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]
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| Also known as | The Juggaknots |
| Origin | Bronx, New York, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
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History edit
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 edit
Studio albums edit
- Clear Blue Skies (1996)
- Use Your Confusion (2006)
Compilation albums edit
- Re:Release (2003)
- The Love Deluxe Movement (2004)
EPs edit
- Baby Pictures (C. 1989-1993) (2015)
Singles edit
- "WKRP in NYC" / "Generally" / "J-Solo" (2001)
- "She Loves Me Not" / "P. Rushen" (2003)
- "Strip Joint" / "Use Your Confusion" (2006)
- "New $$$" (2006)
Guest appearances edit
- Wisdom - "All Star Jam" (1996)
- Mr. Len - "This Morning" from Pity the Fool (2001)
References edit
- ^ Patrin, Nate (February 15, 2007). "Juggaknots: Use Your Confusion". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Kergan, Wade. "Juggaknots - Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
- ^ Herman, Max (November 13, 2006). "Juggaknots: Schooling the Masses". XLR8R. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
- ^ Patrin, Nate (February 15, 2007). "Juggaknots: Use Your Confusion". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
- ^ Dix, Noel (March 2003). "Juggaknots - Clear Blue Skies". Exclaim!. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
- ^ J-23 (February 4, 2003). "Juggaknots - Clear Blue Skies". HipHopDX. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Ettelson, Robbie (November 16, 2007). "Breeze Brewin From Juggaknots Interview". Unkut. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
- ^ Juon, Steve (January 7, 2003). "Juggaknots :: Clear Blue Skies :: Third Earth Music". RapReviews.com. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
- ^ Kallman, Matt (April 28, 2003). "Juggaknots: Re:Release: Clear Blue Skies". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
- ^ Brown, Marisa. "Use Your Confusion - Juggaknots". AllMusic. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Caramanica, Jon (May 24, 2015). "Kehlani and Nick Catchdubs Release New Albums". The New York Times. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
External links edit
- The Juggaknots discography at Discogs