What can I say? These doodes were undeniably on point with the Tribe. Kelvin Mercer, David Jude Jolicoeur & Vincent Mason originated from Amityville in 1987. The trio were quick to jump on the New York jazz swing and produce instant classics. Hand in hand, Tribe and De La took over the hip-hop scene.
However, De La Soul & Tribe hold their differences. De La were always a lot more playful in their music, using more innovative samples and including comedy skits in all their records. Their first joint '3 Feet High & Rising' was an instant classic in the hip-hop communtiy as the beats put together by prominant producer Prince Paul, accompanied by dope lyric sets and samples, made people appreciate the peaceful & talented side that hip-hop has to offer. Being one of The Native Tongue Posse's most recognised members, De La could release an album full of skits and it would still turn platinum.
In my own opinion, the peak was in 1996 when De La tagged up with the man known as Jay Dee. The friction they dropped is still recognised as a classic album today. The song "Big Brother Beat" also included Mos Def, one of my personal favourite emcees of all time.
With this all being said, De La Soul are most definitely immortals. Incorporating the fun side of life into hip hop was just what the genre needed! With their tripped out beats and samples (Eg. 'Me Myself and I' sampling George Clinton and Funkadelic's 'Not Just Knee Deep'), the lyrics floated ontop quite easily. These doode deserve ultimate credit.
Ima leave you with a few tracks that define their style & also their contribution to this era which in trying to preserve.
peace
PS>Dont miss them live in concert in Melbourne!!!
May 1 @ the Esplanade Hotel-St Kilda, Tickets $69! Hurry coz the joint will sell out fast!
Me, Myself and I-De La Soul
Oodles Of O's-De La Soul * De La Soul's finest.
Ego Trippin' (Part 2)-De La Soul
Millie Pulled a Pistol on Santa-De La Soul
Say No Go-De La Soul
Patti Dooke-De La Soul *Dope joint
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