Jurassic 5
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | Alternative hip hop |
| Years active | 1993–2007, 2013 |
| Labels | TVT Interscope JVC |
| Associated acts | Ozomatli |
| Website | http://www.jurassic5.com/ |
| Past members | Akil Zaakir Mark 7even DJ Nu-Mark Chali 2na Cut Chemist |
Jurassic 5 are an American alternative hip hop group formed in 1993 from members of two previous groups, Rebels of Rhythm and Unity Committee[1] by rappers Charles Stewart (Chali 2na), Dante Givens (Akil), Courtenay Henderson (Zaakir), Marc Stuart (Mark 7even), and disc jockeys Mark Potsic (DJ Nu-Mark) and Lucas Macfadden (Cut Chemist).[2] The six piece crew that was formed, came out of the Los Angeles, California Venue called "Good Life".[3] The group broke up in 2007,[4] shortly after releasing their fourth LP Feedback, citing "musical differences".[5]
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History [edit]
Jurassic 5 debuted nationally in 1995 from TVT Records with their first single, "Unified Rebelution".[6] Jurassic 5 released their first record, Jurassic 5 EP, in 1997. After Jurassic 5 put out their first record, it "cemented their position in the 1990s alternative hip hop movement, alongside artists such as Company Flow, Black Star and Kool Keith." [7] The group later signed to Interscope Records and the EP was repackaged with additional tracks and released in December 1998 as the full-length, eponymous debut album entitled Jurassic 5.[4]
This was followed by their second album Quality Control, which peaked at #43 on the Billboard 200.[8]
In 2002, they released their third album, Power In Numbers which peaked at #15 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Jurassic 5 eventually toured without Cut Chemist,[9] who left the group to pursue a solo career.[10] The remaining five members released their fourth album, Feedback, on July 25, 2006. The album peaked at #15 on the Billboard 200.[8]
In other media [edit]
Jurassic 5's music has been used in several video games. In 2000, "Jayou" was featured in Grind Session. Also in 2000, Jet Set Radio was released in North America including the track "Improvise" from the album Quality Control - though it only appears on the US pressing. All other pressings of the album have the track Concrete And Clay instead - and an instrumental version of the same song. The following year, the track "Great Expectations" from the same album was also included in Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX.[11] The song "In The House" from Feedback was featured in NBA Live 06.[12] while "Red Hot" was featured in SSX On Tour.[13] In 2003, "A Day At The Races" was included in Tony Hawk's Underground. The song "What's Golden" from Power In Numbers was featured in ATV Offroad Fury 2.
As well, Abigail Whistler (Jessica Biel), in Blade Trinity, had Jurassic 5 on her vampire hunting playlist.
The group featured in the 2001 hip hop documentary Scratch
Breakup [edit]
The group split in 2007.[14] Reasons for the break-up have been attributed to disagreements among members of the group.[15]
With the release of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2013 line up, it has been confirmed that Jurassic 5 will reunite for the festival.[16] Dj Nu Mark went on to post on his Twitter that a full tour will follow the Coachella performance.
The group is also confirmed for Spanish festival Sónar in June 2013[17], Portuguese festival Optimus Alive in July 2013 and UK festival Parklife in June 2013.
Discography [edit]
Studio albums [edit]
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |||||||
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| US [18] |
US R&B [19] |
US Rap [20] |
UK [21] |
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| Jurassic 5 | — | — | — | 70 | |||||
| Quality Control |
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43 | 33 | — | 23 | ||||
| Power in Numbers |
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15 | 13 | — | 46 | ||||
| Feedback |
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15 | 12 | 6 | 59 | ||||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | |||||||||
Singles [edit]
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions |
Album | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US R&B [22] |
US Rap [23] |
UK [21] |
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| 1998 | "Jayou" | — | — | 56 | Jurassic 5 | ||||
| "Concrete Schoolyard" | — | — | 35 | ||||||
| 1999 | "Improvise" | — | 41 | — | |||||
| 2000 | "Quality Control" | 96 | 12 | — | Quality Control | ||||
| 2001 | "W.O.E. Is Me (World of Entertainment)" | 94 | 8 | — | |||||
| "The Influence" | — | — | — | ||||||
| 2002 | "What's Golden" | — | — | — | Power in Numbers | ||||
| 2003 | "Freedom" | — | — | — | |||||
| 2004 | "Thin Line" | — | — | — | |||||
| "Hey" | — | — | — | ||||||
| 2005 | "Red Hot" | — | — | — | Feedback | ||||
| 2006 | "Canto de Osshanha" | — | — | — | |||||
| "Work It Out" (with Dave Matthews Band) | — | — | 116 | ||||||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | |||||||||
Extended Plays [edit]
- Unified Rebelution (1995)
- Jurassic 5 EP (1997)
Miscellaneous [edit]
- Jet Grind Radio Music Sampler (2000)
- One Big Trip (Soundtrack) (2002)
- Jurassick! (Freestyles and Rarities) (2003, Interscope Records)
- Pre-Historik Rarities (2003)
- The Inside Track (2003, Interscope Records)
- Linguistics (2006)
References [edit]
- ^ Jee, Bevan. "Old school Classic Jurassic 5 Interview". Bombhiphop.com. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
- ^ Pop: Jurassic 5's monster success by Tim Perry, The Independent, May 16, 1998].
- ^ [1] by Last.fm, "Jurassic 5", Retrieve April 7, 2012.
- ^ a b 2na learning to swim alone by Mike Devlin, The Times-Colonist, September 23, 2010
- ^ [2] by John Bush: Rovi, "Jurassic 5 Biography", Retrieved April 7, 2012.
- ^ [3] by Peiro Scaruffi,"The History of Rock Music. Jurassic 5", Retrieved April 9, 2012.
- ^ [4] by LyricsFreak, "Jurassic 5", Retrieved Aprill 9,2012.
- ^ a b Jurassic 5 Chart History, billboard.com, Retrieved October 18, 2010.
- ^ http://www.pixelsurgeon.com/interviews/interview.php?id=241
- ^ http://www.cutchemist.com/#/bio
- ^ April 10, 2001 4:39PM PDT (2001-09-30). "Soundtrack for Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX announced". GameSpot.com. Retrieved 2012-04-13.
- ^ NBA Live 06 Soundtrack, ign.com, September 13, 2005
- ^ SSX On Tour Soundtrack Announced, tvg.com, by Jon Wilcox, September 12, 2005
- ^ "Jurassic 5 announce split". NME. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
- ^ "Rapper Bitter About Jurassic 5 Split". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
- ^ "Coachella 2012 Full Lineup Announced". Music Feeds. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ^ http://www.sonar.es/en/2013/prg/ar/jurassic-5_228
- ^ "Jurassic 5 Album & Song Chart History - Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
- ^ "Jurassic 5 Album & Song Chart History - R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
- ^ "Jurassic 5 Album & Song Chart History - Rap Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
- ^ a b "Chart Log UK: Candy J. - JX". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
- ^ "Jurassic 5 Album & Song Chart History - R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
- ^ "Jurassic 5 : Allmusic : Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
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- TVT Records artists
- American hip hop groups
- Alternative hip hop groups
- West Coast hip hop groups
- Musical groups from Los Angeles, California
- Musical groups established in 1993
- Musical groups disestablished in 2007
- Musical groups reestablished in 2013
- Musical sextets
- Musical quartets
- Interscope Records artists
