History Music / DigitalUnderground

Digital Underground is best known for "The Humpty Dance", performed by Shock G's [[AlterEgoActing alter-ego]], Humpty Hump (a LoveableSexManiac who looks like a cross between a pimp and Groucho Marx), in which Humpty [[DirtyRap raps about having sex in a Burger King bathroom]] [[hottip:*: the "Burger King" part is usually bleeped out in music video versions of the song, [[ThisTropeIsBleep making it sound like he originally said "I once got busy in a motherfuckin' bathroom."]], [[ChubbyChaser flirts with a fat girl]], and says that he looks like Music/MCHammer on crack. Digital Underground is also recognized for their OneSceneWonder appearance in DanAykroyd's movie ''Film/NothingButTrouble''. The movie, Aykroyd's music video for the group's tune "Same Song" and the EP ''This Is an EP Release'', featured a then-unknown Music/TupacShakur as a member of the group; Tupac would later go on to become one of the most successful GangstaRap artists in history, and a defining artist of the 1990s.

-->First you limp to the side like your leg was broken, shakin' and twitchin' kinda like you was smokin' \\

* DanceSensation: The Humpty Dance. "It's real easy to do, check it out..."

-->First you limp to the side like your leg was broken, shakin' and twitchin' kinda like you was smokin' \
Crazy, wack, funky / People say "You look like [[TakeThat MC Hammer on crack]], Humpty!" \

* DanceSensation: The Humpty Dance

-->Homegirls, for once, forget you got class
-->See a guy you like? Just grab him in the [[UnusualEuphemism biscuits!]]

-->If you're hungry, get yourself something to eat
-->And if you're dirty, then go take a bath
-->Messed up the line? [[LampshadeHanging No, sometimes I don't rhyme]]

* LoonyFan: "Brand Nu Swetta" was about members of the fan dealing with clingy groupies.

Digital Underground is best known for "The Humpty Dance", performed by Shock G's [[AlterEgoActing alter-ego]], Humpty Hump (a LoveableSexManiac who looks like a cross between a pimp and Groucho Marx), in which Humpty [[DirtyRap raps about having sex in a Burger King bathroom]] [[hottip:*: the "Burger King" part is usually bleeped out in music video versions of the song, [[ThisTropeIsBleep making it sound like he originally said]] "I once got busy in a motherfuckin' bathroom."]], [[ChubbyChaser flirts with a fat girl]], and says that he looks like Music/MCHammer on crack. Digital Underground is also recognized for their OneSceneWonder appearance in DanAykroyd's movie ''Film/NothingButTrouble''. The movie, Aykroyd's music video for the group's tune "Same Song" and the EP ''This Is an EP Release'', featured a then-unknown Music/TupacShakur as a member of the group; Tupac would later go on to become one of the most successful GangstaRap artists in history, and a defining artist of the 1990s.

Digital Underground is best known for "The Humpty Dance", performed by Shock G's [[AlterEgoActing alter-ego]], Humpty Hump (a LoveableSexManiac who looks like a cross between a pimp and Groucho Marx), in which Humpty [[DirtyRap raps about having sex in a Burger King bathroom]] [[hottip:*: the "Burger King" part is usually bleeped out in music video versions of the song, making it sound like he originally said, "I once got busy in a motherfuckin' bathroom."]], [[ChubbyChaser flirts with a fat girl]], and says that he looks like Music/MCHammer on crack. Digital Underground is also recognized for their OneSceneWonder appearance in DanAykroyd's movie ''Film/NothingButTrouble''. The movie, Aykroyd's music video for the group's tune "Same Song" and the EP ''This Is an EP Release'', featured a then-unknown Music/TupacShakur as a member of the group; Tupac would later go on to become one of the most successful GangstaRap artists in history, and a defining artist of the 1990s.

"The Humpty Dance" has been sampled (frequently, without credit of any kind) by numerous musicians, including Music/PublicEnemy, Music/IceCube (in "Jackin' for Beats"), Music/LLCoolJ, Music/SpiceGirls (yes, really) and [[Creator/MarkWahlberg Marky Mark]]. It was also covered by the rap group Wolfpac, and became a BlackSheepHit for that group, because it was the only track on Wolfpac's album that wasn't grotesque {{Horrorcore}}. Because so many people sampled "The Humpty Dance", Digital Underground released a song called "The Humpty Dance Awards" (on their fourth album, "The Body Hat Syndrome") as a way to thank many of the artists who sampled it.

An AlternativeHipHop group from Oakland, California, Digital Underground began in 1987 as a PoliticalRap group, with an image intended to pay tribute to the Black Panthers. One year later, Music/PublicEnemy released their second album, ''It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back'', to a huge amount of critical acclaim and commercial success, which led Digital Underground to abandon its original political ambitions and become a humor-laden [[Music/GeorgeClinton Parliament/Funkadelic]]-inspired group, with leader Shock G often seen with novelty [[MarxBrothers Groucho Marx]] glasses.

