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@anthonydavis5993Ай бұрын
@@diggingthegreats Love what your doin! You have good taste young man!
@pervertedalchemist9944Ай бұрын
If you notice: All of the songs that were nominated for a Grammy were unexpected huge pop hits. To this day, I am still stunned those songs got heavy rotation on Pop radio because there was nothing that was commercial about any of those songs.
@brawndothethirstmutilator9848Ай бұрын
That’s the 90’s. We will probably never see “pop” charts with the breadth or depth of the 90’s ever again.
@Phoenix-xn3sfАй бұрын
Well, Hip Hop Hooray was clearly made for the charts, not just as a lead single for "the streets", so to speak. It's still a dope song, but it's pretty obvious they were going for a repeat of O.P.P. with that one.
@steve.santiagoАй бұрын
Fun fact: 9th Wonder actually got his name from a track (of the same name) by Digable Planets
@CantTellYouАй бұрын
A video on that whole Blowout Comb album would be so welcomed 🙏🏽
@anthonyrobinson6590Ай бұрын
@@CantTellYou that album is a masterpiece!! My other underrated fav from that era is Pete Rock &CL Smooth- Main Ingredient
@soulchoreaАй бұрын
Ladybug so underrated, perhaps criminally lol
@masrock10Ай бұрын
Second that
@HWHAProbАй бұрын
Her verse on "Dog It" is so fucking slick
@soulchoreaАй бұрын
Do y'all remember her on The Dino 5 😅 I bought that for my little cousin lol
@pczYTАй бұрын
THAT GRAMMY NOMINEES LIST!!! I'm pretty sure that the 90's were the peak of Western Civilization
@soopy2345Ай бұрын
was literally just listening to them. glad youre giving them some recognition
@Krazie-IvanАй бұрын
some will take this as an oldhead swipe at the state of hip-hop lately, but... we were really privileged in the late 80's-early 90's (Golden Era) to have so much variety. from production styles, influences, cadence, substance/topics, visual styles, patterns, geological vernacular differences, etc - it was all welcomed, yet still all felt true to progress of the art. it's why i'm so glad to see/support creative/unique artists like Oddisee, Doechii, Tobe, Sa-Roc, etc ...who maybe don't get as much popular shine as Kendrick, but have so much more depth, skill, & heart than ones like Drake.
@MrEazyE357Ай бұрын
I miss it so much.
@themayne6303Ай бұрын
We were lucky
@ezcodyleeАй бұрын
i feel what your getting at but i hope u do understand how oldhead of a perception this is. if you were more informed and involved in the climate of rap now, there’s more variety and quality within the variety than ever (heavily due to the influence of the traditional hiphop and natural progression of sub-genres)
@themayne6303Ай бұрын
@ I have to disagree. But I guess everybody rapping the same is the new variety? Boy what’s really down is up & what’s left is really right.
@FedeVicente88Ай бұрын
One of the best albums where jazz and hip hop complement each other so perfectly. For these reasons (and many many more) it's that I love your channel, Brandon.
@brawndothethirstmutilator9848Ай бұрын
Their sophomore release Blowout Comb is a beast of an album.
@regib1992Ай бұрын
I was just playin that the other day. Still remember when 9th Wonder (Slicker This Year) track dropped 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@brawndothethirstmutilator9848Ай бұрын
@regib1992 🔥
@CantTellYouАй бұрын
severely underrated… but the creamy spies know
@a.m.m.4592Ай бұрын
@@CantTellYou Jettin is my cut!
@t.breeze8659Ай бұрын
It’s one of the greatest hip hop albums I’ve ever heard. I’ve never taken it out of rotation
@artisfalkner3998Ай бұрын
The best Digable Planets track is a non-album track from the sadly out of print album Inner City Blues: Music of Marvin Gaye. They do a cover of Marvin, You're the Man that has to be hear to be belived. Don't sleep on this one, it's not available on any streaming service so good luck crate digging!!!
@pastenseАй бұрын
“We be to rap what key be to lock” thanks E40 for the revival!
@BlackDogMizukageАй бұрын
AbSoul used that line on his new album, shouts out to that as well
@pastenseАй бұрын
@ thanks to the west coast reviving east coast legends!
