The Grind Date is the seventh studio album by American hip hop group De La Soul, released on October 5, 2004.
Man, I was a 2nd grade kid and the others in my age were into the music of Dr Dre's The Chronic and Death Row music. Indicating the group's appreciation of jazz history, the album was released by the jazz label Blue Note Records. Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space) is the debut album by alternative hip hop group Digable Planets released on February 9, 1993, by Pendulum/Elektra Records.

But very down to earth and relatable. But I respect that. Except that DJ Premier was a big influence, and he sampled a lot of jazz.”[4], Lyrically, the tone of the album is less overtly political than its successor Blowout Comb, but still touches on issues such as abortion rights ("La Femme Fetal") and the drug abuses of jazz musicians ("Last of the Spiddyocks").

Jokes are fine, but don't post tactless/inappropriate ones. Streaming and by permanent download to your computer and/or device, Via Google Play Music app on Android v4+, iOS v7+, or by exporting MP3 files to your computer and playing on any MP3 compatible music player, By purchasing this item, you are transacting with Google Payments and agreeing to the Google Payments, Creative Commons Attribution CC-BY-SA 4.0. 'where i'm from' is possibly one of the best hip hop tracks from the 90's. [2], The album was produced by Digable Planets' Ishmael Butler ("Butterfly") and features raps from Butler, Irving and Viera. Reachin' (A New Infatuation of Time and Space) was a true hip hop masterpiece and a true Jazz-Rap classic along with Tribe, Gang Starr, Dream Warriors, De La Soul, etc.
Amplified is the debut solo album of American hip hop artist Q-Tip, released November 30, 1999, on Arista Records. Digable Planets (/ ˈ d ɪ ɡ ə b əl ˈ p l æ n ə t s /) is a Grammy award-winning hip hop trio formed in 1987. 14 tracks (56:36). 7243 8 27758 2 9; CD). Decades later I'd say my preference for a tribe called quest and de la soul was spot on at the time and still correct now - but this record has much to recommend it too particularly in it being very playable and fun but also packing enough depth when necessary. 11 “Appointment at the Fat Clinic” The whole concept of ‘We’re a jazz group’ didn’t go down like that. I've yet to hear anyone that beats them in either category. 1 “It’s Good to Be Here” 4 “What Cool Breezes Do” On November 2, 2015, twenty years after its release, the album was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for shipments of 500,000 units in the United States. 13 “Swoon Units” A culmination of the group's two previous albums, it features an eclectic, gritty sound based on jazz, funk, soul and R&B samples, in addition to socially conscious, positively-minded, and humorous lyrics. Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, http://thestake.org/2013/10/09/digable-planets-reachin-new-refutation-of-time-and-space-turns-20/, "Digable Planets: Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space)", "Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space) – Digable Planets", "Digable Planets: Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space) (Pendulum)", "Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space)", "Digable Planets: 'Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space)' Pendulum/Elektra", "Digable Planets: Reachin: A New Refutation Of Time And Space", Billboard.com: Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space) - Digable Planets, Rocklist.net: The Source 100 Best Rap Albums & Singles, Stereogum: VH1’s 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs, "Swedishcharts.com – Digable Planets – Reachin'", "Digable Planets Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reachin%27_(A_New_Refutation_of_Time_and_Space)&oldid=964820118, Short description is different from Wikidata, Album articles lacking alt text for covers, Album chart usages for BillboardRandBHipHop, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 27 June 2020, at 19:37. Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space) is the debut album by alternative hip hop group Digable Planets. Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space) is the debut album by Digable Planets. Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space). "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)" was the lead single off their debut album. One of the most accessible hip-hop albums for almost anyone and one that ages quite well. The lyrics tend to cover a wide scope of subject matter including the right to abortion (“La Femme Fetal”), the coolness of Digable Planets (“Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)”) and the similarities between cannabis and funky music (“Nickel Bags”). The title is derived from ‘Nueva refutación del tiempo’ (“A New Refutation of Time”), an essay by the author Jorge Luis Borges. Its production was mainly handled by Q-Tip, with contributions from Skeff Anselm, Large Professor and the group's DJ, Ali Shaheed Muhammad.

Any spoilers should be placed in spoiler tags as such. Keep your comments focused on the release. Album covers that are better then the music itself. To be honest I don't really have anything negative to say about this album. Butterfly samples artists including Kool & the Gang, James Brown and Herbie Hancock to provide the album with funky and jazzy beats.

