Jurassic 5 is an American
alternative hip hop group formed in 1993 by members of two previous groups (Rebels of Rhythm and Unity Committee):
rappers Charles Stewart (
Chali 2na), Dante Givens (Akil), Courtenay Henderson (Zaakir aka Soup), 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 their fourth 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, the most recent of which is Nu-Mark's 2014 EP with
Pharcyde member Slimkid3 (released on
Delicious Vinyl).