Forgotten Treasure: Digable Planets “Nickel Bags” (1993)

December 2, 2010

Hmmm. Good ol’ Digable Planets… This was the third single off one of my favorite records of all-time “Reachin” (1993) with a great sample from Curtis Mayfield. After two records in 2 years and winning a Grammy for “Blowout Comb” in 1994. Their career ended abruptly and they never recorded anything after that but for for the mid-90’s jazzy hip-hop vibe period they were pretty much on top with Tribe Called Quest.

Finally did see the Digs perform in Montreal about 4-5 years ago and it was aweeeesome!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUYvjhsL5a4

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