Digable Planets
Digable Planets (/ˈdɪɡəbəl ˈplænəts/) is an American hip hop trio formed in 1987. The trio is composed of rappers Ishmael "Butterfly" Butler, Mariana "Ladybug Mecca" Vieira, and Craig "Doodlebug" Irving.[1] The group is notable for their contributions to the subgenres of jazz rap and alternative hip hop.
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![]() Digable Planets performing at Aggie Theatre on December 11, 2010, in Fort Collins, Colorado | |
Background information | |
Origin | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
Genres | Hip hop, jazz rap, alternative hip hop, acid jazz |
Years active | 1987–1995, 2005–2011, 2015–present |
Labels | Pendulum, Blue Note, EMI |
Members | Ishmael "Butter Fly" Butler Craig "Doodlebug" Irving Mariana "Ladybug Mecca" Vieira |