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De La Soul Disappoints Fans By Blasting Journalist’s Book On The Rap Group

November 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Music journalist Marcus J. Moore recently wrote a book called High & Rising about the lives and legacies of De La Soul… But they aren’t very excited about the endeavor. “This is an unauthorized book, and we are not connected to it in any way,” the legendary hip-hop group stated on social media. “If you choose to support this book, that’s your right. We just want it to be clear that we do not and we are exploring all of our legal options.” As you can see in the replies to the Twitter post down below, a lot of fans expressed disappointment with this distance.

Many of them explained how Marcus J. Moore’s High & Rising is a piece of love, care, and appreciation for the indelible career of De La Soul. In addition, they brought up the lack of foundation for a group of their size and caliber to “explore legal options” around what another creative legally wrote about them. It’s important to note, however, that De La has struggled with IP and corporate ownership of their work in the past.

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Still, these past struggles when it comes to De La Soul benefitting from their craft and navigating the industry don’t really apply to the kind of great work that Marcus J. Moore is so renowned for. As such, many fans feel like they are misdirecting their anger here. Regardless, there is still a lot that we don’t know when it comes to this story, and hopefully the parties involved can address these problems with more clarity, earnestness, and cooperation. High & Rising is the kind of work that could bring the hip-hop group many new listeners and fans, and an homage that further canonizes them in the history books thanks to fans’ ardent support of it.

Nevertheless, De La Soul will always be one of the best of all time no matter what happens with High & Rising. Hopefully they can listen to fans and find common ground with Marcus J. Moore, or at least explain what’s going on in a way that concretizes their worries. It’s a complex problem, but not an impossible one.

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Posdnuos Praises Childish Gambino For Keeping De La Soul’s Name Alive

September 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

De La Soul is forever. The legendary group is finally on streaming, and as such, an entire generation of fans are hearing them for the first time. Posdnuos has had to wait decades for his flowers, but they have finally come. The rapper credits streaming, of course, but he also credits the younger artists for keeping De La Soul relevant. In particular, Childish Gambino. Posdnuos and Gambino linked up backstage during a recent show, and the former had nothing but praise for the latter.

The link up happened at Childish Gambino’s concert in Tampa, Florida. Posdnuos posed for a series of photos with the rapper, and included them in a heartfelt Instagram post. “We caught @donaldglover & @willowsmith at the @amaliearena last night,” the De La rapper wrote. “Both shows were spectacular! My brother Donald, thank you for the kind words on @wearedelasoul legacy.” Posdnuos also had kind words for Gambino’s musical output. “We as well stand as students amongst your beautiful art. & will always be here to support,” he asserted.

Posdnuos Supports Childish Gambino’s ‘Beautiful Art’

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Childish Gambino’s alternative style can be directly linked to De La Soul and the “Daisy Age” movement. The movement reached its peak in the early 1990s, and saw artists adopt a more challenging and varied sound. Childish Gambino famously covered “I’d Die Without You” on BBC Radio in 2014. The song was originated by another “Daisy Age” staple, P.M. Dawn. Gambino’s embrace of 70s funk and odd samples on his new album can also be attributed (at least somewhat) to De La. Posdnuos being a fan makes all the sense in the world.

Posdnuos is grateful for the popularity that the “Daisy Age” aesthetic brought to De La Soul, but he also acknowledged that it got old fast. He told Spin Magazine that the group didn’t want to be defined, and in breaking free of a mainstream sound, they got defined as “other.” “Every photo shoot we were going to, the photographer wanted to have a bag of daisies,” he lamented. “It was just too much.” Fortunately, the music has endured, and Posdnuos can take solace in having shaped hip hop history.

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De La Soul Has A Special ‘Choose-What-You-Pay’ Concert In The Works For New York City Fan

August 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Between music festivals such as Rolling Loud and Summer Smash to the dozen or so highly anticipated tours, hip-hop fans’ wallets are completely tapped.

Well, De La Soul still wants to put on a live show for their supporters. But don’t worry about it breaking the bank as it is a choose-what-you-pay performance. On January 15, 2025, “The Magic Number” musicians are scheduled to shut down David Geffen Hall’s Wu Tsai Theater.

