Jurassic 5 has decided to break-up

Los Angeles-based rap outfit the Jurassic 5 has decided to break-up. Australia’s Gold Coast Bulletin reports that the group will disband after they complete their Australian tour and several Japanese tour dates. Group member Soup told the paper, "After the tour, that’s basically it. I don’t want to sit here and fake around with it —we’re not seeing eye to eye right now. People see us as a harmonizing, loving group, but that’s far from the truth."

The rapper added, "Some people may say it’s a creative thing, but I’m not buying it. Some might say business, some might say merchandising, whatever, there’s some really stupid s**t, some really childish things, happening. (But) when it comes down to it, some people here want their own shine, their own thing. If that’s what you want, I say more power to you. I hope it works out for you — just don’t come up with lame excuses (for J5’s demise)."

The group currently consists of Soup, Akil, Marc 7, Chali 2na and DJ Nu Mark. Cut Chemist left the group before the release of its last album, Feedback.

Jurassic 5 released their debut self-titled EP in 1998. The group has since released three albums, 2000’s Quality Control, 2002’s Power In Numbers, and 2006’s Feedback.

When the group initially came together it was with the hopes of bringing hip hop back to the golden era. DJ Nu Mark explained : "I think we’re offering tons of originality. We’re making you feel like hip-hop used to feel, really. We’re making you feel like you’re at the party, like you’re really in it. Not like sitting in the corner smoking a blunt, distancing yourself from the music and the vibe."