Clear Blue Skies by the Juggaknots is widely considered a modern day classic to those into underground hip hop. Originally released on vinyl with 10 tracks in 1996, it was also re-released in 2003 with additional tracks.

The Juggaknots are four siblings from New York, with Breeze Brewin’ being the most notable member of the group. Clear Blue Skies cemented him as an elite lyricist with deep subject matter, clever lyrics, and rhythmic patterns that make you rewind to catch everything that was said. The album is filled with songs about racism, devilish behavior, sex, government corruption, and straight up battle raps in which the emcees decimate wannabe rappers with dope punchlines.

The Juggaknots have released more material since Clear Blue Skies but none of it can hold a candle to their original release. Breeze Brewin’ pops up every now and then on a feature or a producer compilation, but fans are always clamoring for more from the talented emcee. Hopefully he’ll bless us with a solo album or even another Juggaknots LP, but until then enjoy some of the standout tracks from their stellar debut.

Physical formats have been out of print for awhile but cop the digital version here Clear Blue Skies