Although the facility’s recommended ticket price is $35, those lucky enough to secure admission will determine their final cost at check out. Concertgoers can round up if they are feeling generous or down if their budget is depleted. However, there is one catch. The hosting venue within Lincoln Center, proud home to New York Philharmonic only has a 2,200-seat capacity. So, just know competition to grab tickets will be stiff.

At this time the on-sale date has not yet been announced. But according to the upcoming show’s landing page, members of Lincoln Center will be granted early access to its pre-sale.

De La Soul’s concert at will be held located at 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, New York. Tickets aren’t on sale yet. But you find more information about the forthcoming show here.

De La Soul Serves Up “Oodles Of O’s” Donut Pop-Up Shop In NYC This Weekend

July 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Iconic hip-hop group De La Soul offers a new immersive experience in New York City with their first-ever culinary venture, “Oodles of O’s” donut pop-up shop, taking place for one-day-only at Cafe Joah in the East Village on July 26, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

De La Soul’s “Oodles of O’s” pop-up is more than just a treat for the taste buds; it’s a multisensory celebration of hip-hop culture. Visitors can indulge in one-of-a-kind donuts while immersing themselves in an environment that seamlessly blends music, art, and flavor.

The New York pop-up will feature four exclusive flavors with handmade artisanal donuts from Dough Donuts, each inspired by the group’s legacy:

1. The Twizzness: A strawberry glazed donut topped with strawberry licorice candy.

2. The Dove: A yogurt glazed donut with pastry cream filling, honoring David Jolicoeur.

3. The Bear Cinnamon: A cinnamon bun donut with almond paste and cinnamon filling, topped with vanilla glaze and crushed almonds.

4. The O: A classic glazed donut flavored with pure vanilla extract and a touch of salt.

Adding to the significance of the event, Cafe Joah serves as the filming location for the “Oodles of O’s” music video – ideated by the late David Jolicoeur (Trugoy the Dove) before his untimely passing. Remaining members Kelvin Mercer (Posdnous) and Vincent Mason (Maseo) will be on-site, honoring their bandmate’s vision and connecting with fans.

Attendees can explore and purchase exclusive merchandise including t-shirts, collectibles, and limited-edition vinyl bundles, making this a must-visit event for both hip-hop enthusiasts and foodies alike.

With their trademark creativity and commitment to authenticity, De La Soul invites fans to embark on a unique journey through taste and sound. Attendees can expect additional day-of surprise moments.

In partnership with Platinum PopUps, this exciting multisensory experience promises to captivate a diverse audience that values creativity, community and cultural innovation, and is the first of many collaborations to come.

Event Details:

– Date: July 26, 2024

– Time: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

– Location: Cafe Joah, 212 Avenue A, New York, NY 100009

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De La Soul To Showcase Revealing ‘Chapter 3’ Documentary On YouTube June 7

June 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

De La Soul, the legendary hip-hop group, is set to showcase their highly anticipated documentary, Chapter 3, beginning June 7 through June 14 on YouTube, as well as the band’s Facebook, Twitter and official website. Chapter 3 chronicles the iconic studio sessions leading up to the 2023 re-release and remaster of De La Soul’s catalog, one of the most storied music collections in hip-hop. These sessions marked the first time in almost three decades that Posdnuos, Dave, Maseo, and producer Prince Paul ventured into the same studio together in service of a De La Soul project.

Fans can view the live stream presentation series, broadcasting daily in different time zones. The schedule is as follows:

June 7 – Los Angeles, CA, USA – 3 PM

June 8 – Sydney, Australia – 3 PM

June 9 – Chicago, IL, USA – 3 PM

June 10 – London, UK – 3 PM

June 11 – Paris, France – 3 PM

June 12 – Seoul, South Korea – 3 PM

June 13 – São Paulo, Brazil – 3 PM

June 14 – New York, NY, USA – 3 PM

On June 14, the documentary live stream will redirect to the official music video premiere of “The Magic Number” at 3:30 PM EST.

