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Founded: 1988
Headquarters: Long Island, NY
Website Link(s): wearedelasoul.com
Genre(s)[]
- Rap
- Hip-Hop
- Jazz-Hop
- Underground Rap
RIYL[]
- A Tribe Called Quest
- Queen Latifah
- Jungle Brother
- Black Sheep
- Prince Paul
- Digable Planet
Band Members[]
- Kelvin Mercer
- David Jude Jolicoeur
- Vincent Mason
Band Biography[]
One of the most influential and respected hip-hop groups out there, De La Soul have been performing and purveying the culture of Hip-Hop since 1988. The members of De La Soul are Kelvin Mercer (Posdnuos, Mercenary, Plug Wonder Why, Plug One), David Jude Jolicoeur (Trugoy the Dove, Dave, Plug Two) and Vincent Mason (P.A. Pasemaster Mase, Maseo, Plug Three). Prince Paul (born Paul Huston), producer of 3 De La Soul Albums - 3 Feet High and Rising, De La Soul is Dead, Buhloone Mindstate - is also considered a crucial 4th member of the group and is often referred to as Plug 4 in albums.
De La Soul first broke into the US Hip-Hop and Rap scene in 1989 with their debut album, Three Feet High and Rising. With hit singles like "Me, Myself and I", "Buddy", "The Magic Number" and "D.A.I.S.Y. Age" De La Soul created light and humorous music outfitted with sharp and witty lyrics. De La Soul provided listeners an alternative to the more popular and aggressive sound of gangsta rap. De La Soul promoting D.A.I.S.Y. (Da Inner Sound Y'all) mentality were once labeled as hippie rappers; however, De La Soul can be thought of as champions of Hip-Hop as their legacy continues even after 2 centuries and collaborated with multiple artists associated with multiple music genres.
Discography[]
Albums[]
- 3 Feet High And Rising
- De La Soul Is Dead
- Buhloone Mindstate
- Stakes Is High
- Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump
- AOI: Bionix
- Live At Tramps, NYC, 1996
- The Grind Date
- Timeless: The Singles Collection
- De La Mix Tape: Remixes, Rarites And Classic
EPs[]
- Clearlake Audiotorium
Singles[]
- Me Myself And I
- Say No Go
- Eye Know
- The Magic Number
- Buddy
- Mamma Gave Birth To The Soul Children (with Queen Latifah)
- Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)
- A Roller Skating Jam Named Saturday
- Keepin' The Faith
- Breakadawn
- Stakes Is High
- 4 More (featuring Zhan))
- Oooh (featuring Redman)
- All Good? (featuring Chaka Khan)
- Baby Phat (featuring Yummy Bingham)
- Shopping Bag
- Feel Good Inc. (Gorillaz featuring De La Soul)
Appears On[]
Compilations[]
Soundtracks[]
Mix CDs[]
Radio Shows[]
- Chris Morris Music Show Episode 10: This week, Peter Baynham flies Germaine Greer to Dartmouth
- Chris Morris Music Show Episode 19: With some unsuspecting interviewees and more dangerously anarchic comed