Niiiiice. They were so unbelievably underrated. They had a few songs that got airplay but when you dug into their albums, these guys were unbelievably talented. Lady Bug is one of the best female rappers ever
Aw, man! The first MC on the mic is named Ishmael Butler aka Butterfly. After Digable, he relocated to Seattle, and formed Hip Hop duo, Shabazz Palaces. Shabazz Palaces are the first Hip Hop/Rap group signed to iconic Seattle Alternative Rock and Punk label, Sub Pop! Shabazz Palaces are currently active. They're *very* experimental. Headphone music for sure. Love 'em!
Butlers production with Shabazz Palaces is next level. The beats are like nothing I've ever heard, experimental beats from another planet. I think it isolates some listeners but I dig. 100% headphones are a must.
The Native Tongues rap movement is definitely worth yo' time: the DPs (don't sleep on the 2nd album), Tribe, the JBs, De La, and more. Imagine the whiplash from NWA and PE releasing their debut albums around '87 and '88, and then here comes debuts by De La Soul, Tribe, and the DPs from '89 to 93. Crazy...what a time to be alive.
Might want to check out Tennessee by Arrested Development...came out about the same time. Couldn't go anywhere in 1992 without hearing Digable Planets or Arrested Development. If you want to go real chill, check out P.M. Dawn - Set Adrift on Memory Bliss from 1991 or DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Summertime.
This song was everywhere in the early mid 90's. The entire album is soaked with jazz rhymes/beats and cadence. "Where I'm From" and "Nickle Bag" gained traction as well. Their second Joint " Blowout Comb" veered towards a Pro-Black vibe that scared-off commercial heads. Totally underrated group that hit the "Jazz" pocket of the 90's hiphop scene.
Another banger from my teen years! Love the heavy jazz vibe in this song. Us3 has a great jazz/hip-hop mix as well in their song "Cantaloop." Love all the reactions. Keep up the great work!!!
This made me reminisce so hard, early 90's - Digable Planets, Stetsasonic, Dream Warriors, A Tribe Called Quest, Black Sheep, Jungle Brothers, Das EFX, Fu-Schnickens, De La Soul, Nice & Smooth, Pharcyde, Souls Of Mischief, The Roots, UMC's, Toni, Tony, Toné.....The good ol' days before all that crunk, trap, mumble rap....
When this dropped, gen-x arrived. "Nickle bag (of funk)" is cool as hell. Check out US3's "Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)". That era was THE best music since the 1950's hard bop Jazz.
I love when younger people show true appreciation for these classics. The best thing about 80’s and 90’s hip hop is that no two artists sounded the same. Everyone was original.
I was working at EMI Records during their second album and met with the group several times. Super chill and super nice. EMI dropped the ball promoting them for sure.
I remember this sing and group very well. I was in my early 20s back then. Their style was unique and brought in other rappers with a similar style. The blend of the jazz from the 50s and 60s, with the atmosphere of 'Beatniks' sitting in the club, listening to them rap was brilliant. Look up the Beatnik era.50s and early 60s era that came out of the Bay area California. Even the lingo was catchy.
Nice alternative hip hop band back in the days! That girl was cute too. Check out their video for "Nickle Bags of Funk", too! And "Black Ego"! Jazz hip hop group like ATCQ.
Dig Plans are just those cats. So many good tracks on Reachin. Nickel Bags Of Funk, Swoon Units, Where I'm From and so many more. Definitely should dip in the catalog.
Let me give you a couple more that will just give you a completely different vibe Erik B & Rakim- Don’t Sweat The Technique Black Star- Definition Arrested Development- Tennessee PM Dawn- Set Adrift on Memory Bliss
Oh yeah, that’s what I’m talking about! Such a chill vibe… glad to see you dig it like we did back in the day. Here’s one for ya Stax: Lauryn Hill - Lost Ones It’s the first song off of what many consider to be the best female Hip Hop album. “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill”. The whole album is a banger. A must have for the vinyl collection you’ve started. A true classic. Just start on Lost ones. Lyrics a must and it has a backstory you’ll want to research (before listening is better IMHO but doesn’t really matter).
That whole album is amazing, and it works best as an album. People don't do this anymore, but set aside an hour some Saturday evening, chill in the living room with the refreshments of your choice and a couple of people of your choice. Just listen to Reachin' from beginning to end, THEN go out and do hat you do. Some of the best nights of my life started out that way, and this album reminds me of that.