@chicagoaklandАй бұрын
BAY AREEEAAAAA
@louroc425Ай бұрын
We be to drake what he be to pac
@brotein_mancakesАй бұрын
Goodness I had this album on near constant repeat in 6th grade, it was huge for me! Walking around with my Sony Discman 😂 Got my jazz musician Dad to sit down and check it out on his own too. Once I started playing bass, you know the sample on this song is one of the first things I tried to learn. This was great. Thanks!
@CantTellYouАй бұрын
Your account name is so good
@HaraldSeebusАй бұрын
Yes! Instant like. I heard this very tune and saw the video on MTV back when it released. Never left my mind and picked up the album a few years later. The 2nd album 'Blowout Comb' is arguably even better. Amazing sampling, lyrics and beats.
@CantTellYouАй бұрын
Blowout Comb is basically a perfect album… some might match it in this, but it’s so cohesive in sound & concept that really nothing can beat it
@craigwilliams6734Ай бұрын
Proper Hip Hop rhyming and the DPs were/are totally underrated
@SilvestriMelissaАй бұрын
Thanks for this! I remember how a high school classmate of mine in the early 2000s was a big fan of them, and clearly into them for more than just this song. I also got more into hip-hop through the jazz-rap style, my gateway was A Tribe Called Quest's Midnight Marauders, courtesy of my sister's boyfriend making me a tape of it when I was 15.
@michaela5053Ай бұрын
Pacifics and rebirth of the slick are my favourite songs off the album, I love pacifics’ bassline
@phpn99Ай бұрын
Huge fan of the Digable Planets, whom I followed since their first single. Their second album is an absolute milestone that is undeservedly ignored. Their demise came in the wake of the grand commercial steam-roller that were the Fugees. For 2-3 years it seems, no indie group could survive the lowbrow, easy cross-over concocted by Wyclef and his gang. There was an alternative, nascent vibe on the East Coast that got wiped out, the only trace of it that continued to thrive was NAS, Wu Tang and a handful of others that weren't jazzy and poetic, maybe to the exception of The Roots.
@TChappelleАй бұрын
"I'm kool like that, I stank like that, got s**t on my mind like that." - Martin Lawrence Def Comedy Jam
@johanneskolaczek4984Ай бұрын
I'm just an old, white, german dude, but that record is one of my all time favs!!!
@GratitudeGriotАй бұрын
i use to watch MTV for hours trying to catch this video. i loved ladybug "I'm down like that I'm black like that"❤🖤💚 i actually loved any female MC that could hold her own with the fellas
@tempeff8670Ай бұрын
I DJ'ed a few shows for Doodlebug and Abstract Artform in Toronto for their project Living Proof. He's a dope cat, super chill. We played 'Hip Hop Food' in the car ride to and from the gigs.
@tempeff8670Ай бұрын
This is one of the tracks: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmfcmJVpZbusgZYsi=NMALIJ05HKSiRn1V
@brawndothethirstmutilator9848Ай бұрын
Fun fact: The video to this song has a very brief cameo by Acid sound pioneer Josh Wink.
@ICESPICEGIRLSАй бұрын
Still have this on CD. Back then hip hop was something else. Don’t want to sound like a Granny but just take the lyrics! And now put some 2024 tracks on. Kendrick is good, couple of others and the rest is just 💀
@romulus_Ай бұрын
digable planets is next level. I've seen them live 4 times, getting better and better somehow. real artistry!
@AlexGwazeАй бұрын
Have been waiting for this video. Thank you so much for keeping your word. That upright bass plus the lyrics. Digable Planets will always be refreshingly unique. Nice one.
@alisterfolsonАй бұрын
I saw 2 shows in the 90's; a club and opening for Sade in Chi Town. Epic!
@jon1979romaАй бұрын
Proud to say I introduced many of my friends to Blowout Comb in 93!! I had been rocking Reachin' for a minute. Love the channel!
@A.R.V_02Ай бұрын
Istg u read my mind, I've been a fan of Digable Planets for so long and I always wanted a video from you about them, This is a dream come true
@mahamadeuswardhana8860Ай бұрын
I didn't beg because I knew you would. I had this feeling that you would do a digable planet video. And rebirth of slick too?? You are the best. 🧡
@Venom-rf5btАй бұрын
Finally. I’ve been waiting for you to do a video on Digable planets since I found your channel.
