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Digable Planets (pronounced /'d?g?b?l 'plæn?ts/) is an American alternative hip hop group based in New York City, composed of Ishmael "Butterfly" Butler (from Seattle), Craig "Doodlebug" Irving (from Philadelphia), and Mary Ann "Ladybug Mecca" Vieira (from Washington, D.C.).

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)," in 1994 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. [2]

Its second album, Blowout Comb, was released in 1994 (see 1994 in music). This album departed from their debut by including feature appearances from outside artists, such as Jeru the Damaja and Guru (rapper) of Gangstarr. Also in 1994, the group appeared on the Red Hot Organization's compilation album, Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool. The album, meant to raise awareness and funds in support of the AIDS epidemic in relation to the African American community, was heralded as "Album of the Year" by Time Magazine.

The trio subsequently broke up. An additional hardship hit group member Ladybug Mecca when she dealt with the deaths of both of her parents. [2]

A retrospective album Beyond the Spectrum: the Creamy Spy Chronicles was released in 2005, mixing previously released material with remixes and b-sides. [2]

From 2009 to 2011, Digable Planets' Doodlebug and Butterfly toured across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Backed by a live band, Doodlebug's Cosmic Funk Orchestra, and often with Butterfly's Shabazz Palaces or hip hop duo Camp Lo as the supporting act, they continue to pack live concert venues around the globe with nostalgic oldschool hiphop lovers and a new generation of fans who where just babies when the band originally debuted.

Digable Planets performed at Numbers, in Houston, Texas, on May 15, 2010, alongside the hip hop duo Camp Lo. [2] During an interview with the Houston Chronicle near the time of this show, Doodlebug stated that a new single would be released, called "Fresh Out," and that a new album was planned for digital release in summer of 2010. [2]

Digable Planets are currently touring and working on new music. Although, original member Ladybug is no longer with the group, they tour with other female MCs to represent the female energy that has always been a core element of the group.
[edit] Breakups/Reunions

Butler established a hip-hop/blues act called Cherrywine; after failing to release a solo album "Ishmael Since 1999",Co-Produced by longtime friend and musician Marcel Sanders.[citation needed] Cherrywine's album Bright Black was released in 2003 to a lackluster reception. He also starred in the short films "I am Ali" and "We Deliver."[citation needed]

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.[citation needed]

Ladybug, now known as Ladybug Mecca, has also embarked on a solo career, releasing an album Trip The Light Fantastic in 2005 on her label Nu Paradigm Entertainment with her partner Nkosi Gray.[citation needed] Ladybug Mecca has also guest appeared on "Spreadin' Rhythm Around" on Legacy/Sony's Billie Holiday Remixed & Reimagined Album. In 2008 Ladybug Mecca lent her talent to eMC (Masta Ace, Punchline, Wordsworth, Stricklin) on the title track "The Show" and Del Tha Funkee Homosapien's 11thour Album on the song "I Got You". April 1, 2008 marks the release of her collaboration with the likes of Legendary producer Prince Paul, Chali 2na (Jurrasic 5), Ursula Rucker, Scratch (The Roots) and Wordsworth (eMC) on Baby Loves Hip Hop's The Dino-5 Children's CD which is a " Book on Tape" through Ropeadope Records. Ladybug Mecca is the voice of Tracey Triceratops, the leader of The Dino 5 as well as the "interrupting child".

In February 2005 the trio reunited and embarked on a reunion tour, with a compilation album released on October 15, 2005.[citation needed]

Butterfly has a son named Jazz from a previous relationship with Coko of SWV.[citation needed] According to the Digable Planets' Official MySpace page, maintained by Doodlebug and Butterfly, Lady Bug Mecca was not able to continue as a member of the DP's due to contract issues and poor management.[citation needed]

Butterfly has also started a project under the moniker Shabazz Palaces in his home of Seattle. He released two 7 song albums that gained great critical response.[citation needed]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums

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

[edit] 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)

Videos: Digable Planets

9th Wonder (Blackitolism)

