Lgeez are an

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music duo formed by Alex Jones (from

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) and Son of Sam (from

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) in 2014. Their debut album ''Cloud 9'' was released in October the same year.

Career

Prior to 2014, Alex Jones used the rap aliases Flea and Dr. Flea. He released his first mixtape ''Blood Runs Deep'' in 2011. In 2012 he collaborated with DJ

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on the song 'Chemical Energy'. Son of Sam (formerly known as SW, Jam Master Sam and sometimes referred to as Sunnah) released his debut mixtape ''Summer of Sam'' in December of 2012. After the pair gained attention as solo performers on

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and

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they formed the duo Lgeez in 2014, and released their debut album ''Cloud 9''. ''Cloud 9'' peaked at #19 on the

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Hip-Hop/R&B Albums Chart. Lgeez have been cited as influences by other Australian hip-hop artists, including Chillinit,

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, Indigomerkaba and

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. They have also received praise from rapper

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Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Mixtapes

Singles

As featured artist

References

{{Authority control Australian hip hop musicians Australian male rappers Rappers from Sydney Rappers from Melbourne Living people 1993 births