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Doodlebug from Digable Planets: Now and Then

by Steven Roby
July 9, 2024

The interview features Craig Irwin, also known as Doodlebug, from the pioneering hip-hop trio Digable Planets. The conversation begins with a discussion about the group's influential debut single, “Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)," and the creative process behind it, highlighting the group's innovative use of samples and their advantageous track development. Doodlebug shares insights into the enduring popularity of their music, attributing it to its originality and authenticity, which continues to resonate with fans. He recounts a pivotal moment ...