Cool Breeze On The Rocks (The Melted version) (0:15)
Can U Keep A Secret (1:40)
Jenifa Taught Me (Derwin's Revenge) (3:25)
Ghetto Thang (3:43)
Transmitting Live From Mars (1:11)
Eye Know (4:08)
Take It Off (1:54)
A Little Bit Of Soap (0:53)
Tread Water (3:50)
Potholes In My Lawn (3:52)
Say No Go (4:22)
Do As De La Does (2:06)
Plug Tunin' (Last Chance To Comprehend) (4:13)
De La Orgee (1:13)
Buddy (with Jungle Brothers & Q-Tip From A Tribe Called Quest) (5:02)
Description (1:35)
Me Myself & I (3:38)
This Is A Recording 4 Living In A Full Time Era (LIFE) (3:15)
I Can Do Anything (Delacratic) (0:45)
DAISY Age (4:42)
Review: The debut album from De La Soul (Trugoy, Maseo and Posdunos) gets another reissue here, pretty much ensuring this longstanding Long Island hip-hop trio never stay out of the limelight. Renowned for its uniquely positive spin on hip-hop amid a harsher world of dark, hardball gangster rap, classics such as 'Me, Myself And I' are known the world over, and you'll be hard-pressed to find a soul who doesn't have so much as an inkling as to how it sounds. While they were labelled as 'hippies' at the time, they've since gone on to influence many hip-hop artists internationally.
Johnny's Dead AKA Vincent Mason (live From The BK Lounge) (1:31)
A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays" (4:04)
WRMS' Dedication To The Bitty (2:54)
Bitties In The BK Lounge (3:34)
Skit 2 (0:35)
My Brother's A Basehead (3:55)
Let, Let Me In (3:46)
Afro Connections At A Hi 5 (In The Eyes Of The Hoodlum) (4:05)
Rap De Rap Show (2:23)
Millie Pulled A Pistol On Santa (4:09)
Who Do U Worship? (2:01)
Skit 3 (0:29)
Kicked Out The House (2:06)
Pass The Plugs (2:35)
Not Over Till The Fat Lady Plays The Demo (2:25)
Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey) (4:56)
WRMS: Cat's In Control (0:34)
Skit 4 (0:13)
Shwingalokate (4:14)
Fanatic Of The B Word (4:10)
Keepin' The Faith (4:44)
Skit 5 (0:29)
Review: Quickly becoming one of the most revered, game-changing groups in hip-hop, De La Soul's penchant for jazz-infused productions and a playful approach to lyricism granted them an instant place amongst the hip-hop greats. Their classic 1991 album, originally released on Tommy Boy, marked a much-awaited return on UK label Chrysalis. Deftly weaving together spoken-word storytelling, witty skits, and innovative sampling, there's a reason why this album is lauded as a keyplayer in the evolution of jazz rap and alternative hip hop genres. Featuring certified classics from the celebrated De La Soul catalogue such as 'A Roller Skating Jam Named Saturdays,' 'Ring, Ring, Ring (Ha Ha Hey)' and 'Keepin' the Faith', this is a must have for any fans of the 90s East Coast scene.
Review: De La Soul is never far away from the conversation about great music but as of late, they have been back in the headlines more than ever as their music finally got added to digital streaming sites. Buhloone Mindstate is a lesser-known but just as good album as the most famous Three Feet High and Rising and was a critical success at the time. The lead single has samples of Michael Jackson's 'I Can't Help It' and Smokey Robinson's 'Quiet Storm', there is a collab with Biz Markie on 'Stone Age' and MC Shortie No Mas appears on many tracks including the particularly standout 'In The Woods'.
My Writes (feat Tash & J-ro Of Tha Likes & Xzibit) (5:25)
Ooooh/Ghost Weed Skit 01 (feat Redman) (5:17)
Thru Ya City (feat D V Alias Khrist) (3:33)
I C Y'all (feat Busta Rhymes) (3:15)
View (3:56)
Interluden (0:22)
Set The Mood (feat Indeed) (4:21)
All Good? (feat Chaka Khan) (4:59)
Declaration (2:44)
Squat! (feat Mike D & Ad Roc Of The Beastie Boys) (5:23)
Words From The Chief Rocker (feat Busy Bee) (3:52)
With Me/Ghost Weed Skit 03 (1:01)
Copa (Cabanga) (4:04)
Foolin' (4:14)
The Art Of Getting Jumped (3:47)
U Don't Wanna BDS (feat Freddie Foxxx) (3:58)
Review: The wealth of De La Soul reissues coming out right now is only good news - as is the fact the iconic US hip-hop outfit's music is finally available on streaming services. Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump was the flower power band's fifth studio album and was packed with iconic guests from Redman to Busta Rhymes, Chaka Khan to Mike D and Ad Rock from Beastie Boys. One of the cuts, 'Oooh' got the group a Source Award nomination while the album itself was also nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Performance By A Duo or Group. It should have won, if you ask us.
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