daleo79 Now, that’s the kind of thoughtful reply I was hoping for! Well thought out, excellent comparisons, and better yet, you might be right. I originally posted my disdain for the current state of hip hop because I currently listen to all modern forms of music, and enjoy the progression for the most part. R&B, Neo Soul, Modern Rock, and Electronic music are all genres that have made huge strides in developing their sound. For the most part, it’s hip hop that frustrates me the most because I find that most current artists are lazy when it comes to production, beat making, cadence, and most of all, lyricism. As I mentioned in one of my posts, I absolutely love what Kendrick, Run The Jewels, Open Eagle Mike, and Childish Gambino are currently doing. It’s progressive, clever, and is clearly the product of hard work with a finger on the pulse of what sounds good. The bulk of Trap however, is mundane, lazy, and void of the energy that the great hip hop artists brought to the table back in the Kate 80’s, early 90’s, and even with a handful of artists today. Now, as you mentioned, this could simply be based on my taste and that hip hop has simply passed me by (in my old age). Maybe. I’d certainly agree with this if I was in the minority, but unfortunately I’m not. Ask any hip hop head that knows a thing or two about the genre (Questlove, Q Tip, Black Thought, Ebro from Beats one, Redman...) and they’ll express similar sentiments. What I want to make crystal clear is that I’m not complaining for the sake of complaining, or that I don’t enjoy progression and change. Both simply aren’t part of my outlook on music. I’m merely adding my opinion as someone who absolutely adores hip hop from past to (sometimes) present. As someone who wants the genre to flourish and change for the better. And from what I’ve noticed, sadly it isn’t. Maybe this is just my opinion, and I’ve been wrong before. What I’d encourage you to do is ask some fellow hip hop heads who listen to all eras, if hip hop is currently in a good place. If you do this objectively, you’ll find the truth. Ps. My apologies for lashing out at you with the ‘sarcasm’ rebuttal. You clearly have a solid grasp on change within the realm of hip hop. I just don’t like short, punchy comments that don’t include a lot of insight (much like the current state of rap music, lol).
@@brianshickey thanks for the comprehensive reply. I was pointing out that digable planets had a unique claim to this type of music. It was different to the roots, de la soul, tribe called quest etc. As I mentioned, I still chill out to their music. Cool like dat is still cool like dat 😎🎶👌🏽
its awesome... i wish rap took off from their genre... its so classic and no obscene.... unfortunately bigger money funded gansta rap during this time and i feel thats what prevented groups like this to take off
Not sure why they weren’t more popular tbh…there was tons and tons of solid hip hop acts flooding the airwaves at this point in time. But DP’s will always be one of my all-time favorites
@@larryelefante My brother plays in a band called "Down North" in the Seattle area. Their drummer Conrad also drums for Digable Planets and is an amazing drummer. I wish them both the best. Down North plays no rap or hip hop but alternative funk. I like Digable Planets even though I don't care too much for rap.
Paul Shaffer and the Late Night band was the best band in the business for many years. They could back up anyone, any genre, from Jazz to Rock and and everything in between.
I first saw them when this episode aired. I developed the biggest crush on her. She was the epitomy of beauty, funkiness, and sophistication. LADYBUG MECCA ♥️🧡💛💚💙💜
This is my favorite song from their debut album. Such a talented group I wish they had done more than just two studio albums. Ladybug Mecca got one of the best flows of any female MC.
Yo if videos this beautiful had 10 million views and all the stuff with that many views had far less, the world would be a better place....a shame really
this is smart, urban, stylish cool hip hop. Each is good looking, clean, highly listenable ... they have to use profanity every other word. Paul's band's backing is super tight too, great performance by all. I love these guys, just saw them at Blue Note Waikiki in Hawaii, they're still dope.
That took a lotta guts to just go in and play with the house band on national TV. That band is serious pros but they didn’t necessarily understand a hip hop groove. But DPs rocked it.
