JJ Doom

JJ DOOM
Origin United States
Genres Underground hip hop
Alternative hip hop
Years active 2011-present
Labels Lex Records
Website lexrecords.com
Members Jneiro Jarel
MF DOOM

JJ DOOM is an American alternative hip hop duo composed of Jneiro Jarel and MF DOOM.[1][2]

History

On 15 February 2012 Pitchfork ran an article stating that JJ DOOM's debut album would be called Key to the Kuffs and released via Lex Records.[3] Lex Records on 5 July 2012 announced that the album was set for a worldwide release on 21 August 2012, and would feature appearances from Beth Gibbons, Khujo Goodie, Boston Fielder, and Damon Albarn.[4]

As of August 29, 2012, Key to the Kuffs sold 3,300 copies after debuting at number 124 on the Billboard 200.[5]

On August 19, 2013, an extended version, titled Key to the Kuffs (Butter Edition) was released, containing a bonus 9-track EP composed of new tracks and remixes.

Discography

Year Album Chart positions
USA
[6]
USA Heatseekers
[6]

2012

Key to the Kuffs 148 3

2014

Bookhead EP - -

References

  1. Fitzmaurice, Larry (16 December 2011). "JJ DOOM: "Rhymin' Slang (Dave Sitek Remix)"". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
  2. Martin, Andrew (16 December 2011). "Listen: JJ DOOM "Rhymin' Slang (Dave Sitek Remix)"". Complex. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
  3. Battanon, Carrie (15 February 2012). "DOOM Teams With Jneiro Jarel for Album". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
  4. "JJ DOOM ‘KEY TO THE KUFFS’ Worldwide Album Release: August 21st". Lex Records. 5 July 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
  5. Jacobs, Allen. (2012-08-29) Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 8/26/2012 | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales. HipHop DX. Retrieved on 2014-05-12.
  6. 1 2 "JJ Doom Charts". billboard.com. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
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