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Juggaknots
Also known asThe Juggaknots
Origin Bronx, New York, U.S.
Genres
Years active1995–present
Labels
Members
  • Breeze Brewin
  • Queen Herawin
  • Buddy Slim

Juggaknots is an American hip hop group from New York City. It consists of siblings Breeze Brewin (Paul Smith), Queen Herawin (Peridot Smith), and Buddy Slim (Kevin Smith). [3] The group has collaborated with Mr. Len, Sadat X, and Prince Paul. [4]

History

Juggaknot's debut studio album, Clear Blue Skies, was released on the vinyl-only New York independent Fondle 'Em Records in 1996. [5] It is considered an underground classic by critics such as Exclaim! and HipHopDX. [6] [7] [8] [9] It was re-released as Re:Release with 11 bonus tracks in 2003. [10]

In 2006, the group released a studio album, Use Your Confusion, which features guest appearances by Sadat X, Wordsworth, and Slick Rick, among others. [11] It was released through Amalgam Digital after a deal was signed with the independent label. [12]

In 2015, the group released a collection of previously unreleased tracks, titled Baby Pictures (C. 1989-1993). [13]

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

  • Re:Release (2003)
  • The Love Deluxe Movement (2004)

EPs

  • Baby Pictures (C. 1989-1993) (2015)

Singles

  • "WKRP in NYC" / "Generally" / "J-Solo" (2001)
  • "She Loves Me Not" / "P. Rushen" (2003)
  • "Strip Joint" / "Use Your Confusion" (2006)
  • "New $$$" (2006)

Guest appearances

  • Wisdom - "All Star Jam" (1996)
  • Mr. Len - "This Morning" from Pity the Fool (2001)

References

  1. ^ Patrin, Nate (February 15, 2007). "Juggaknots: Use Your Confusion". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  2. ^ Gill, Jon Ivan (2019). "Multi/race/less/ness as underground hip-hop identity in process". Underground Rap as Religion: A Theopoetic Examination of a Process Aesthetic Religion. Taylor & Francis. ISBN  9781351391320.
  3. ^ Kergan, Wade. "Juggaknots - Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
  4. ^ Herman, Max (November 13, 2006). "Juggaknots: Schooling the Masses". XLR8R. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
  5. ^ Patrin, Nate (February 15, 2007). "Juggaknots: Use Your Confusion". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
  6. ^ Dix, Noel (March 2003). "Juggaknots - Clear Blue Skies". Exclaim!. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
  7. ^ J-23 (February 4, 2003). "Juggaknots - Clear Blue Skies". HipHopDX. Retrieved August 17, 2014.{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( link)
  8. ^ Ettelson, Robbie (November 16, 2007). "Breeze Brewin From Juggaknots Interview". Unkut. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
  9. ^ Juon, Steve (January 7, 2003). "Juggaknots :: Clear Blue Skies :: Third Earth Music". RapReviews.com. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
  10. ^ Kallman, Matt (April 28, 2003). "Juggaknots: Re:Release: Clear Blue Skies". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
  11. ^ Brown, Marisa. "Use Your Confusion - Juggaknots". AllMusic. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
  12. ^ Smith, Clyde (August 10, 2006). "Juggaknots Sign New Deal With Amalgam Entertainment And Ready Sophomore Release Use Your Confusion". Hip Hop Press. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
  13. ^ Caramanica, Jon (May 24, 2015). "Kehlani and Nick Catchdubs Release New Albums". The New York Times. Retrieved June 4, 2020.

External links

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