Juggaknots

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).^[3] The group has collaborated with Mr. Len, Sadat X, and Prince Paul.^[4]

Juggaknots
Also known as	The Juggaknots
Origin	Bronx, New York, U.S.
Genres	Underground hip hop[1] progressive rap[2]
Years active	1995–present
Labels	Amalgam Fondle 'Em Matic
Members	Breeze Brewin Queen Herawin Buddy Slim

History

Juggaknot's debut studio album, Clear Blue Skies, was released on the vinyl-only New York independent Fondle 'Em Records in 1996.^[5] It is considered an underground classic by critics such as Exclaim! and HipHopDX.^[6][7][8][9] It was re-released as Re:Release with 11 bonus tracks in 2003.^[10]

In 2006, the group released a studio album, Use Your Confusion, which features guest appearances by Sadat X, Wordsworth, and Slick Rick, among others.^[11] It was released through Amalgam Digital after a deal was signed with the independent label.^[12]

In 2015, the group released a collection of previously unreleased tracks, titled Baby Pictures (C. 1989-1993).^[13]

Discography

Studio albums

• Clear Blue Skies (1996)
• Use Your Confusion (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)
• Mr. Len - "This Morning" from Pity the Fool (2001)