Digital Underground is best known for "The Humpty Dance", performed by Shock G's [[AlterEgoActing alter-ego]], Humpty Hump (a LoveableSexManiac who looks like a cross between a pimp and Groucho Marx), in which Humpty [[DirtyRap raps about having sex in a Burger King bathroom]] [[hottip:*: the "Burger King" part is usually bleeped out in music video versions of the song, making it sound like he originally said, "I once got busy in a motherfuckin' bathroom."]], [[ChubbyChaser flirts with a fat girl]], and says that he looks like Music/MCHammer on crack. Digital Underground is also recognized for their OneSceneWonder appearance in DanAykroyd's movie ''NothingButTrouble''. The movie, Aykroyd's music video for the group's tune "Same Song" and the EP ''This Is an EP Release'', featured a then-unknown TupacShakur as a member of the group; Tupac would later go on to become one of the most successful GangstaRap artists in history, and a defining artist of the 1990s.

"The Humpty Dance" has been sampled (frequently, without credit of any kind) by numerous musicians, including Public Enemy, Music/IceCube (in "Jackin' for Beats"), Music/LLCoolJ, Music/SpiceGirls (yes, really) and [[MarkWahlberg Marky Mark]]. It was also covered by the rap group Wolfpac, and became a BlackSheepHit for that group, because it was the only track on Wolfpac's album that wasn't grotesque {{Horrorcore}}. Because so many people sampled "The Humpty Dance", Digital Underground released a song called "The Humpty Dance Awards" (on their fourth album, "The Body Hat Syndrome") as a way to thank many of the artists who sampled it.

* SpiritualSuccessor: Digital Underground had been regarded as the heir apparent to the funk style of Parliament/Funkadelic. GeorgeClinton pretty much made it official by showing up on their second album ''Sons Of The P''.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Digital Underground was originally supposed to be like NWA and Public Enemy (read: militant black with lyrics about how racism against black people is still rampant, even in this era of tolerance and acceptance), but the band didn't want to be clones of those groups and opted for something more fun and upbeat (though some songs do address issues about racism and violence in the black community).

* OneHitWonder: "The Humpty Dance", of course. Other minor hits were "Same Song", "Freaks Of The Industry", "Kiss You Back," "Wussup Wit the Luv," and "Doowutchyalike".

-->Messed up the line? [[LampshadeHanging No, sometimes I don't rhyme]]

* TheCasino: "Hip Hop Doll" is centered around action at a craps table.
* ADateWithRosiePalms: "Jerkit Circus"

* LoonyFan: "Brand Nu Swetta"

* OneHitWonder: "The Humpty Dance", of course. Other minor hits were "Same Song", "Freaks Of The Industry", "Kiss You Back" and "Doowutchyalike".
* APartyAlsoKnownAsAnOrgy: The overall mood of "Doowutchyalike".
* SoundEffectBleep: All over the "Humpty Dance" video.
** One radio edit of "Freaks Of The Industry" inserts different sound effects in place of the more steamy parts.

-->See a guy you like? Just grab him in the [[UnusualEuphemism biscuits!]]

* SpiritualSuccessor: Digital Underground had been regarded as the heir apparent to the funk style of Parliament/Funkadelic. GeorgeClinton pretty much made it official by showing up on their second album ''Sons Of The P''.

* IntercourseWithYou: "Freaks Of The Industry" is the best example.

* OneHitWonder: "The Humpty Dance", of course. Other minor hits were "Same Song", "Freaks Of The Industry" and "Doowutchyalike".
* SoundEffectBleep: All over the "Humpty Dance" video.

* AscendedExtra: You may have noticed in ''This Is An EP Release'' a bit player by the name of [[2Pac Tupac Shakur]], considered part of DU until his solo career broke big.

* Sex Packets (1990)
* This Is An EP Release (1991)
* Sons Of The P (1991)
* The Body-Hat Syndrome (1993)
* Future Rhythm (1996)
* Who Got The Gravy? (1998)
* The Lost Files (1999)
* ..Cuz A D.U. Party Don't Stop!! (2008)
* The Greenlight EP (2010)
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Digital Underground is best known for "The Humpty Dance", performed by Shock G's [[AlterEgoActing alter-ego]], Humpty Hump (a LoveableSexManiac who looks like a cross between a pimp and Groucho Marx), in which Humpty [[DirtyRap raps about having sex in a Burger King bathroom]] [[hottip:*: the "Burger King" part is usually bleeped out in music video versions of the song, making it sound like he originally said, "I once got busy in a motherfuckin' bathroom."]], [[BigBeautifulWoman flirts with a fat girl]], and says that he looks like Music/MCHammer on crack. Digital Underground is also recognized for their OneSceneWonder appearance in DanAykroyd's movie ''NothingButTrouble''. The movie, Aykroyd's music video for the group's tune "Same Song" and the EP ''This Is an EP Release'', featured a then-unknown TupacShakur as a member of the group; Tupac would later go on to become one of the most successful GangstaRap artists in history, and a defining artist of the 1990s.

