Artist: De La Soul
Genre: Hip-Hop
De La Soul are an American hip-hop group formed in New York in 1988, consisting of Posdnuos, Trugoy the Dove (who passed away in 2023), and Maseo. The group revolutionized hip-hop with their debut album '3 Feet High and Rising,' which introduced a playful, eclectic approach to hip-hop incorporating diverse samples and skits. De La Soul were central to the Native Tongues collective, promoting positivity and Afrocentricity in hip-hop. Their music challenged gangsta rap's dominance, demonstrating hip-hop's creative possibilities. Albums like 'De La Soul Is Dead' and 'Stakes Is High' showcased their evolution and artistic depth. De La Soul influenced countless alternative and underground hip-hop artists. Their catalog has been unavailable on streaming services due to sampling clearance issues, but their influence on hip-hop is immeasurable. They represent hip-hop's artistic, experimental wing.
De La Soul vinyl records (14)
DE LA SOUL Jenifa / Potholes In My Lawn (1988 US 5-track vinyl 12 single featuring the vocal & instrumental versions of both Jenifa and Potholes In My Lawn plus Skip To My Loop picture sleeve. The sleeve has a little edgewear and the vinyl remains in Excellent condition TB917) Track Listing: 1. Jenifa [Taught Me] - Vocal 2
£39.00 used
DE LA SOUL The Grind Date (2020 reissue of the 2004 UK limited edition 13-track double vinyl LP. Their seventh album with guest appearances from Ghostface Common M.F. Doom Sean Paul and more including the singles Shoomp / Much More Shopping Bags [She Got From You] and Rock Co.Kane Flow. Housed in a single pocket matte picture sleeve with illustrative inners
£55.99 used
DE LA SOUL Buhloone Mindstate (2023 UK/EU limited edition 11-track vinyl LP a long overdue and much anticipated reissue of their third studio album from 1993 and a firm fan favourite. Features Breakadawn and Ego Trippin Part Two. Housed in amatte picture sleeve with picture credits inner. The sleeve any vinyl both remain in Near Mint condition with barely any signs of play or wear RMM-053-1) Track Listing: The groups third studio release Buhloone Mindstate released on September 21 1993 saw the group evolve into a new sound as they continued to grow stylistically and musically
£22.99 used
DE LA SOUL The Grind Date (20th Anniversary Edition 2025 UK/EU 17-track double album 2-LP pressed on Silver with Blue & Yellow Splatter Vinyl. Featuring The Grind Date Shopping Bags and Its Like That with guest appearances by Ghostface MF Doom Carl Thomas and Common. Side D includes 4 bonus instrumental versions of the leading tracks
£33.99 used