Emanon is an American musical duo formed in 1995, in

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, composed of rapper and singer-songwriter

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and record producer Exile. Allmusic history/ref>

History

Emanon released the

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(EP) ''Anon and On'', on Ill Boogie Records in 2002 and ''The Waiting Room'' on Shaman Works Recordings in 2005. Exile's first album ''Dirty Science'', released in 2006, includes contributions from Slum Village,

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and Oh No. On February 3, 2015,

answered a question on his official facebook page from a user asking about the status of Emanon's upcoming album, ''Bird's Eye View'', saying it was "finished" and he was "meeting with Exile to decide how" they should release the long-awaited album. The album was later released as ''Dystopia'' in 2016.

Discography

Studio albums

* ''Imaginary Friends'' (1996) * ''The Waiting Room'' (2005) * ''Dystopia'' (2016)

EPs

* ''Acid 9'' (1998) * ''Anon & On'' (2002)

Compilation albums

* ''Steps Through Time 1997-2000'' (2001)

References

External links

Emanon
at MySpace
Exile
at MySpace
Aloe Blacc
at MySpace {{Authority control Musical groups established in 1995 Musical groups from Los Angeles Hip hop groups from California Hip hop duos American musical duos