“The Magic Number” music video is a riff on two dueling concepts that have long been part of the De La Soul brand: The Soul and artificial intelligence (AI). With their Artofficial Intelligence (AOI) albums, De La Soul proved to be ahead of their time, discussing the concept of AI and its impact on art. This video was created using generative art based AI to make uniquely timely. However, without the heart infused by the De La Soul members themselves, it’s missing the vital “Soul” element, revealing an important commentary on AI’s place in art.

This project began while Dave was still alive and transformed into something deeply poignant following his passing in February 2023. Pos and Maseo’s efforts to support the De La brand during this pivotal moment are a testament to their dedication and resilience. “The Magic Number” stands as a companion piece to the documentary, showcasing De La’s last time as a trio, which is sadly the last time all three members were together.

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Da Beatminerz Recruit Loads Of Guests, Including De La Soul, For Album Single “My Year”

May 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

What happens when you combine talented producers and rappers together on one record? You are going to a terrific track that you are going to want to spin over and over again. That is exactly the case with this new Da Beatminerz single “My Year” with a feature from De La Soul. However, the latter are not the only spitters on this boom-bap cut. “My Year” also includes the talents from Pharoahe Monche, Rasheed Chappell, and Corey Glover.

For those who are not familiar, Da Beatminerz are a hip-hop production collective from Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York. They have developed into one of the longest standing groups in the genre’s history. To be more specific, they have been doing the business for over 30 years. “My Year” is the second promotional track for what will be their first album in two decades.

Listen To “My Year” By De La Soul, Da Beatminerz, Pharoahe Monch, Rasheed Chappell, & Corey Glover

It is titled Stifled Creativity and it will be out on June 21. Fun fact: it will be out the day before the 20-year anniversary of that last record, Fully Loaded w/ Statik. One half of the production duo, Mr. Walt, detailed the process of getting this song out to the masses. “My Year” was one of the first songs we worked on when we started the album and the order you hear them in is the order we made. It took a minute to get Dave’s vocals because of his health. When we got them, We were so grateful and appreciative. He didn’t have to do the song, but he came through & that the world to me, he explains. “I met Rasheed through Kenny Dope. When I heard him, I automatically wanted to work with him, so when we put the blueprint together for the song, I knew he would fit perfectly.” We could not agree with Mr. Walt, the track is incredible.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “My Year” by De La Soul, Da Beatminerz, Pharoahe Monch, Rasheed Chappell, and Corey Glover? Is this the strongest single from Stifled Creativity, why or why not? Who had the best rapping performance? Will this be one of the better albums of the year, why or why not? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding De La Soul, Da Beatminerz, Pharoahe Monch, Rasheed Chappell, and Corey Glover. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Da Beatminerz Tap De La Soul, Pharoahe Monch And Others For “My Year” Single, Accompanied By Animated Video

May 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

While Da Beatminerz have come to define a very specific sound in Hip-Hop over the course of their illustrious career spanning more than three decades, the bulk of their production work is credited on albums by other artists. Their recent output, however, has been focused on their own proper full-length album, Stifled Creativity. On Friday (5/10/2024), the seminal Hip-Hop production duo, also known as the “Boom Bap Ambassadors”, shared the album’s second single “My Year“, with verses from De La Soul, Pharoahe Monch, Rasheed Chappell, and Corey Glover (of Living Colour). Today (5/14/2024), the song’s vibrant Anthony Edwards-animated music video debuted on YouTube.

“Been friends with De La since 88 and Monch since 87 so the relationship was already there. I met them all at the record store I worked at (Music Factory in Jamaica, Queens) and this is the second song I did with both (De La “The Hustle” & Monch “Tight [REMIX]”, explains Mr. Walt of Da Beatminerz). “My Year” was one of the first songs we worked on when we started the album and the order you hear them in is the order we made. It took a minute to get Dave’s vocals because of his health. When we got them, We were so grateful and appreciative. He didn’t have to do the song but he came through & that the world to me.I met Rasheed through Kenny Dope. When I heard him, I automatically wanted to work with him, so when we put the blueprint together for the song, I knew he would fit perfectly. The icing on the cake was Corey Glover (Thanks to Guy Routte). Everything came together just how we wanted.”

