De La Soul News and Photos

All Tomorrow's Parties - Curated By TV On The Radio

Wed, May 15 2013 3:25pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

Pontins' Holiday Park in Camber, East Sussex isn't the first place you'd expect some of Brooklyn's – nay, the world's – most esoteric musicians to converge.

Kitty On Danny Brown, Sharpening Her Rap Skills, And What’s Next

Mon, May 06 2013 3:43pm - Source: Stereogum

If "keeping it real" still matters at all in hip-hop, Kitty (formerly Pryde) ceremoniously dismantled the notion that she doesn't this week when she published a mini-treatise on the complicated politics of sexual assault.

My 10 favourite Beastie Boys tracks

Sat, May 04 2013 9:01am - Source: The Guardian Music Blog

I remember the first time I heard the words Sex Pistols.

Erik Nielson: High Stakes for Hip-Hop Studies

Mon, April 29 2013 8:25pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

In my last piece , I considered the significant role of the academy in the formation and evolution of hip-hop, arguing that historical narratives of hip-hop often neglect the importance of the ivory tower and in doing so present an incomplete picture of a complex cultural movement.

stream Disclosure's "You & Me" featuring Eliza Doolittle

Fri, April 19 2013 9:18pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Splashh, Carmen Villain and Oberhofer playing a BV-Presents show next week at Pianos (2) Anonymous wrote: where's ettiene .... o wait this is the "splash" that SUCKS...

listen to "Get Away" from De La Soul's upcoming LP

Fri, April 19 2013 7:02pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Rap legends De La Soul are returning with a new album, You're Welcome , this fall, and they've released a track from it, "Get Away (feat. The Spirit of the Wu)."

The Cuban Brothers To Release New Album 'Yo Bonita' On May 6th

Fri, April 19 2013 3:59pm - Source: Stereoboard

The album features the band's hottest joints; from funk and soul right through to hip-hop and jazz, and special guest appearances from Mica Paris, Kurtis Blow, Tenor Fly, Abdominal, Omar and KT Tunstall.

Listen to De La Soul’s comeback single, “Get Away (feat. the Spirit of the Wu)”

Wed, April 17 2013 4:08pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

De La Soul' s Kevin Mercer and David Jolicoeur teamed up last year for the concept album First Serve , but today marks the first release to feature all three members of the legendary hip-hop group in nine years.

Scroobius Pip Joins Xfm

Wed, April 10 2013 8:29am - Source: Xfm

Scroobius Pip has been confirmed as the latest exciting addition to the Xfm line-up.

Watch Duckwrth's Video for "Multidimensional"

Tue, April 09 2013 9:00pm - Source: ArtistDirect

One of the West Coast's most dynamic up-and-coming rappers Duckwrth has dropped his video for his latest work, "Multidimensional."

Mark Ronson Pushes Back Against 'Retro Guy' Tag

Tue, April 09 2013 6:08pm - Source: Rolling Stone

"For better or worse, I'd started to get a connotation like, 'He's the retro guy who wears suits,' and all this shit," Mark Ronson says of the particular crux where he recently found himself.

De La Soul Will Be Releasing A New Single Every Month

Tue, April 09 2013 4:26pm - Source: The Smocking Section

The world hasn't had much new material from De La Soul in oodles of years.

Kenzie FromWelly – ‘Show Ya-Self’

Sun, April 07 2013 8:38am - Source: One A Day

I love discovering new music when I'm driving, because there's always at least a 50% chance that I'll have a really visceral reaction to what's come on the radio and I'll end up crashing into something.

De La Soul brand current hip-hop 'redundant' as they announce first new single in nine years

Fri, April 05 2013 3:27pm - Source: NME

De La Soul have announced plans to release a new monthly series of singles.

De La Soul to release first single in nine years

Fri, April 05 2013 11:01am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Long Island hip-hop trio, De La Soul are prepping a new single and video release, the last of which coming a whole nine years back.

Jay-Z & Beyonce Celebrate in Cuba, Amy Winehouse's Dad Asks Beyonce for £100,000 & More

Fri, April 05 2013 2:05am - Source: The BoomBox

Jay-Z and Beyonce were a pretty big deal in Cuba today.

MobbDeen: Snapbacks & Snapchats — Tyler, the Creator’s “Wolf”

Fri, March 29 2013 3:11pm - Source: Passion of the Weiss

After the fiasco that is Wale, Deen had to throw his allegiance to some other rapper of Nigerian descent.

Did I Really Like This? Jay-Z’s “(Always Be My) Sunshine”

Sat, March 23 2013 12:34am - Source: The Smocking Section

See, one thing music writers struggle with is the fact that this music stuff is way bigger than them and their peculiar tastes.

More Names For Standon Calling 2013

Tue, March 12 2013 2:21pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

The Joy Formidable, Digitalism and more have confirmed their involvement with this summer's instalment of Standon Calling.

De La Soul confirm London show

Wed, March 06 2013 1:11pm - Source: The Four Oh Five

De La Soul have confirmed they'll be heading to London this May for a one-off show.

DE LA SOUL TO PERFORM AT DIRTYBIRD BBQ IN MIAMI

Thu, February 28 2013 2:42pm - Source: Mixmag

De La Soul are joining up with Dirtybird at this year's Miami Music Week. Claude VonStroke and the Dirtybird Players, who are famed for their hip-hop roots, will be serving up a treat at the annual free BBQ at Villa 221 by inviting legends of the game, De La Soul. The hip-hop trio are to perform a live set at sunset on March 21 for their Miami Music Week debut.