"The Humpty Dance" has been sampled (frequently, without credit of any kind) by numerous musicians, including Public Enemy, Music/IceCube, Music/LLCoolJ, Music/SpiceGirls (yes, really) and [[MarkWahlberg Marky Mark]]. It was also covered by the rap group Wolfpac, and became a BlackSheepHit for that group, because it was the only track on Wolfpac's album that wasn't grotesque {{Horrorcore}}. Because so many people sampled "The Humpty Dance", Digital Underground released a song called "The Humpty Dance Awards" (on their fourth album, "The Body Hat Syndrome") as a way to thank many of the artists who sampled it.

Digital Underground is best known for "The Humpty Dance", performed by Shock G's [[AlterEgoActing alter-ego]], Humpty Hump (a LoveableSexManiac who looks like a cross between a pimp and Groucho Marx), in which Humpty [[DirtyRap raps about having sex in a Burger King bathroom]] [[hottip:*: The reference to Burger King in that line is often bleeped on edited music video versions of the song, making the line sound dirtier than what's intended]], [[BigBeautifulWoman flirts with a fat girl]], and says that he looks like Music/MCHammer on crack. Digital Underground is also recognized for their OneSceneWonder appearance in DanAykroyd's movie ''NothingButTrouble''. The movie, Aykroyd's music video for the group's tune "Same Song" and the EP ''This Is an EP Release'', featured a then-unknown TupacShakur as a member of the group; Tupac would later go on to become one of the most successful GangstaRap artists in history, and a defining artist of the 1990s.

"The Humpty Dance" has been sampled (frequently without crediting the original) by numerous musicians, including Public Enemy, Music/IceCube, Music/LLCoolJ, Music/SpiceGirls (yes, really) and [[MarkWahlberg Marky Mark]]. It was also covered by the rap group Wolfpac, and became a BlackSheepHit for that group, because it was the only track on Wolfpac's album that wasn't grotesque {{Horrorcore}}. Because so many people sampled "The Humpty Dance", Digital Underground released a song called "The Humpty Dance Awards" as a way to thank many of the artists who sampled it.

Digital Underground is best known for "The Humpty Dance", performed by Shock G's [[AlterEgoActing alter-ego]], Humpty Hump, in which Humpty [[DirtyRap raps about having sex in a Burger King bathroom]], [[BigBeautifulWoman flirts with a fat girl]], and says that he looks like Music/MCHammer on crack. Digital Underground is also recognized for their OneSceneWonder appearance in DanAykroyd's movie ''NothingButTrouble''. The movie, Aykroyd's music video for the group's tune "Same Song" and the EP ''This Is an EP Release'', featured a then-unknown TupacShakur as a member of the group; Tupac would later go on to become one of the most successful GangstaRap artists in history, and a defining artist of the 1990s.

"The Humpty Dance" has been sampled (frequently without crediting the original) by numerous musicians, including Public Enemy, Music/IceCube, Music/LLCoolJ, Music/SpiceGirls (yes, really) and [[Music/MarkWahlberg Marky Mark]]. It was also covered by the rap group Wolfpac, and became a BlackSheepHit for that group, because it was the only track on Wolfpac's album that wasn't grotesque {{Horrorcore}}. Because so many people sampled "The Humpty Dance", Digital Underground released a song called "The Humpty Dance Awards" as a way to thank many of the artists who sampled it.

An AlternativeHipHop group from Oakland, California, Digital Underground began in 1987 as a PoliticalRap group, with an image intended to pay tribute to the Black Panthers. One year later, PublicEnemy released their second album, ''It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back'', to a huge amount of critical acclaim and commercial success, which led Digital Underground to abandon its original political ambitions and become a humor-laden [[GeorgeClinton Parliament/Funkadelic]]-inspired group, with leader Shock G often seen with novelty [[MarxBrothers Groucho Marx]] glasses.

Digital Underground is best known for "The Humpty Dance", performed by Shock G's [[AlterEgoActing alter-ego]], Humpty Hump, in which Humpty [[DirtyRap raps about having sex in a Burger King bathroom]], [[BigBeautifulWoman flirts with a fat girl]], and says that he looks like MCHammer on crack. Digital Underground is also recognized for their OneSceneWonder appearance in DanAykroyd's movie ''NothingButTrouble''. The movie, Aykroyd's music video for the group's tune "Same Song" and the EP ''This Is an EP Release'', featured a then-unknown TupacShakur as a member of the group; Tupac would later go on to become one of the most successful GangstaRap artists in history, and a defining artist of the 1990s.

"The Humpty Dance" has been sampled (frequently without crediting the original) by numerous musicians, including Public Enemy, IceCube, LLCoolJ, SpiceGirls (yes, really) and [[MarkWahlberg Marky Mark]]. It was also covered by the rap group Wolfpac, and became a BlackSheepHit for that group, because it was the only track on Wolfpac's album that wasn't grotesque {{Horrorcore}}. Because so many people sampled "The Humpty Dance", Digital Underground released a song called "The Humpty Dance Awards" as a way to thank many of the artists who sampled it.