First month free. Pick out the best and worst 5 star rated albums of the user above you... Be respectful! Late Night Walking in the City, What to Listen to? Production was primarily handled by Q-Tip and J Dilla, who had previously produced for A Tribe Called Quest. [18] The song "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)" was used for a Tide commercial in 2009. There, I said it. Listen to your favorite songs from Reachin' (A New Refutation Of Time And Space) by Digable Planets Now. Don't use this space to complain about the average rating, chart position, genre voting, others' reviews or ratings, or errors on the page. Do You Want More?!!!??! Midnight Marauders is the third studio album by American hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest, released on November 9, 1993, by Jive Records. On Blowout Comb, Digable Planets abandoned the radio friendly style of their debut album and worked with a more ambitious, stripped-down sound. has been considered by critics as a classic of hip hop jazz. is the second studio album by American hip hop band The Roots, released January 17, 1995 on DGC Records. [3] The production leans heavily on jazz samples, Butler explaining that “it was all about resources, really...I just went and got the records that I had around me. Reachin' (A New Infatuation of Time and Space) was a true hip hop masterpiece and It's sad when they broke up after their 2nd classic Blowout Comb in 1994 and nobody in today's hip-hop/rap era couldn't do the same thing that the Digable Planets were into.

Their single "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)" was quite popular back in the day and even earned the group a Grammy (as if winning one is an honor). On this day in Hip Hop history, one of the first jazz-fusion Hip-Hop albums, Reachin’ (A New Refutation of Time and Space) was released by Brooklyn-based trio Digable Planets in 1993. Release view [combined information for all issues], Reachin' (A New Refutation Of Time And Space), Albums my friends chart and the overall chart don't have in common, Top 100 Hip-Hop Albums of ALL TIME (Not just 90's), A Torrid Summer Romance With The Tony Weeler Narrative, Some old skool hip hop recommendations please, Rank & discuss: Classic Jazz-Rap Albums of the 1990s. Released 9 February 1993 on Pendulum (catalog no. Albums that give off a "city lights" vibe? I genuinely don't think there's a hip hop album better than this, here funk is our neighbor so we paid her a visit, love how simple some of these beats are, like last of the spiddyocks. In your opinion, what is objectively the greatest rap album ever made? The master tapes for the album, including some unreleased tracks, were destroyed in the 2008 Universal Studios fire. 6 “Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)” I was into Digable Planets when 'Rebirth Of Slick (Cool Like That) first came out in late '92 and early '93.

I think everyone who likes hip-hop needs this classic in their collection. The album was originally intended to be the final album of the Art Official Intelligence trilogy, but as the album quickly changed focus, the group decided to put AOI III on hold and finish The Grind Date as a stand-alone work.

Do You Want More?!!!??! 10 “Escapism (Gettin' Free)” Description provided by Wikipedia under Creative Commons Attribution CC-BY-SA 4.0. Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space) is the debut album by Digable Planets. Listen free to Digable Planets – Reachin' (A New Refutation Of Time And Space) (It's Good to Be Here, Pacifics and more). Likewise, don't respond to trollish comments; just report them and ignore them. Their debut, here, really set the tone for that. 9 “La Femme Fetal” Along with Onyx, I think Digable Planets is one of those hip-hop groups that grew popular out of nowhere. I really like the voices of the three MCs here: Ladybug Mecca, Butterfly and Doodle Bug. In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums. The album features a diverse range of samples and live instruments, and contains lyrical themes of the inner city and black nationalism. Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space) is the debut album by alternative hip hop group Digable Planets released on February 9, 1993, by Pendulum/Elektra Records. best of the best jazz rap, La Femme Fetal is so good and deserves more love. Digable Planets... are they smoothest, most chill hip-hop crew ever? Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space) is the debut album by alternative hip hop group Digable Planets released on February 9, 1993, by Pendulum/Elektra Records. If you were in a drug-trip what album would you choose? Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space) is the debut album by alternative hip hop group Digable Planets released on February 9, 1993, by Pendulum/Elektra Records. Native Tongues were an interesting collective in the early 90's.

Blowout Comb is the second studio album by American hip hop group Digable Planets, released October 18, 1994, on Pendulum/EMI Records.