Inspired by Blaxploitation films from the 70's, Hardwood EXP presents "Undercover". This pseudo-soundtrack is a music motif that represents the lives & lifestyles of dangerous characters often referred to as “anti-heroes”. Yeah, you know the ones – smooth with the foxy ladies while protecting their territory renegade style. Involved in underworld operations and schemes, this private dick is looking for justice and a good woman to love.

Bad ass grooves constructed with funky loops and jazzy beats develop to tell the full story of this sex machine man on the look out. Supporting characters are as follows: pimps, pushers, gangstas and of course, the man who has everythingís essential accessory – a group of ladies of the night to drape around his shoulders as needed for the scene.

The Struttin' EP, available in October 2000, is a preview of the full-length album scheduled for release in late February 2001.

Hardwood's recent production credits include the track, 'That Sounds Personal' a collaborative effort with Mr. Dead released on "Subterranean Hitz Vol. III, The Ill School” (WordSound). The song was acclaimed by URB magazine (July 2000) as the defining track featured on this last installation in the seminal underground hip-hop compilation series released by WordSound Recordings.

Hardwood EXP, a.k.a. DJ Wood, teamed up with Mr. Dead again to create & produce several tracks on Dead’s "Dawn of the Dead" album just released in January 2001. This is Dead's solo debut after releasing The M-Virus in 1999 with MC Big Pat, as the Metabolics. Both albums were released on WordSound.

Elemental Magazine (Issue 27) recently reviewed Dawn of the Dead stating, “The best song on the album is ‘Lungevity’. With a dope beat by DJ Wood, Mr. Dead comes off nice.” The summary of the review also named another phat track on the album, “Self Discipline”, also by DJ Wood, as one of the illest. Check it out at www.wordsound.com.