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Digable Planets - History

Digable Planets' fusion of jazz and hip hop (jazz rap) received excellent reviews and solid sales with the release of their debut album, Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space), in 1993, which was certified gold by the RIAA. The album is widely considered a landmark of alternative hip hop. The album's lead single, "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)," became a major 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.

Their second album, Blowout Comb, was released in 1994 (see 1994 in music). It was also critically acclaimed, but the novelty of the group's jazz/hip-hop fusion had passed, leading to disappointing sales. The trio soon broke up due to creative differences, as well as the deaths of both of Ladybug's parents due to unrelated illnesses.

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