2014–present: Strange Journey Volume Three In 2014, CunninLynguists released a mixtape, Strange Journey Volume Three. It was curated entirely by the group's fans who gave feedback on and suggested ideas for song concepts, features, packaging, and artwork. It features guest appearances from Aesop Rock, Del the Funky Homosapien, and Murs. The same year, CunninLynguists' lexicon was also found to be one of the richest among rappers who perform in English. In 2017, the group released the sixth studio album, Rose Azura Njano. It features guest appearances from Jason Coffey, Trizz, and Farah Elle. Name The name CunninLynguists is a play on the terms "cunnilingus" and "linguists". When the group was first forming, Deacon and Kno casually came up with the name, not intending for it to be permanent nor serious, instead only wanting listeners to not take their music as seriously as their music sounded. In 2009, XXL included the group as having one of the worst names in hip hop. Style At the group's beginning, members Kno and Deacon focused on energetic wordplay and outlandish rhymes, only at times delving into deeper and more introspective material, such as "Mic Like a Memory" or "Family Ties" from Will Rap For Food. This continued up until their critically acclaimed album A Piece of Strange, which featured more serious songs, such as "Brain Cell", and playful ones, such as "Beautiful Girl". The group has been applauded for their ability to craft poetic songs that are also very musically enjoyable. Members Kno and Deacon the Villain are the founding members; they played on every CunninLynguists album. Kentucky-based emcee Natti has been involved in the group from November 2004 (appearing on all material since Sloppy Seconds Volume 2). Natti has released his first solo album, Still Motion, on September 24 (September 30 in CD form). Discography Studio albums Will Rap for Food (2001) SouthernUnderground (2003) A Piece of Strange (2006) Dirty Acres (2007) Oneirology (2011) Rose Azura Njano (2017) Mixtapes Sloppy Seconds Volume One (2003) Sloppy Seconds Vol. 2 (2005) Strange Journey Volume One (2009) Strange Journey Volume Two (2009) Strange Journey Volume Three (2014) EPs The WinterFire EP (2014) The Rose EP (2017) The Azura EP (2017) Singles "So Live!" (2001) "Seasons" (2002) "Dirtay" (2004) "Yellow Lines" (2007) "Mexico" b/w "Wonderful" (2007) "Never Come Down (The Brownie Song)" (2009) "Don't Leave (When Winter Comes)" (2009) "Stars Shine Brightest (in the Darkest of Nights)"