{"title":"Digable Planets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDigable Planets is an American alternative hip hop group based in New York City. The group, consisting of Craig Irving, Ishmael Butler, and Mary Ann Viera, is known for their fusion of jazz and hip hop. Formed in the early 90s, Digable Planets quickly gained attention with their unique sound and unorthodox appearance. Their albums Reachin’ (A New Refutation Of Time And Space) and Blowout Comb redefined hip-hop and set standards for future soul poets and innovative producers. Although the group disbanded in 1996, they recently reunited to play live shows and are working on a new album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early days of Digable Planets, members Butterfly (Ishmael Butler), Doodlebug (Craig Irving), and Ladybug (Mary Ann Vieira) lived together in Jersey City before moving to Brooklyn's black neighborhoods. They scraped by while rapping and working odd jobs until winning a record contract in 1992. Their Grammy-winning hit \"Rebirth Of Slick (Cool Like Dat)\" showcased their ability to connect with audiences tired of aggressive gangsta rap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eButterfly spent his childhood in Seattle but moved around the country with his father who was a history professor. He was exposed to an extensive jazz collection which influenced his musical taste along with rap. Doodlebug grew up in Philadelphia where he became a deejay at Howard University's radio station. He also\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blowout-comb","title":"Blowout Comb","description":"\u003cp\u003eReissue of \u003ci\u003eBlowout Comb\u003c\/i\u003e, the 1994 second album by cult, Brooklyn-based hip hop trio Digable Planets. Like with 1993's debut Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space), 'utilizing the natural' meant creating hip hop that blended jazz with the formidable rap skills of the aforementioned Butterfly, Craig 'Doodlebug' Irving and Mary Ann 'Ladybug Mecca' Vieira. Unlike that debut, it meant broadening to include guests such as Gang Starr's Guru, Jeru the Damaja, and Jazzy Joyce. Following the gold-selling commercial success of their debut, they here set out to prove their artistic prowess. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is intelligent, alternative hip hop that sounded like party music. Its lyrics are dense with wit, social commentary and politics - and its original inner sleeve was modelled on the newspaper of the Black Panther movement. Its instrumentation includes sax, vibraphone and flute. Its samples - gathered from global cratedigging trips while touring the first album around the world - included Grant Green, Eddie Harris, Shuggie Otis and jazz-funk pioneer Roy Ayers (whose 'We Live in Brooklyn, Baby' became 'Borough Check' here). And yet at the same time its beats are infectious and its spirit undeniable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Classics","offers":[{"title":"Purple LPx2","offer_id":50389970059595,"sku":"2020008","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue LPx2","offer_id":50389971075403,"sku":"2020010","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP | x2","offer_id":50389968748875,"sku":"362796","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/08ad43ff-7163-46df-86b4-bf68d234c122_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726377111"},{"product_id":"reachin-a-new-refutation-of-time-and-space","title":"Reachin' (A New Refutation Of Time And Space)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBlending laid- back jazz samples with conscious, Afrocentric lyricism, the album introduced a fresh, sophisticated sound that stood apart from the era's mainstream. Featuring the Grammy-winning hit \"Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)\", the album flows with smooth grooves, poetic storytelling, and a distinctly cool vibe. A timeless fusion of jazz and hip-hop, Reachin' remains an essential listen and a defining statement of early '90s creativity and style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music On CD","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":57394208670027,"sku":"R6799-7157","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/61b5-pxNxGL._AC_SL1007.jpg?v=1779316354"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_1282d79a_thumbnail_4096_b5780cee-89c9-4cd7-b742-eb058784e54d.jpg?v=1726377072","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/digable-planets.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}