De La Soul
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De La Soul is a Grammy-award winning hip hop group from New York. The group was formed on 1987 and is famous for their contributions in revolutionizing the jazz and hip hop music.
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About
Debut Album
Kelvin Mercer, David Jude Jolicoeur, and Vincent Mason formed the group while they were still in high school on 1987. Their demo record caught the attention of Paul Huston who later named the group De La Soul.
The group released their debut album 3 Feet High and Rising on 1989. The album led by its hit single "Me, Myself and I" became an instant hit cementing their popularity in the hip hop genre music. Much more fans loved what message they want to sent to their fans in the album that is to strive for peace and harmony which they felt is fading from the rap community.
Other Albums
De La Soul Is Dead was released on 1991 as their second full length album. The album sends message about the violence hip hop music was heading. And has released several singles including "Millie Pulled a Pistol on Santa" which was about a girl who can no longer take the domestic abuse of ther father and the lead single "Ring Ring Ring" which was about people using their current fame to launch their career. The album was certified gold in the Unites States.
On 1993, the group released their third album Buhloone Mindstate which put the band a stronger hold as mainstays of the alternative hip hop movement. Similarly, the album released several singles including "I Be Blowin'", "I Am I Be", "Long Island Wildin'" among others. This album saw the band collaborate with famous artist such as Gang Starr as well as Japanese trio Scha Dara Parr.
The group's fourth album Stakes Is High released on 1996 was the first album produced solely by the group. Mixed results and poor sales hounded the album. Four year after the hiatus on the music scene, the group decided to release a triple album series the first one called Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump and the second AOI: Bionix. After the second release the public saw no release of the third and final ones of the series which was primarily due to a conflict with Tommy Boy Records music label.
However come 2004, they ended releasing a new full lenght album called The Grind Date via Sanctuary Records. The album features guest performances from MF Doom, Ghostface Killah and Flava Flav. Though the first single failed in the charts, the album was generally received well by fans.
Grammy Award
In 2005, the group was featured on the Gorillaz single "Feel Good Inc" on the LA Symphony single "Universal". The single gave them a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Collaboration.
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
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| 2005 | Grammy Award | Best Pop Vocal Collaboration for Feel Good Inc |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
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| 1989 | 3 Feet High and Rising | Certified Platinum |
| 1991 | De La Soul Is Dead | Certified Gold |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot R&B | Hot Rap | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Baby Phat | 81 | - | AOI: Bionix |
| 2001 | All Good? | 41 | 6 | Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump |
| 2000 | Oooh | 44 | 14 | Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump |
| 1996 | Itzsoweezee (Hot) | 60 | 17 | Stakes Is High |
| 1996 | Stakes Is High/The Bizness | 53 | 19 | Stakes Is High |
| 1994 | Ego Trippin (Part Two) | 74 | 39 | Buhloone Mindstate |
| 1993 | Breakadawn | 30 | 16 | Buhloone Mindstate |
| 1991 | A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays" | 43 | - | De La Soul Is Dead |
| 1991 | Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey) | 22 | 3 | De La Soul Is Dead |
| 1989 | Me Myself And I | 1 | 1 | 3 Feet High and Rising |
| 1989 | Potholes In My Lawn | - | 22 | 3 Feet High and Rising |
| 1989 | Say No Go | 32 | 11 | 3 Feet High and Rising |
News
Tours & Concerts
July 15, 2007 Pitchfork Music Festival, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Announcements
There are no announcements for the artits.
Discography
Comprehensive list of the recordings made.
Albums
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Singles
| Date | Title | Label |
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| 1989 | Say No Go | Tommy Boy |
| 1989 | Me, Myself and I | Tommy Boy |
| 1989 | Bhuddy/Ghetto Thang | Tommy Boy |
| 1993 | Plug Tunin' | Tommy Boy |
| 1990 | Megamix!!! | Alex |
| 1990 | Jenifa Taught Me | Tommy Boy |
| 1991 | Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey) | Tommy Boy |
| 1991 | Millie Pulled a Pistol on Santa | Tommy Boy |
| 1991 | A Rollerskating Jam Named Saturdays | Tommy Boy |
| 1994 | Ego Trippin' (Part Two) | Tommy Boy |
| 1993 | Breakadawn | Tommy Boy |
| 1996 | Stakes is High | Tommy Boy |
| 1996 | Itzsoweezee (Hot) | Tommy Boy |
| 1997 | 4 More | Tommy Boy |
| 1998 | Stay Away | Tommy Boy |
| 2000 | Oooh/Foolin' | Tommy Boy |
| 2001 | Thru Ya City | Tommy Boy |
| 2001 | Baby Phat | Tommy Boy |
| 2001 | All Good | Tommy Boy |
| 2004 | Shopping Bags (She's Got from You) | Sanctuary |
| 2004 | Rock Co.kane Flow | 7 Heads |
Compilations & Live Releases
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Other artists
Similar artists
Contemporaries
Trivia
- In 2006, De La Soul collaborated with the athletic sneaker giant, Nike, to produce two versions of the Nike Dunk under their skateboarding division, Nike SB. The sneakers were an instant hit, and sold out at most retail stores that carried them.
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