Digable Planets is a New York City based alternative hip hop group composed of Ishmael "Butterfly" Butler (from New York), Craig "Doodlebug" Irving (from Philadelphia), and Mary Ann "Ladybug Mecca" Vieira (from Washington, D.C.). They were backed by Silkworm, who later embarked on a solo career under the name King Britt. See also: 1992 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1992 Record labels established in 1992 other events of 1992 list of years in music 1990s in music // 1992 was a pivotal year in the development of music. ... See also: 1995 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1995 Record labels established in 1995 1990s in music. ... See also: 2005 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2005 Record labels established in 2005 2000s in music. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Hip-Hop music is a style of popular music. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Alternative hip hop (also known as alternative rap) is a genre that is defined in greatly varying ways. ... NY redirects here. ... Nickname: Motto: Philadelphia maneto - Let brotherly love continue Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States Commonwealth Pennsylvania County Philadelphia Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 Government  - Mayor John F. Street (D) Area  - City 369. ... Nickname: Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location of Washington, D.C., in relation to the states Maryland and Virginia Coordinates: , Country United States Federal District District of Columbia Government  - Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D)  - City Council Chairperson: Vincent C. Gray (D) Ward 1: Jim Graham (D) Ward 2: Jack... King Britt is an American DJ and record producer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ...

History

Digable Planets' fusion of jazz and hip hop received excellent reviews and solid sales with the release of its debut album, Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space), in 1993, which was certified gold by the RIAA. The album's lead single, "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)," became a crossover hit, peaking at #15 on Billboard magazine's singles chart, earning gold certification by the RIAA, and winning the Grammy award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. Jazz is a musical art form that originated in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States around the start of the 20th century. ... Hip hop music is a style of music which came into existence in the United States during the mid-1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the 1980s. ... Reachin [A New Refutation of Time and Space] is the debut album from Alternative hip hop group Digable Planets. ... See also: 1993 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1993 Record labels established in 1993 1990s in music. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with RIAA certification. ... The RIAA Logo. ... Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry. ... The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. ... The RIAA Logo. ... Grammy Award statuette The Grammy Awards, presented by the Recording Academy (an association of Americans professionally involved in the recorded music industry) for outstanding achievements in the recording industry, is one of four major music awards shows held annually in the United States (the Billboard Music Awards, the American Music... The Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group has been awarded since 1991, alongside the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance. ...

Its second album, Blowout Comb, was released in 1994 (see 1994 in music). The novelty of the group's jazz/hip-hop fusion had passed, leading to disappointing sales. The trio soon broke up due to creative differences, as well as the deaths of both of Ladybug's parents due to unrelated illnesses. However, a retrospective album Beyond the Spectrum: The Creamy Spy Chronicles was released in 2005, which included unreleased recordings. 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by United Nations. ... See also: 1994 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1994 Record labels established in 1994 other events of 1994 list of years in music 1990s in music // January 29 - The Supremes Mary Wilson is injured when her jeep hits a freeway median and flips over just outside of Los...

Recent developments

Butler established a hip-hop/blues act called Cherrywine; after failing to release a solo album "Ishmael Since 1999." Cherrywines's album Bright Black was released in 2003 to a lackluster reception. He also starred in the film short "I am Ali." Silkworm has an established solo career under the name King Britt, and occasionally partners with The Roots' Ahmir-Khalib “?uestlove” Thompson. Doodlebug is now known as Cee Knowledge and tours with a band called Cee Knowledge & the Cosmic Funk Orchestra that released two albums in limited edition on FarmHouse Records. Ladybug, now known as Ladybug Mecca, has also embarked on a solo career, releasing an album in 2005. See also: 2003 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2003 Record labels established in 2003 other events of 2003 list of years in music 2000s in music // January - following an investigation by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and London detectives, police raids in England and the Netherlands... King Britt is an American DJ and record producer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... The Roots, also known as The Legendary Roots Crew, The Fifth Dynasty, The Square Roots and The Foundation, are an influential, Grammy winning hip hop group based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, famed for a heavily jazzy sound and live instrumentation. ... Ahmir Khalib Thompson (born on January 20, 1971), known professionally as ?uestlove or Questlove, is an American drummer, DJ, music journalist and record producer. ... See also: 2005 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2005 Record labels established in 2005 2000s in music. ...

In February of 2005 the trio reunited and embarked on a reunion tour, with a compilation album released on October 15, 2005. The group also has stated plans to release a DVD. is the 288th day of the year (289th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... DVD (Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc) is an optical disc storage media format that can be used for data storage, including movies with high video and sound quality. ...

Discography

Albums

• Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space) (1993)
• Blowout Comb (1994)
• Beyond the Spectrum: The Creamy Spy Chronicles (compilation) (2005)

Reachin [A New Refutation of Time and Space] is the debut album from Alternative hip hop group Digable Planets. ...

Singles

• "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)" (1992)
• "Where I'm From" (1993)
• "Nickel Bags" (1993)
• "9th Wonder (Blackitolism)" (1994)
• "9th Wonder (Slicker This Year) Mad Slicker Remixes" (1994)
• "Dial 7 (Axioms of Creamy Spies)" (1995)

Trivia

• Ishmael "Butterfly" Butler has a son named Jazz Butler which was from a previous relationship with Coko from SWV.
• Ishmael also has three other children, all with different mothers; Ishmael acquiesced to a court-mandated DNA test to acknowledge the last child.
• When accepting their Grammy award for “Cool Like Dat,” the members of the group thanked the Nation of Islam loudly, much to the chagrin of some of the audience.
• The song "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat) was recently featured in the movie Freedom Writers.
• Ladybug appeared in Snoop Dogg's single, Candy.
• Originated the line, "We be to rap what key be to lock."
• A sample from "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)" (the line "We be to rap what key be to lock.") appeared in E-40's song, "Yay Area."

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External links

• Digable Planets official site
• NPR story on the DP reunion from 5/5/2005
• Ladybug's official site
• Cee Knowledge's (Doodlebug) official site
• Cherrywine's official site