@andrewandlmАй бұрын
As a person new to home audio equipment, I'm after new music to listen to. This is a great channel to expand your music knowledge, thank you
@valerie4912Ай бұрын
You teach me so much about the music I played when I was a teenager and to this day as a 45 year old woman. Thank you! 🙏
@stewart2449Ай бұрын
I don’t recall seeing these guys at all in the UK. I only know this song thanks to the Spotify algorithm (I know, I know…). Better late than never, so thank you once again for a fantastic and illuminating video.
@Scoots1994Ай бұрын
As a bass player, there is nothing like really hearing an upright bass well recorded. I remember when I first heard this song I recognized the sample and the change to the time. There were several jazz samples that came around but none were quite as successful as this song.
@DanlowMusicАй бұрын
One of the best songs that year but seems to be forgotten by so many who listened to those radio stations back then. Crazy how few remember it.
@brawndothethirstmutilator9848Ай бұрын
Yes, and their follow up album Blowout Comb caught very little traction. IMO it’s the better album.
@aiedynАй бұрын
Ish is awesome man. I've met him a few times and he's always been so friendly and approachable. If y'all haven't, make sure you bump some Shabazz Palaces, a duo Ish leads. Their debut Black Up, is one of my favorite albums ever. The range he had is wild!
@suleimanmustafa1473Ай бұрын
Blowout Comb is one of my favourite Hip-Hop albums
@SwoonunittАй бұрын
About time for a Digable Planets breakdown!!! Would love to see "For Corners" next if you revisit their catalogue:)
@MegaVern1Ай бұрын
I appreciate all your breakdowns but the music in the background is so dope that I had to mention it
@RandomHouseDudeChatsАй бұрын
(AHHHH, YES....) Couple Digable Planets with groups like A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Black Sheep, & Arrested Development &.... 'THERE You Have IT, Folks'!!!! The 'QUINTESSENTIAL HIP-HOP ALTERNATIVE' to Mainstream Rap, which All & All was 'Diversifiably Great' in itself from that Golden Era, Thankfully Capsuled on Records, CD's, & 'CLASSIC Musical Retrospectives' like This Here! #DTG 💿📻🎶🎙 #IsAMustFaSho.... 💯🙌🏽😎✌🏽
@ggates2500Ай бұрын
The first time I heard this was I was ten & they were walking to the stage to accept an award. The coolest tune they played all night. I wore that part of the tape right out haha
@boogiewaters15Ай бұрын
Watching this, which was a great breakdown of the song itself made me think. I would like to see you do an episode on Del the Funky Homosapien song “Catch a Bad One”. No rush though😊
@Ismail-cf6xuАй бұрын
Ish is an underrated producer. Son is nice with it to this day. That first DP album is a classic simply for its production.
@peachy-tayАй бұрын
they played recently at my local county fair a couple years ago! such a random appearance but i loved it
@nicolesherman8974Ай бұрын
Digging the greats Friday. Matter of fact, let me go listen to this album and song 🔥
@diggingthegreatsАй бұрын
Now were talking 🔥
@colonialstraits1069Ай бұрын
Things were pretty cool back then. Rebirth of Slick also got heavy air play on Alternative radio.
@BillyRamirezАй бұрын
Not only is your channel awesome, but your ad reads aren't annoying and I appreciate it.
@ingmarvanderhoek6314Ай бұрын
Saw a reunion gig some time ago and they still sounded amazing together. Ish in shabazz palaces is also very progressive music.
@els1fАй бұрын
It's 1 minute in and my nostalgia levels are off the charts🥲 I remember this whole thing as being at my grandparents house as a little kid and i wish i could talk to them again to find out why
@philipbanks2462Ай бұрын
Shoutout to E-40 for handing this song to the next generation.
@jesperschultz2727Ай бұрын
Absolutely one of my top-5 ever
@tee2008jАй бұрын
Big Up UNcle Ralph and Video Music Box for pushing the trio to get that buzz before going on In Living Color...
@younglords691223 күн бұрын
I didn't even know they received a Grammy for this, I really endorsed the exceptionally funky flava
@RobFinn-f3w21 күн бұрын
MESS WITH THE SONG HEAVY TO THIS DAY👌💯
@deyarievergreenАй бұрын
That Reachin’ album is my North Star , love digable planets
@ccxlfusion2005Ай бұрын
YEEEAAAAHHHHH I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR A DIGABLE PLANETS EPISODE 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@Phoenix-xn3sfАй бұрын
Great episode, now go do a deep dive on Sir Mix-A-Lot. 😏 He's mostly seen as a one-hit wonder, but he's a pretty unique cat who knew his stuff, and there's some great samples and stories to unearth there.