For more jazzy hip-hop vibes my suggestion would be a song from the group US3 named "Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)". It heavily samples from jazz legend Herbie Hancock's song "Cantaloupe Island". Good stuff all around.
Their first album Reachin is tremendous, every song is just so good and although the grooves and beats are very smooth...they dont hold back on the lyrics, some in your face social commentary that hit hard. La Femme Fatal is a must listen
must do some Camp Lo.... there 1st album Uptown Saturday Night is legendary. Not one track ever skipped. Bought album like 4 times because people kept taking mine...smh... Yeah album is like that.
Check the lyrics. All of the verses have lines that begin with all of the pronouns, and an improvisational bit at the end, mirroring a jazz solo structure. (quoting genius lyrics) Their first Album REACHIN is really beautiful jazzy funky mood. This is a 90's NYC must. The second album BLOWOUT COMB is funkier with a blaxploitation vibe. You WILL love 9th wonder, that beat is insane.
My brother-in-law and best friend for 30 year's, . Actually help digital planets produce this. . He ran the soundboard at the studio they recorded it at. . . He went on to be the primary producer of the band "phish" . Last name "Sicket" . . My buddy actually went to see him in New York to try to get an album when we were working on out thru him. . But he wasn't giving no handouts, he said we needed alot of work lol, didn't help us.
Dude, I’m gonna be honest with you, I just started watching your videos and I just dig how much I see that you appreciate various music and genres like myself From Tool to Wutang and everything in between. I am an early 90s kid and my music taste is pretty big. I just wanted to share. Check out Tap the bottle by Young Black Teenagers, that’s if you have a little bit of time of course.
Thank yall so much for the support. New bangers dropping tomorrow I’ll be giving you guys another lineup later today🙏🏽‼️
a legendary group that's criminally underrated
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For sure.
100% I use there music for my skate clips
This song is a tribute to the Miles Davis album "Birth of the Cool"
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Birth Of The Cool is a great record
@@magich8ball I love that period from Miles. That album and Kind of Blue are must haves.
Did not know that
Niiiiice. They were so unbelievably underrated. They had a few songs that got airplay but when you dug into their albums, these guys were unbelievably talented. Lady Bug is one of the best female rappers ever
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This is right in my 90s groove. The jazz mix that was around was so smooth. Being in jazz band at the time drew me to the sound.
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Aw, man! The first MC on the mic is named Ishmael Butler aka Butterfly. After Digable, he relocated to Seattle, and formed Hip Hop duo, Shabazz Palaces. Shabazz Palaces are the first Hip Hop/Rap group signed to iconic Seattle Alternative Rock and Punk label, Sub Pop!
Shabazz Palaces are currently active. They're *very* experimental. Headphone music for sure. Love 'em!
Butlers production with Shabazz Palaces is next level. The beats are like nothing I've ever heard, experimental beats from another planet. I think it isolates some listeners but I dig. 100% headphones are a must.
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The Native Tongues rap movement is definitely worth yo' time: the DPs (don't sleep on the 2nd album), Tribe, the JBs, De La, and more. Imagine the whiplash from NWA and PE releasing their debut albums around '87 and '88, and then here comes debuts by De La Soul, Tribe, and the DPs from '89 to 93. Crazy...what a time to be alive.
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We Gen Xers sure loved our hip hop, alt rock, new wave,, punk rock, etc lol
Might want to check out Tennessee by Arrested Development...came out about the same time. Couldn't go anywhere in 1992 without hearing Digable Planets or Arrested Development. If you want to go real chill, check out P.M. Dawn - Set Adrift on Memory Bliss from 1991 or DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Summertime.
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ABSOLUTE YES to all of these
This song was everywhere in the early mid 90's. The entire album is soaked with jazz rhymes/beats and cadence. "Where I'm From" and "Nickle Bag" gained traction as well. Their second Joint " Blowout Comb" veered towards a Pro-Black vibe that scared-off commercial heads. Totally underrated group that hit the "Jazz" pocket of the 90's hiphop scene.
Yup yup, this jam was HUGE! Smooth and dope, set the mood for a chill vibe as a party song.
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Yeah. Digable and ATCQ had that Jazz vibe going for them.
Another banger from my teen years! Love the heavy jazz vibe in this song. Us3 has a great jazz/hip-hop mix as well in their song "Cantaloop." Love all the reactions. Keep up the great work!!!