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Today in Hip-Hop History: De La Soul Dropped Their Second LP ‘De La Soul Is Dead’ 33 Years Ago

May 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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On this day in Hip Hop history, De La Soul released their second album De La Soul is Dead.

Being one of the first albums to earn the coveted ‘Five Mics’ from The Source magazine, De La Soul Is Dead marked a change in direction for De La Soul. Through this album, De La Soul began to separate themselves from their previous pseudo-1960 flower-child aesthetic set up by their popular debut. Although the title would suggest the end of the group as a whole, the meaning behind the album’s cryptic title is an allusion to the ‘death’ of this old style. The title also represents the group’s separation from mainstream Hip Hop.

Although the group stuck to their skit-heavy storytelling structure, critics and charts were all but kind to this album. Unlike their uber-successful debut, De La Soul is Dead did not appear on any charts and was not recognized as a good album until years after its release. In the late 90s, however, the album rose to critical acclaim when publications realized the impact the album had on the careers of De La Soul and Hip Hop as a whole. The album has been ranked by Rolling Stone, The Source, Pitchfork Media, and others as one of the greatest albums, regardless of genre, of the 1990s.

Following this album, De La Soul went on to be one of the most respected rap groups of their generation. The rebranding that came from De La Soul is dead allowed for De La Soul to cross over as artists into the realm of respected artistry rather than continuing their career riding the wave set by their debut.

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Today In Hip Hop History: Rawkus Records Released The ‘Lyricist Lounge Volume One’ Album 26 Years Ago

May 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

On May 5th, 1998 Rawkus Records released the first installment of the Lyricist Lounge albums titled Lyricist Lounge, Volume One, which showcased New York. It was a double-disc compilation that featured De La Soul, Mos Def, Q-Tip, Tash of Tha Alkaholiks, Punch & Words, O.C, Ras Kass, Black Thought, Common, Pharoahe Monch, Saul Williams, Kool Keith, Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek, Bahamadia, Rah Digga, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Jurassic 5, KRS-One, Zack de la Rocha of Rage Against the Machine, Last Emperor, and Company Flow.

This CD is one of those that you don’t get often. It had incredible and intensely clever wordplay, and was great for the culture because of the positive support it showed for hip hop. Back then everyone thought hip-hop was rap music and rap music was gangsta. It made people think twice before making an assumption like that. Any hip-hop purist who enjoys freestyles and great rhymes that make you think then this is the album for you.

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Lauryn Hill & De La Soul’s Debut Projects To Be Inducted Into The GRAMMY Hall Of Fame: Details

March 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Four of hip-hops most iconic figures will be receiving high honors from a prestigious collective. According to AllHipHop, Lauryn Hill and trio De La Soul are being put into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame. It will be specifically for their debut albums. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998) and 3 Feet High and Rising (1989) are both iconic in the hip-hop community. On April 21, they will officially be in rare air.

In a statement from the CEO, Harvey Mason Jr., he expressed his excitement to induct this year’s bunch. “We’re proud to unveil the diverse mix of recordings entering the Grammy Hall of Fame in its 50th year. The music showcased here has played a pivotal role in shaping our cultural landscape, and it’s a true honor to recognize these albums and recordings, along with the profound influence each has had on music and beyond.”

Lauryn Hill & De La Soul’s Masterpieces Will Be Immortalized

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Some of the other notable artists making their way into immortality include The Doobie Brothers, Guns N’ Roses, and more. This event recognizing all of these tremendous works will be at The Novo in downtown Los Angeles, California. Furthermore, this will be the 50th anniversary for the Hall of Fame, making it all that more special. Congratulations to Lauryn Hill and De La Soul for these incredible achievements.

What are your thoughts on Lauryn Hill’s The Miseducation and De La Soul’s 3 Feet High and Rising receiving spots the GRAMMY Hall of Fame? Are these top 10 all-time hip-hop records, why or why not? Which record do you go back to the most and why? What is the best song from each album? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Lauryn Hill, De La Soul, and the GRAMMY Hall of Fame. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the world of music.

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