JJ DOOM was an American

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duo composed of

Jneiro Jarel Omar Jarel Gilyard, known by his stage name Jneiro Jarel, is an American recording artist, music producer, composer and Disc Jockey, DJ. Recognized for his versatile, abstract, and often experimental style, he is also known for his beat-making ali ...

and

MF DOOM Daniel Dumile ( ; July 13, 1971October 31, 2020), best known by his stage name MF Doom or simply Doom (both stylized in all caps), was a British-American rapper and record producer. Noted for his intricate wordplay, signature metal mask, and ...

History

On 15 February 2012 the website ''

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'' ran an article stating that JJ DOOM's debut album would be called ''

Key to the Kuffs ''Key to the Kuffs'' is a collaborative album by alternative hip hop artists Jneiro Jarel and MF DOOM under the moniker JJ Doom. It was released on Lex Records on August 20, 2012. Recording Jneiro Jarel produced the music in his studio in New ...

'' and released via

Lex Records Lex Records is a British independent record label based in Camden, London, England. Style Lex has a varied musical output. Most releases are alternative hip hop, alternative rock or electronic. The label works with a small group of artists. ...

. On 5 July 2012 Lex Records announced that the album was set for a worldwide release on 21 August 2012, and would feature appearances from

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, Boston Fielder, and

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. As of August 29, 2012, ''Key to the Kuffs'' sold 3,300 copies after debuting at number 148 on the ''Billboard'' 200.Jacobs, Allen. (2012-08-29
Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 8/26/2012 , Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales
. HipHop DX. Retrieved on 2014-05-12. On August 19, 2013, an extended version, titled ''Key to the Kuffs (Butter Edition)'' was released, containing a bonus 9-track EP composed of new tracks and remixes. After the death of MF Doom, a posthumous album is released, again in collaboration with Jneiro Jarel. The old Key to the Kuffs (Redux) is again available.

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