Duo Laokoon began as a blend of bedroom rap and samples from an animated film. The name Laócoón is inspired by the wise soothsayer from ancient Troy. The “Lao boys” take a thoughtful approach to their music, striving to avoid cheap production by investing effort and diligence in their home studio. On their latest album, they collaborate with notable artists such as Idea, the founder of the TyNikdy label, and Arleta, a distinctive female rap voice.