The Primer: 10 De La Soul Songs Everyone Should Know

Wed, February 20 2013 6:29pm - Source: The Smocking Section

A peasy-headed trio of teens from Long Island, NY made an indelible mark on Hip-Hop over twenty years ago.

Hoodie Allen, 'Crew Cuts': Rapper Opens Up In Exclusive Q&A

Wed, February 20 2013 5:05pm - Source: The BoomBox

Hoodie Allen has accomplished quite a lot at the young age of 23.

Donald Byrd Dead: Legendary Jazz Musician Dies at 80

Thu, February 07 2013 11:48pm - Source: Spinner

After rumors began circulating earlier this week, it has finally been confirmed that legendary jazz musician Donald Byrd has died.

Happy Birthday: J Dilla

Thu, February 07 2013 3:34pm - Source: The Four Oh Five

He is a favourite of Pharrell Williams', he worked with Prince and his production credits range from A Tribe Called Quest to Erykah Badu; but how did such a talented and hugely respected producer and solo artist manage to spend most of his career widely unknown?

‘Face Time: Bobby Brown, “Roni”

Mon, February 04 2013 5:41pm - Source: Pop Dose

Sure, the Man Who Would Be Babyface — Kenneth Edmonds — was born in 1959, but the singer, songwriter, producer, and all-around hit maker extraordinaire began taking baby steps up the Billboard charts the year Michael Jackson's Thriller dominated every chart.

The 10 Best OutKast Songs

Thu, January 31 2013 6:48pm - Source: Stereogum

In roughly the early 1900s, painting dissolved into abstraction and appropriation, and artists working since then have veered away from realism.

Kendrick Lamar, De La Soul, Killer Mike, Freddie Gibbs, Madlib, Joey Bada$$ to Play Paid Dues Fest

Fri, January 25 2013 8:13pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

The rap festival Paid Dues will take place in San Bernardino, California on March 30 this year, featuring the Black Hippy crew as a centerpiece.

ATP Expand Summer Events

Thu, January 17 2013 10:40am - Source: ClashMusic.com

ATP have added a host of acts to their summer schedule, with Camber Sands set to host events curated by TV On The Radio and Deerhunter.

Pro Era - PEEP: The aPROcalypse [Mixtape]

Thu, January 10 2013 1:19am - Source: The Four Oh Five

Pro Era. Not too far away in Harlem resides the A$AP Mob, another impressive, up-and-coming gang of MCs, producers and hip-hop talents.

Lifting My Mind in the New Year

Thu, January 03 2013 11:17pm - Source: Ickmusic

It's always cool to kick off the new year with some fresh music.

Young Fathers - Tape One

Wed, January 02 2013 11:38am - Source: BBC Music

Multicultural Edinburgh trio Young Fathers have, with this collection, established themselves as a standout act amongst 2013's domestic hip hop crop.

Mr. Wesley Johnson “Future Groove”/ “You Know”

Fri, December 21 2012 3:12am - Source: Mixtape Maestro

Theophilus London, Andre 3000, Dev Hynes and Kanye West are some names that will float within the head when listening to Atlanta-born/ Chicago-based newcomer Mr. Wesley Johnson 's fittingly titled debut mixtape Mixed Bag , but more than anything else, the project and artist seems the most adhering to the style of Pharrell Williams.

Paid Dues 2013 Lineup to Feature Kendrick Lamar's Black Hippy Crew, Tech N9ne, Macklemore & More

Thu, December 20 2012 11:02pm - Source: The BoomBox

The organizers of Paid Dues Independent Hip Hop Festival have announced the first performers for 2013.

Interview: Foreign Beggars

Fri, December 14 2012 4:39am - Source: Salacious Sound

Foreign Beggars are an act which have simultaneously been labelled one of the most exciting shows in hip-hop and electronic dance music alike.

Hip Hop Heroes De La Soul Confirmed To Headline Standon Calling 2013

Thu, December 13 2012 11:40am - Source: Stereoboard

Legendary hip-hop group De La Soul have been confirmed as headliners for Standon Calling 2013, which takes place in Hertfordshire in August next year.

Festival line-up update – 11 Dec 2012

Tue, December 11 2012 11:12am - Source: CMU - Complete Music Update

Following the announcement last month of a handful of bands already confirmed for the line-up of next year's Reading and Leeds festivals, organisers have now announced the first headliner.

We Don't Even Live Here

Mon, December 10 2012 8:48pm - Source: The Four Oh Five

Dark Time Sunshine, comprising of Onry Ozzborn and producer Zavala, definitely released one of the most surprising hip-hop albums of the year in ANX.

Klaxons play new material at Hong Kong's Clockenflap festival

Tue, December 04 2012 5:41pm - Source: NME

Klaxons performed two new songs during their headline set on the final night of Hong Kong's Clockenflap festival on Sunday night (December 2), at the Kowloon Waterfront Park. ?? To mark the band's first ever appearance in Hong Kong, they played new tracks 'Invisible Forces' and 'Rhythm of Life,' which they debuted previously at French festival We Love Green in September.

Q&A: The Coup's Boots Riley on Occupying Minds With Music

Thu, November 29 2012 7:58pm - Source: Rolling Stone

The Coup's Boots Riley knows the power of a dire warning.

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