De La Soul is an American hip-hop trio of Posdnuos, Trugoy, and Maseo, formed in 1987 in the Amityville area of Long Island, New York. They are best known for their eclectic sampling, quirky lyrics, and contributions to the evolution of jazz rap and alternative hip-hop subgenres. The three formed the group in high school, catching the attention of producer Prince Paul with a demo tape of the song “Plug Tunin’.” With its playful wordplay, innovative sampling, and witty skits, the band’s debut album, 3 Feet High and Rising, has been called “a hip-hop masterpiece.”
First published 2004. Includes guest appearances by Ghostface, MF Doom, Carl Thomas and Common.
Tracklisting:
| A1 | The Future |
| A2 | Verbal Clap |
| A3 | Much More |
| A4 | Shopping Bags (She Got From You) |
| A5 | The Grind Date |
| B1 | Church |
| B2 | It’s Like That |
| B3 | He Comes |
| B4 | Days Of Our Lives |
| C1 | Come On Down |
| C2 | No |
| C3 | Rock Co.Kane Flow |
| C4 | Shoomp |
| D1 | The Grind Date (Instrumental) |
| D2 | Verbal Clap (Instrumental) |
| D3 | Shopping Bags (Instrumental) |
| D4 | Days Of Our Lives (Instrumental) |