Sheesh.. you ain't never lied, sis! This man threw a whole monkey wrench in my love life for a minute. He became the prototype of what I physically NEEDED in a man. Nothing less would do! But the way his specific genetics is set up... yeeehhhh... ..lets just say I was lonely as h*ll waiting around for THAT duplicate😩🤣🤣
Cool name and hot group. Had a crush on ladybug she was very beautiful without showing skin. I miss them. I wish someone would invent a time machine and i can go back to 1990s. Heck im 52 now ill be 52 going back instead of 24. Thats how much i love that time. Everyone enjoy your youth it goes by quickly
![A Tribe Called Quest - Check the Rhime [1-28-93]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZrbS29R0U-U/mqdefault.jpg)
I miss that jazz inspired hip hop of the 90s
Same here my brother 90s jazz influenced HipHop is simply life and life sucks hella bad without it
I am a fan of that short lived time too! It was so on point.
But gangsta rap was also there and took off like a rocket!
One of my favorite groups along with tribe called quest, delasoul.
Black Moon, Smif-N-Wessun
shabazz palaces, kassa overall
when jazz, hip-hop, poetry and philosophy fused into this awesome sound. I still take time out to chillout to their music.
It timeless & classic music!
daleo79 Now, that’s the kind of thoughtful reply I was hoping for! Well thought out, excellent comparisons, and better yet, you might be right.
I originally posted my disdain for the current state of hip hop because I currently listen to all modern forms of music, and enjoy the progression for the most part. R&B, Neo Soul, Modern Rock, and Electronic music are all genres that have made huge strides in developing their sound. For the most part, it’s hip hop that frustrates me the most because I find that most current artists are lazy when it comes to production, beat making, cadence, and most of all, lyricism. As I mentioned in one of my posts, I absolutely love what Kendrick, Run The Jewels, Open Eagle Mike, and Childish Gambino are currently doing. It’s progressive, clever, and is clearly the product of hard work with a finger on the pulse of what sounds good. The bulk of Trap however, is mundane, lazy, and void of the energy that the great hip hop artists brought to the table back in the Kate 80’s, early 90’s, and even with a handful of artists today. Now, as you mentioned, this could simply be based on my taste and that hip hop has simply passed me by (in my old age). Maybe. I’d certainly agree with this if I was in the minority, but unfortunately I’m not. Ask any hip hop head that knows a thing or two about the genre (Questlove, Q Tip, Black Thought, Ebro from Beats one, Redman...) and they’ll express similar sentiments.
What I want to make crystal clear is that I’m not complaining for the sake of complaining, or that I don’t enjoy progression and change. Both simply aren’t part of my outlook on music. I’m merely adding my opinion as someone who absolutely adores hip hop from past to (sometimes) present. As someone who wants the genre to flourish and change for the better. And from what I’ve noticed, sadly it isn’t. Maybe this is just my opinion, and I’ve been wrong before. What I’d encourage you to do is ask some fellow hip hop heads who listen to all eras, if hip hop is currently in a good place. If you do this objectively, you’ll find the truth.
Ps. My apologies for lashing out at you with the ‘sarcasm’ rebuttal. You clearly have a solid grasp on change within the realm of hip hop. I just don’t like short, punchy comments that don’t include a lot of insight (much like the current state of rap music, lol).
Daily yeah!
@@brianshickey thanks for the comprehensive reply. I was pointing out that digable planets had a unique claim to this type of music. It was different to the roots, de la soul, tribe called quest etc. As I mentioned, I still chill out to their music. Cool like dat is still cool like dat 😎🎶👌🏽
_we be readin' Marx where I'm from_
🙂
“Food for thought so get a buffet plate, the lyrics are so phat you might gain weight.”
I still say that is the best line in hip hop history.
