Homeboy Sandman is an American hip-hop artist from Queens, New York. He rose to notoriety in the mid-2000s for his intricate wordplay and unique rhyming style. His first two albums, 2006's Nourishment and 2008's Actual Factual Pterodactyl, established him as one of the more creative and dynamic underground hip-hop artists in the industry. He moved to Los Angeles and signed to Stones Throw Records in 2011, releasing the album First of a Living Breed that same year. Three albums followed from 2013 to 2015:White Sand, Hallways, and Kindness For Weakness. His latest project, Veins, was released in 2017. Homeboy Sandman is known for delivering thought-provoking lyrics and has earned acclaim from fans and critics alike.