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dial 7

Performing artist Digable Planets
Date1995
Mediumpolyvinyl chloride; paper (fiber product); ink
DimensionsOverall (HW): 12 1/4 × 12 3/8 in. (31.115 × 31.433 cm)
Overall (Diameter): 11 3/4 in. (29.845 cm)
Credit LineMoPOP permanent collection
Object number1998.971.12.A,.B
Text Entries

"Dial 7 (Axioms of Creamy Spies)" is a track on Digable Planets' 1993 EP Blowout Comb. The EP features the trio's unique fusion of Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Soul, showcasing their laid-back, socially conscious style. The song "Dial 7" features playful, smooth flows and jazzy instrumentation, exploring themes of unity and self-expression.

Digable Planets is a Hip-Hop trio active in the 1990s. Members included of rappers Butterfly (Ishmael Reginald Butler, b. 1969), Ladybug Mecca (Mary Ann Vieira) and Doodlebug (Craig Irving), the group was known for their unique sound, blending jazz and funk influences with socially conscious lyrics. They rose to prominence with the release of their critically acclaimed debut album, Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space) which spawned the hit single "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)." The album earned the group a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 1994.

Black vinyl cover with track title and details in white and yellow font on a small blue background. Vinyl contains track listing and credits.
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Medium: polyvinyl chloride; paper (fiber product); ink
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Medium: polyvinyl chloride; paper (fiber product); ink
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Date: 1964
Medium: paper (fiber product); ink; polyvinyl chloride
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