Digable Planets are an American hip-hop group known for their distinctive blend of jazz influences, sample-based production, and thoughtful lyricism. Formed in the early 1990s, the group consists of Ishmael “Butterfly” Butler, Mary Ann “Ladybug Mecca” Vieira, and Craig “Doodlebug” Irving. Their music combined relaxed vocal delivery, creative sampling, and a strong connection to the rhythms and textures of jazz, funk, and soul.

The group gained wider recognition with their 1993 debut album, Reachin’ (A New Refutation of Time and Space). The album introduced their laid-back, atmospheric style and featured the single “Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat),” which became their best-known track and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 1994.

Their second album, Blowout Comb (1994), took a more experimental and underground-oriented approach, featuring deeper production, abstract themes, and a darker musical atmosphere. While it received less mainstream attention upon release, the album has since become highly regarded among fans of alternative hip-hop and jazz rap.

Digable Planets emerged during the early 1990s era of alternative hip-hop, alongside artists who explored more musical and experimental approaches to the genre. Their catalogue reflects the influence of jazz and soul records on hip-hop production and remains of interest to collectors, DJs, and listeners interested in sample-driven music.

For vinyl collectors, Digable Planets releases such as Reachin’ and Blowout Comb represent important examples of 1990s jazz-influenced hip-hop. Original pressings and reissues continue to appeal to those exploring the connections between hip-hop, jazz, funk, and crate-digging culture.

The Funkadoobian offers Digable Planets vinyl for collectors and music lovers discovering the deeper connections between hip-hop production, jazz influences, and the golden era of 1990s rap.