@navarroofficialАй бұрын
I would like a crossover with doctor mix. My two favorite KZbin channels are the only ones I am subscribed to. Keep up the good work, my friend. Quality will always stand out and take you where you want to go You'll make it, you'll see. Cheer up! Greetings from Mexico
@antoinestroman3431Ай бұрын
I have always loved Ladybug’s voice.
@dreamsinthreeАй бұрын
I'm a big Digable Planets fans and never knew the In Living Color connection. Wow!
@BeigeRecluse18 күн бұрын
I was actually thinking about Outkast at the same time that you said it. So, your joke did land, somewhere…in the South!
@JohnstonClydeАй бұрын
Please do a full analysis of Blowout Comb, my favorite hip-hop album of all time
@juggawestАй бұрын
Thanks for this, I love attempting to learn mixing but by my music choices kids think I'm tone deaf, as a kid I wanted to take up drums like Joey Jordison from Slipknot RIP, but elementary had a percussionist teach a few types and how they operate can't remember names but can use them if if presented. I miss In Living Color wish it never ended, Mad TV was O.K. but after 2 seasons, I stopped!
@myownbiggestfanАй бұрын
I'm pretty sure I watched this episode of ILC the day it first aired.
@pozitivitymusicАй бұрын
Another great video Sir. Love it. 🙂👍🏾💜
@ACSancheziumАй бұрын
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! Been waiting for a Digable planets video!! Thank you bshaw!!
@atkkisuАй бұрын
Wasnt expecting a supercell song in the bg
@ULATAN.Ай бұрын
Timeless music ✨
@freddiegibbslover911Ай бұрын
Ladybug, butterfly, and doodlebug just better. Seen em live last year, better late than never
@anthonydavis5993Ай бұрын
My boys are playin for him now! Out of Seattle, baby... It's bigger than Mix a Lot! Yes Sir
@ZeeZeeFaaАй бұрын
June Bug Mecca was my childhood celeb crush
@MrEazyE357Ай бұрын
"Hip-hop HOO-ray" 😂
@darrenselector7729Ай бұрын
Shabazz Palaces is next level
@MrEazyE357Ай бұрын
Is that the same drum break from Nas's "I Can”? Before it was chopped, I mean.
@diggingthegreats Thanks for linking the video! I guess I've probably heard it a lot and "I know" was just the first song that came to mind. Good work!
@MrEazyE357Ай бұрын
You forgot the buzzy synth that's apparent on some of the song.
@tim_brooksАй бұрын
needs that sub-bass hit on the 15-and of the 16-bar loop.
@MusicFromAnotherTimeАй бұрын
I still quote Oswald Bates from In Living Color to this day.
@elpmasnetАй бұрын
Just wondering if you can do a review on Steely Dan, in particular, the song ASIA
@2KOhtaniАй бұрын
It’s odd: I love this beat but I feel like if I had been the one to make the original, I would hate it lol
@Scene13-g5jАй бұрын
Hey! Big fan, what if you made a website where you make bass guitar riffs and people can sample them having a price is optional.
@hardcoreepАй бұрын
Great vid!
@t.breeze8659Ай бұрын
Am I the only one that calls them Ish, Mecca and Knowledge instead of Butterfly, Ladybug and Doodlebug? Just seems to fit them better
@ZeeZeeFaaАй бұрын
9th wonder (blackatolism) their best track imo
@a.m.m.4592Ай бұрын
Reachin: A New Refutation of Time and Space is one of if not the most cohesive, complete albums of any genre. It is really a great album. Blowout Comb is dope, it’s just sonically terrible.
@FreshPreservesMusic10 күн бұрын
SEATTLE HIP HOP STAND UP!!!
@TheRealAmyasАй бұрын
Let’s go! New video
@alitoroganan2442Ай бұрын
Do you have another KZbin channel? You sound like Jimmy an nba channel 😅
@theonlycaamzАй бұрын
common digging the greats w
@coolhardware65Ай бұрын
geez one hit wonder
@modernsoul6590Ай бұрын
Maybe commercially. They put out 2 really dope albums. No filler.