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Jurassic 5

Jurassic 5 is an American alternative hip hop group formed by rappers Charles Stewart (Chali 2na), Dante Givens (Akil), Courtenay Henderson (Soup aka Zaakir), Marc Stuart (Marc 7); and disc jockeys Mark Potsic (DJ Nu-Mark) and Lucas Macfadden (Cut Chemist).

The six piece crew that was formed, came out of the [Los Angeles venue Good Life.

The group broke up in 2007,

shortly after releasing the LP Feedback, citing "musical differences," but returned to the stage in 2013 and released a new track in 2014. The members have continued to release music individually.

Albums

1998 Jurassic 5
2000 Quality Control
2002 Power in Numbers
2006 Feedback
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