De La Soul: Pioneers of alternative hip hop since 1988.
List of De La Soul's featurings
A Tribe Called Quest, Gorillaz & Little Dragon
De La Soul members' ages
De La Soul members are currently 54, 56 & 53 years old.
De La Soul's country of origin
De La Soul is from United States.
De La Soul members' real names
De La Soul members' real names are David Jude Jolicoeur, Vincent Mason & Kelvin Mercer.
The Success Story of De La Soul
De La Soul: An Introduction
De La Soul is an American hip-hop trio formed in 1987 in Amityville, New York. The group consists of David Jude Jolicoeur (a.k.a. Posdnuos or Plug One), Vincent Mason (a.k.a. Maseo or Plug Two) and Kelvin Mercer (a.k.a. Trugoy or Plug Three). The group is best known for their eclectic sampling, quirky lyrics, and their contributions to the evolution of the jazz rap and alternative hip hop subgenres.
Record Label & Early Albums
In 1988, De La Soul signed a recording contract with Tommy Boy Records and released their first album 3 Feet High and Rising that same year. The album was an instant success with its eclectic sampling, innovative production technique, wacky humor and positive messages. It was also notable for its diverse array of guest appearances from musicians like Prince Paul, Queen Latifah and P-Funk's George Clinton.
Collaborations & Recent Projects
Throughout their career, De La Soul has collaborated with a number of artists on various projects. They have worked with A Tribe Called Quest, Gorillaz and Little Dragon to name a few. In 2014, they released an album titled And the Anonymous Nobody which featured guests such as 2 Chainz and Damon Albarn. They also released a new project called For Your Pain & Suffering in 2016.
Legacy
De La Soul's influence has been widely recognized in the music industry as they have been credited for pioneering the alternative hip hop movement in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Their eclectic sampling technique and positive messages have helped shape the sound of modern hip hop music today.
