Digable Planets Announces 30th Anniversary Tour for Debut Album “Reachin’ (A New Refutation of Time and Space)”

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Digable Planets, the legendary hip-hop group from the early 90s, are back and celebrating the 30th anniversary of their iconic debut album, Reachin’ (A New Refutation of Time and Space). The trio has announced a tour across North America in September, and fans are eagerly anticipating this opportunity to see them live once again.

This news comes after a series of performances by the group over the past few years, which began in 2015 when they reunited after some time apart. Their tour the following year saw them play to packed crowds around the world, and their performances were immortalized on the 2017 album release, Digable Planets Live.

But it’s not just Digable Planets fans who are excited about their upcoming tour. The group has also garnered a lot of attention from some of the biggest names in the music industry. Jill Scott, another iconic musician, recently announced that Digable Planets would be joining her as the opening act for her own California concerts.

“Digable Planets have always been an inspiration to me, and I’m thrilled that they’ll be joining me on stage for these shows,” Scott stated. “Their unique sound and style helped to usher in a new era of hip-hop that has influenced countless other artists since then.”

Like Scott, many artists have cited Digable Planets as an influence on their music. From Kendrick Lamar to Anderson .Paak, there’s a long list of musicians who have acknowledged the group’s groundbreaking contributions to the genre.

But what exactly makes Digable Planets so unique? For starters, their sound is characterized by its jazz influences and its use of live instrumentation, which was uncommon in hip-hop at the time. Their lyrics also touched on a variety of social and political issues, making them one of the more socially conscious groups in the genre.

Their impact on hip-hop cannot be overstated; their debut album was a critical and commercial success that paved the way for other artists to explore new sounds and approaches to the genre. And now, 30 years later, they’re still inspiring new generations of musicians and fans.

If you’re a fan of Digable Planets or just a fan of hip-hop in general, this tour is not one to miss. Check out the group’s schedule below to see if they’ll be coming to a city near you:

– 06-18 Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival
– 06-24 Concord, CA – Concord Pavilion *
– 07-11 Halifax, Nova Scotia – TD Halifax Jazz Festival
– 07-27 Calgary, Alberta – Calgary Folk Music Festival
– 07-29 Napa, CA – Blue Note Jazz Festival
– 08-25 Port Townsend, WA – Thing 2023
– 09-09 Washington, D.C. – 9:30 Club
– 09-12 Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
– 09-13 Boston, MA – Royale
– 09-14 Portland, ME – State Theatre
– 09-15 New Haven, CT –