Juggaknots Explained

Juggaknots
Background:group_or_band
Alias:The Juggaknots
Origin:Bronx, New York, U.S.
Years Active:1995–present
Current Members:
  • Breeze Brewin
  • Queen Herawin
  • Buddy Slim

Juggaknots is an American hip hop group from New York City. It consists of siblings Breeze Brewin (Paul Smith), Queen Herawin (Peridot Smith), and Buddy Slim (Kevin Smith).[1] The group has collaborated with Mr. Len, Sadat X, and Prince Paul.[2]

History

Juggaknot's debut studio album, Clear Blue Skies, was released on the vinyl-only New York independent Fondle 'Em Records in 1996.[3] It is considered an underground classic by critics such as Exclaim! and HipHopDX.[4] [5] [6] [7] It was re-released as with 11 bonus tracks in 2003.[8]

In 2006, the group released a studio album, Use Your Confusion, which features guest appearances by Sadat X, Wordsworth, and Slick Rick, among others.[9] It was released through Amalgam Digital after a deal was signed with the independent label.[10]

In 2015, the group released a collection of previously unreleased tracks, titled Baby Pictures (C. 1989-1993).[11]

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

EPs

Singles

Guest appearances

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Juggaknots - Biography. AllMusic. Wade. Kergan. August 17, 2014.
  2. Web site: Juggaknots: Schooling the Masses. XLR8R. Max. Herman. November 13, 2006. August 17, 2014.
  3. Web site: Juggaknots: Use Your Confusion. Pitchfork. Nate. Patrin. February 15, 2007. August 17, 2014.
  4. Web site: Juggaknots - Clear Blue Skies. Exclaim!. Noel. Dix. March 2003. August 17, 2014.
  5. Web site: Juggaknots - Clear Blue Skies. HipHopDX. J-23. February 4, 2003. August 17, 2014.
  6. Web site: Breeze Brewin From Juggaknots Interview. Unkut. Robbie. Ettelson. November 16, 2007. August 17, 2014.
  7. Web site: Juggaknots :: Clear Blue Skies :: Third Earth Music. RapReviews.com. Steve. Juon. January 7, 2003. August 17, 2014.
  8. Web site: Juggaknots: Re:Release: Clear Blue Skies. Pitchfork. Matt. Kallman. April 28, 2003. August 17, 2014.
  9. Web site: Use Your Confusion - Juggaknots. AllMusic. Marisa. Brown. August 17, 2014.
  10. Web site: Juggaknots Sign New Deal With Amalgam Entertainment And Ready Sophomore Release Use Your Confusion. Hip Hop Press. Clyde. Smith. August 10, 2006. August 17, 2014.
  11. Web site: Kehlani and Nick Catchdubs Release New Albums. The New York Times. Jon. Caramanica. May 24, 2015. June 4, 2020.

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