Cee Knowledge & The Cosmic Funk Orchestra is the first official solo project to come out of the grammy award winning Digable Planets camp. Cee Knowledge (CK) once again brings his unique vocal stylings to the table this time coupled with the gritty yet abstract rhymes and "street jazzoetry" of his supporting cast (the original seven and a crescent crew). The Cosmic Funk Orchestra combines the veteran artistry of Cee Knowledge (a.k.a. Doodlebug of Digable Planets), Jah Sun the megamorph, J-Truth the Buddah blessed black child, Jae Meeks, Kai-Chi, and Lauretta Gooden with the incredible musicianship of Frank May (electric and acoustic bass), Carl "Carlito" Turner (alto, tenor sax and flute), Mike Alicknavich (guitar), Dan "Z-Boy" Ziegler (drums), and Giscard "jee eye zee" Xavier (keyboards). CKÕs discography includes the platinum plus selling Reachin (A New Refutation of Time and Space), the critically acclaimed follow up Blowout Comb, Red Hot and Cool (Stolen Moments), Marvin Gaye Tribute featuring Madonna, BoyzIIMen and others, the Coneheads soundtrack, the Panthers soundtrack and more. CK has also toured the world with the likes of James Brown, Sade, Guru, Tribe Called Quest, DeLa Soul, Ziggy Marley, D-Influence, Amber Sunshower, Marcus Miller and Roy Ayers to name a few. This new project entitled "Return of the Cosmic Funk" features guest appearances by Roy Ayers, members of the legendary jazz band Sun-Ra-Arkestra, Ladybug and a host of others. Also included will be a full color comic book co-written by CK and Thomas View with artwork by Kim Ladee called "The Epic of the Heaven and Earth Assocation."

Cee Knowledge is best known as Doodlebug of The Digable Planets. His silky smooth style won a 1993 Grammy Award for "Rap Duo or Group" and a nomination for "Best New Artist." In late January, 2000, The Digable Planets kicked off the Philadelphia Music Conference with a reunion show at The Trocadero. It was here that the vybe first played with CK. The energy of the evening was unprecedented and the two groups became one as Cee Knowledge and The Cosmic Funk Orchestra. In just five months, the band has produced an EP as well as a full length CD set for release on September, 15 2000. The band is now announcing its international tour beginning August 3, 2000 in Cleveland, OH. The tour will run four months through December 15, 2000.