Sapient: The Artist As an emcee, Sapient has collaborated with highly respected artists such as Cage, The Grouch, Eyedea, and Pigeon John. In addition to staying busy on the mic, his production has also garnered him the reputation as a rapidly rising star on the indie hip-hop scene. Sape’s beats have commanded the attention of his genre’s best and he has produced tracks for Aesop Rock, Slug (Atmosphere), Freestyle Fellowship and many more.