Nickel Bags

Dial 7

Rebirth Of Slick

Where I'm From


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	Videos: Digable Planets 9th Wonder (Blackitolism) Nickel Bags Dial 7 Rebirth Of Slick Where I'm From Digable Planets (pronounced /'d?g?b?l 'plæn?ts/) is an American alternative hip hop group based in New York City, composed of Ishmael "Butterfly" Butler (from Seattle), Craig "Doodlebug" Irving (from Philadelphia), and Mary Ann "Ladybug Mecca" Vieira (from Washington, D.C.). 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)," in 1994 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. [2] Its second album, Blowout Comb, was released in 1994 (see 1994 in music). This album departed from their debut by including feature appearances from outside artists, such as Jeru the Damaja and Guru (rapper) of Gangstarr. Also in 1994, the group appeared on the Red Hot Organization's compilation album, Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool. The album, meant to raise awareness and funds in support of the AIDS epidemic in relation to the African American community, was heralded as "Album of the Year" by Time Magazine. The trio subsequently broke up. An additional hardship hit group member Ladybug Mecca when she dealt with the deaths of both of her parents. [2] A retrospective album Beyond the Spectrum: the Creamy Spy Chronicles was released in 2005, mixing previously released material with remixes and b-sides. [2] From 2009 to 2011, Digable Planets' Doodlebug and Butterfly toured across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Backed by a live band, Doodlebug's Cosmic Funk Orchestra, and often with Butterfly's Shabazz Palaces or hip hop duo Camp Lo as the supporting act, they continue to pack live concert venues around the globe with nostalgic oldschool hiphop lovers and a new generation of fans who where just babies when the band originally debuted. Digable Planets performed at Numbers, in Houston, Texas, on May 15, 2010, alongside the hip hop duo Camp Lo. [2] During an interview with the Houston Chronicle near the time of this show, Doodlebug stated that a new single would be released, called "Fresh Out," and that a new album was planned for digital release in summer of 2010. [2] Digable Planets are currently touring and working on new music. Although, original member Ladybug is no longer with the group, they tour with other female MCs to represent the female energy that has always been a core element of the group. [edit] Breakups/Reunions Butler established a hip-hop/blues act called Cherrywine; after failing to release a solo album "Ishmael Since 1999",Co-Produced by longtime friend and musician Marcel Sanders.[citation needed] Cherrywine's album Bright Black was released in 2003 to a lackluster reception. He also starred in the short films "I am Ali" and "We Deliver."[citation needed] 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.[citation needed] Ladybug, now known as Ladybug Mecca, has also embarked on a solo career, releasing an album Trip The Light Fantastic in 2005 on her label Nu Paradigm Entertainment with her partner Nkosi Gray.[citation needed] Ladybug Mecca has also guest appeared on "Spreadin' Rhythm Around" on Legacy/Sony's Billie Holiday Remixed & Reimagined Album. In 2008 Ladybug Mecca lent her talent to eMC (Masta Ace, Punchline, Wordsworth, Stricklin) on the title track "The Show" and Del Tha Funkee Homosapien's 11thour Album on the song "I Got You". April 1, 2008 marks the release of her collaboration with the likes of Legendary producer Prince Paul, Chali 2na (Jurrasic 5), Ursula Rucker, Scratch (The Roots) and Wordsworth (eMC) on Baby Loves Hip Hop's The Dino-5 Children's CD which is a " Book on Tape" through Ropeadope Records. Ladybug Mecca is the voice of Tracey Triceratops, the leader of The Dino 5 as well as the "interrupting child". In February 2005 the trio reunited and embarked on a reunion tour, with a compilation album released on October 15, 2005.[citation needed] Butterfly has a son named Jazz from a previous relationship with Coko of SWV.[citation needed] According to the Digable Planets' Official MySpace page, maintained by Doodlebug and Butterfly, Lady Bug Mecca was not able to continue as a member of the DP's due to contract issues and poor management.[citation needed] Butterfly has also started a project under the moniker Shabazz Palaces in his home of Seattle. He released two 7 song albums that gained great critical response.[citation needed] [edit] Discography [edit] Albums * Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space) (1993) * Blowout Comb (1994) * Beyond the Spectrum: the Creamy Spy Chronicles (2005) [edit] 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)
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