Juggaknots is an American hip hop group from

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, and Prince Paul.

History

Juggaknot's debut studio album, ''Clear Blue Skies'', was released on the vinyl-only New York independent

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in 1996. It is considered an underground classic by critics such as ''

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''. It was re-released as '' Re:Release'' with 11 bonus tracks in 2003. In 2006, the group released a studio album, ''

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'', which features guest appearances by

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, among others. It was released through

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after a deal was signed with the independent label. In 2015, the group released a collection of previously unreleased tracks, titled ''Baby Pictures (C. 1989-1993)''.

Discography

Studio albums

* ''Clear Blue Skies'' (1996) * ''

'' (2006)

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) *

- "This Morning" from ''Pity the Fool'' (2001)

References

External links

* {{Authority control Alternative hip hop groups American hip hop groups Five percenters American musical trios African-American musical groups Musical groups from New York City Sibling musical trios