Thank you so much, I greatly appreciate you
Us3 was underrated
This made me reminisce so hard, early 90's - Digable Planets, Stetsasonic, Dream Warriors, A Tribe Called Quest, Black Sheep, Jungle Brothers, Das EFX, Fu-Schnickens, De La Soul, Nice & Smooth, Pharcyde, Souls Of Mischief, The Roots, UMC's, Toni, Tony, Toné.....The good ol' days before all that crunk, trap, mumble rap....
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When this dropped, gen-x arrived. "Nickle bag (of funk)" is cool as hell. Check out US3's "Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)". That era was THE best music since the 1950's hard bop Jazz.
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Oooh US3! Need to give them a relisten
I always loved the jazzy fusion. De La Soul played with that on their album, "DE La Soul Is Dead."
So trueeee
Digable Planets - 9th Wonder is a must hear. The beat is dope!
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90s jazz-hip-hop is like THE BEST. Check out "Verses From The Abstract" by Tribe Called Quest. Similar vibe.
I left my wallet in El Segundo…
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Probably the best at that jazzy rap style. They were cool like that. And all three members are still making music to this day.
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I love when younger people show true appreciation for these classics. The best thing about 80’s and 90’s hip hop is that no two artists sounded the same. Everyone was original.
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On of my favorite groups growing up. Legendary album
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They only have 2 albums that came out in 1993 and 1994, but they still play live shows on occasion. I saw them live in 1994…and now I feel old!
You’re still young, amazing 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Love some digable planets
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I was working at EMI Records during their second album and met with the group several times. Super chill and super nice. EMI dropped the ball promoting them for sure.
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I still have this one in heavy rotation ❤💯
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This group deserved so much more
I remember this sing and group very well. I was in my early 20s back then. Their style was unique and brought in other rappers with a similar style. The blend of the jazz from the 50s and 60s, with the atmosphere of 'Beatniks' sitting in the club, listening to them rap was brilliant. Look up the Beatnik era.50s and early 60s era that came out of the Bay area California. Even the lingo was catchy.
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I love this era of hip hop! The golden era really had everything! You HAD TO be ORIGINAL! 🔥
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Nice alternative hip hop band back in the days! That girl was cute too. Check out their video for "Nickle Bags of Funk", too! And "Black Ego"!
Jazz hip hop group like ATCQ.
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Digable sooo good
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Dig Plans are just those cats. So many good tracks on Reachin. Nickel Bags Of Funk, Swoon Units, Where I'm From and so many more. Definitely should dip in the catalog.
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This was so different and innovative when it came out. Their flows with that sick production 🔥🔥🔥
Let me give you a couple more that will just give you a completely different vibe
Erik B & Rakim- Don’t Sweat The Technique
Black Star- Definition
Arrested Development- Tennessee
PM Dawn- Set Adrift on Memory Bliss
Thank you for the requests
THIS ENTIRE ALBUM IS FIRE FROM STSRT TO FINISH
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That whole album is good.
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HOLY SHIT. Amazing choice! I might have to add this to my list. I've been spending a lot of time here lately... I might have to bring a chair. 😅
Thank you momma. Glad you’ve been enjoying the content 🙏🏽
@@StaxReacts I have indeed. You're going to get sick of me. Mark my words. 🤣
Sooo underrated. 🔥 I think you’d like Camp Lo - Luchini is you were vibing to this one.
Oh yeah, that’s what I’m talking about! Such a chill vibe… glad to see you dig it like we did back in the day.
Here’s one for ya Stax: Lauryn Hill - Lost Ones
It’s the first song off of what many consider to be the best female Hip Hop album. “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill”. The whole album is a banger. A must have for the vinyl collection you’ve started. A true classic. Just start on Lost ones. Lyrics a must and it has a backstory you’ll want to research (before listening is better IMHO but doesn’t really matter).
Betttt, thank you so much
@@StaxReactslooking forward to it! 🤙🏼
Love the funky beat 😎☮️
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That whole album is amazing, and it works best as an album. People don't do this anymore, but set aside an hour some Saturday evening, chill in the living room with the refreshments of your choice and a couple of people of your choice. Just listen to Reachin' from beginning to end, THEN go out and do hat you do. Some of the best nights of my life started out that way, and this album reminds me of that.
Thanks for the info!
Haven’t put my Digable Planets disc in my player in a long time… Doing that today!
Let’s gooo bring those memories back
It's so awesome seeing someone young really exploring true old school classics!!! Great channel!!
🙏🏽🙏🏽thank you so much
For more jazzy hip-hop vibes my suggestion would be a song from the group US3 named "Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)". It heavily samples from jazz legend Herbie Hancock's song "Cantaloupe Island". Good stuff all around.
