The performance is a reminder that great Rap records don't just survive the transition to a live setting—they often become even better.

For anyone wondering what Hip Hop can sound like when musicians are given room to improvise and reinterpret the music, G2’s Human Tree Session delivers a compelling answer.

Check out G2 and UGP's Human Tree Session below.