The Perceptionists is an American hip hop group from

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. The group initially had three members:

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, and

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. The group was signed to the

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label. In 2005, the trio released a studio album, ''

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''. Shortly after the release of ''Black Dialogue'', DJ Fakts One left the group. In 2017, they released their second studio album ''

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'', with Mr. Lif and Akrobatik as the only two members of the group performing on the album.

Members

Current

(Jeffrey Haynes) – rapper *

(Jared Bridgeman) – rapper

Former

(Jason Goler) – producer, DJ

Discography

Studio albums

* ''

'' (2005) * ''

'' (2017)

Live albums

* ''Live and Direct'' (2005)

Remix albums

* ''Low Resolution'' (2018)

Mixtapes

* ''The Razor'' (2004)

Singles

* "Medical Aid" (2004) * "Memorial Day" (2004) * "Blo" (2005) * "Black Dialogue" (2005) * "The Razor" (2005)

References

External links

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Perceptionists, The American hip hop groups Musical groups from Boston American musical duos Musical groups established in 2004 Definitive Jux artists Mello Music Group artists