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Made the same suggestion lol. Hopefully it will come up soon!
Hip to the hop baby. Yes sir. You're learning...check out Boogiemonsters "Recognized thresholds of negative stress" Hip hop classic...video....
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Loving your reactions, mate. Hoping we get to some Fu-Schnickens while we're hanging out n the 90s...
Thank you so much
Michael Franti/Spearhead “Ganja Baby” has a similar vibe.
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I had a blunt rolled ready for this reaction 😂 keep crate digging Stax. I got one for you…Camp Lo - Luchini AKA This is it 🔥
Hahaaaaa thanks for the request
Keep it running my guy 🤝🏾‼️
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Fabulous- Rap and Miles Davis! ( Birth of the Cool) We need way more Rap and Jazz combos! They’re made for each other!
I LOVE DP!!!!❤❤❤❤
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They are so good. if you want an even crazier version of this sound check out Inner City Boundaries by Freestyle Fellowship
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Phat track 🏅 hi from the UK
What’s uppppp
That straight up jazz bass man, too fire, they were a little late for their sound but… good is good lol glad you liked it !
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Absolute classic. "Man, Cleopatra Jones"
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Their first album Reachin is tremendous, every song is just so good and although the grooves and beats are very smooth...they dont hold back on the lyrics, some in your face social commentary that hit hard. La Femme Fatal is a must listen
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must do some Camp Lo.... there 1st album Uptown Saturday Night is legendary. Not one track ever skipped. Bought album like 4 times because people kept taking mine...smh... Yeah album is like that.
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Check out "A Nickle bag of Funk" as well.
The first album Blowout Comb is fire as well.
I’ll get to it 🙏🏽
Blowout Comb is their second album.
@@effer3 omg, 😄 you are absolutely right. Had both CD's and i've had it backwards for like 30 years.
I've been waiting a long time for someone to react to this.
It’s hereeee
So damn good. So, so damn good.
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Check the lyrics. All of the verses have lines that begin with all of the pronouns, and an improvisational bit at the end, mirroring a jazz solo structure. (quoting genius lyrics)
Their first Album REACHIN is really beautiful jazzy funky mood. This is a 90's NYC must.
The second album BLOWOUT COMB is funkier with a blaxploitation vibe. You WILL love 9th wonder, that beat is insane.
Thank you so much 🙏🏽
U see why we miss this era and dont get todays mess? ❤
Yesss I dooo
Whole fkn album...❤
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My brother-in-law and best friend for 30 year's, . Actually help digital planets produce this. . He ran the soundboard at the studio they recorded it at. . . He went on to be the primary producer of the band "phish" . Last name "Sicket" . . My buddy actually went to see him in New York to try to get an album when we were working on out thru him. . But he wasn't giving no handouts, he said we needed alot of work lol, didn't help us.
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Bruh this beat slaps
Philly
Dude, I’m gonna be honest with you, I just started watching your videos and I just dig how much I see that you appreciate various music and genres like myself From Tool to Wutang and everything in between. I am an early 90s kid and my music taste is pretty big. I just wanted to share. Check out Tap the bottle by Young Black Teenagers, that’s if you have a little bit of time of course.
Thanks so much
Gang Starr "DWYCK" 😉
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UA-cam channel should be honest,90%,of what they said he couldn't comprehend.....
Which is fine, I said I missed a lot 🫵
I want to see someone react to the Blow out Comb album. It's totally underrated. There are some FUNKY tracks on that album.
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Of course NYC the Mecca
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Classic.
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Butterfly, Ladybug Mecca and Doodlebug.
Something similar to check out Stetsasonic "Talking All That Jazz"
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Track 10 off their second album . Track is called Graffitti, album is Blowout Comb. Please bro
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Check Dred Scott “Nutin ta Lose” for more great conscious jazzy boom bap
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Coolest shit ever made! 💯😎
Not the BEST... but the fuckin' COOLEST! 😎
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Please react to
Mos Def “hip hop”
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Digable Planets - Where I'm From (Remix) ua-cam.com/video/nsIyQ190WZQ/v-deo.htmlsi=h31AR8vPSZ6bgaXI
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Yo check out ‘ Where I’m From ‘ ….same album
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I always loved how each line starts with different pronouns and the five Ws.
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U aint heard of them bc was a one hit wonder
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Digable Planets still together touring 🎉🎉🎉🎉...
Wheb rap was SMART