I agree with you! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
The house band did them solid. Hell yeah 💜
its awesome... i wish rap took off from their genre... its so classic and no obscene.... unfortunately bigger money funded gansta rap during this time and i feel thats what prevented groups like this to take off
Not sure why they weren’t more popular tbh…there was tons and tons of solid hip hop acts flooding the airwaves at this point in time. But DP’s will always be one of my all-time favorites
@@larryelefante My brother plays in a band called "Down North" in the Seattle area. Their drummer Conrad also drums for Digable Planets and is an amazing drummer. I wish them both the best. Down North plays no rap or hip hop but alternative funk. I like Digable Planets even though I don't care too much for rap.
@@tntstorms7969 hell yeah!
Paul Shaffer and the Late Night band was the best band in the business for many years. They could back up anyone, any genre, from Jazz to Rock and and everything in between.
This is one of the best live TV performances you'll see. So clean and tight.
Ladybug is simply gorgeous 😍
Jon Jackson Underrated MCee, and bad bad!!
She’s weird as f*ck tho!
Yeah man!!!😍😍
@@AmberSumerall how so
I first saw them when this episode aired. I developed the biggest crush on her. She was the epitomy of beauty, funkiness, and sophistication.
LADYBUG MECCA
♥️🧡💛💚💙💜
Gotta give it to Letterman, he's been promoting real rap from the beginning.Even Everlast bit his style!
FUNK-, master Flex nigh- FUNK-, master Flex night- FUNK-, master Flex nigh-...
This is my favorite song from their debut album. Such a talented group I wish they had done more than just two studio albums. Ladybug Mecca got one of the best flows of any female MC.
She's got one of the best flows in general no need for that female MC line considering she'd prolly wreck a shit ton of dudes on the mic
One of the best hip hop performers and musicians of all time. Two albums. Killed the game.
criminal how they released two of the best jazz rap albums and then disappeared
Classic performance. Hip Hop at it's best.
Saw them and Camp Lo in concert a month ago!! Best show ever!!!!!!!
Damn you lucky son of a gun :)
Word… a jazz hop sonic eclipse of the sun.
We need Digable Planets on Drink Champs! Man they deserve their respect. Srsly. This album is amazing
wav.yliving 波打つ NORE be playing!!!!
Word!! thats True! but I don't think Nore was on them like that lol
didn't expect to see you here. peace.
Am I the only one who enjoys seeing Doodle dancing to their music???? He was really feeling it
the lyricism is so fresh and lovely
God Ladybug sounds sooooooooo good almost identical to the studio version amazing!!
Even better, much more flow.
Yo if videos this beautiful had 10 million views and all the stuff with that many views had far less, the world would be a better place....a shame really
Casual Gegard amen
Word!
That band is on it.
yeee fr
I’m going to go cry in the corner now... 90’s Hip hop, I love you, I miss you.✊🏽😭
Damn this is so good... I miss the 90's :(
Just saw them perform at a festival, in 2024. They're still amazing.
Just as good so many years later.
patrick lyle 💛
indeed
I WAS FIXING A CUSTOMER'S CAR BACK IN LATE 1992 IN NEW ORLEANS AND HE HAD THIS CD IN THE RADIO,,,IN 2018 MY 7 YEAR OLD LIKE IT.....................
this is smart, urban, stylish cool hip hop. Each is good looking, clean, highly listenable ... they have to use profanity every other word. Paul's band's backing is super tight too, great performance by all. I love these guys, just saw them at Blue Note Waikiki in Hawaii, they're still dope.
the music, the fits, everything was so good 😍
I am speechless. This was awesome!!!
Hip-hop!!!! Love it! #Classic
Still one of my Favorite groups from the 90's
Real hiphop
One word - DOPE!
The band killed that!!! Letsgoo!!!
Love how Lady Mecca dance, move and rap, love her!
so mind-blowing!
21 years old. So glad my dad showed me real music. This is all that’s in my playlist 2020
Damn they were fly as hell 🔥 (they still are)
Lady Mecca aging like fine wine
Damn, Mecca is hot as hell
You know you go back with them if you remember the longbox CD packaging. Possibly my favorite track off Reachin'.
I ain’t gonna lie. I got a little teary eyed watching this!
One of my all time favs the vibe on this has always spoken to me so good
That took a lotta guts to just go in and play with the house band on national TV. That band is serious pros but they didn’t necessarily understand a hip hop groove. But DPs rocked it.
only one word: FANTASTIC !
smooth as fuck, great group, great song
we be reading marx where im from!
Why though ?
Awesome and Classic!
“You turn around your cap, you talk over a beat and dig some sounds boomin out a jeep“ “It’s hip, what's hip? When hip is just the norm” 🦋🦋🦋
timeless and iconic. feeling a very bittersweet nostalgia right now
Live band. One of the many reasons why Digable Planets is my favorite hip hop jazz group.
Hip hop and jazz yes pleaseeee!!!!😁😁😁😁
They should have been so much big.
That band got funkadelic also . Everyone got down.
I can't stop watching this
This performance is 100% flawless in my mind. Shaffer's band killed it and DP hit everything on point. Incredible live performance!!!!!!!
A truly beautiful use of talent!
We need to bring it back to this type of music people was loving this music back in da days god bless you y'all
Lady bug is beautiful; )
Shout out to the band.. tight as a drum
still my favourite hip-hop band. nobody else was so easy, jazzy, relaxed and mysterious.
Miss real music like this - lyrics, beats, swag, substance - the whole package. And ladybug blows out any female rapper
butterfly is simply gorgeous why can't all men look like him?
cricket rogers - Are you discriminating against the likes of Brian Scalabrine, Al Roker, and Tiny Tim?
Ladybug is gorgeous why cant women look like her
Sheesh.. you ain't never lied, sis!
This man threw a whole monkey wrench in my love life for a minute. He became the prototype of what I physically NEEDED in a man. Nothing less would do!
But the way his specific genetics is set up...
yeeehhhh...
..lets just say I was lonely as h*ll waiting around for THAT duplicate😩🤣🤣
He’s got a son ijs
lmaooo mood
Still in 2021 I miss this group
Only 25k views? People are missing out.
Real dope... great version
I think I'm in love with her.
Cool how the house band played with a lot of these musical guests back then.
Omg!!!!!!!! This is sooo coooll!!!!! Aahhhhh!!!!
THEYRE A LEGIT BAND/ GROUP. THEY STILL PERFORM!!!! GOOGLE AND GO SEE THEM. THEYRE REALLY REALLY GOOD
#thatpart
Pure art. God touched.
the best hip hop group of all time
My favorite group all over again!!!
Classic Hip Hop! Before auto-tune and mimicking
AWESOME!!!
The Jazz Is So Dope Especially with Live Instruments!!!
I got goosebumps ! Band is also good :D just jammin it
2:48 Money, what's the haps?
Underneath my naps, come
AMAZING
Band is on it for probably learning that song that day
The last ones to really move the culture forward and awaken the consciousness of the people.
#thatpart
Real talent. I miss these days. 😢.
Fantastic !!!
clear, clean, cool, smart, listenable, and so flyyyyyyyyyy right? Yeeeeeeah.
Damn they sound great!!!
my fav jam of theirs thanks for posting
My pleasure! Glad you liked the clip and took the time to say so :)
So good!! 👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️
So dope
Good looking and talented!
Never gets old.
love
so amazing
Amazing video.
Unpopular opinion: This version with the house band blows the album version out of the water. With all due respect to the original.
Not unpopular with me. I like this version too.
I endorse this message!
🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯
i disagree
agree where I’m from
Cool name and hot group. Had a crush on ladybug she was very beautiful without showing skin. I miss them. I wish someone would invent a time machine and i can go back to 1990s. Heck im 52 now ill be 52 going back instead of 24. Thats how much i love that time. Everyone enjoy your youth it goes by quickly
Fantastic 😎
(Classic ) brings back memories
Amazinggg
Perfect
Paul's description at the top sold them short.
Amazing
That was dope!
Ladybug Mecca was a beautiful princess back then and she still is😘😍😊
I miss the 90s Hip Hop was Masterful.