Right now, De La Soul are giving away their discography

[Kid Presentable]

Well, most of it. Sort your fucking life out and get on it if you've been sleeping.

http://www.wearedelasoul.com/

[brooklyndust]

Thanks!

[Michelle*s_Farm]

Well, most of it. Sort your fucking life out and get on it if you've been sleeping.

http://www.wearedelasoul.com/

Awesome thank you.

[Guy Incognito]

Skills. Thanks . Done.

[dave790]

I still think De La Soul Is Dead is their most obvious masterpiece!

[3stooges]

Great to see this. In time it'll all be free. We'll pay for the shows and the clothes, but anything that can be easily duplicated and distributed digitally will no longer have monetary value. The consciousness and culture of people are coming to realize, it is illogical, and in fact, immoral, to expect a person to pay for something they can get for free. There are still people that are upset because they are used to the old model, and are not willing to give up their source of income. But they just have to face that fact that it's drying up.

As times change, so do the ways that we make our living. It's just another type of evolution. We used to ride around in horse-drawn carriages. Guys would build them and sell them. Then motor cars came along.

Musicians will still be able to make a living. They're just going to have to do it in other ways than selling cds. When I explain this to people (people in the music business), they never want to understand what I'm saying. It always makes me think they're not that smart. They want to blame the downloaders.....but it's just that we are going through this time of change right now....eventually, the law will be changed, and legal filesharing will be the popular and accepted norm. In the future we'll look back at these lawsuits, fines, and jail sentences that are going on and just think people were being crazy. I mean there was a time in the US when a black person wasn't even considered a person. Now we look back at that and go wtf.

[Kid Presentable]

I agree.

[Rodie]

Thanks sir!

[Bernard Goetz]

I was surprised to realize they don't have more albums that I slept on. Nice haul though. I was missing AOI and Stakes Is High. And the pics/storyboards are fun.
The bonus disc of 3 Feet High wasn't part of this, and it is the shit. If anyone wants I can post a link.

[Guy Incognito]

The bonus disc of 3 Feet High wasn't part of this, and it is the shit. If anyone wants I can post a link.

please

[Kid Presentable]

So I'm assuming people froth on De La as I do.

I wanted the Nike thing. Never even heard it. Replaced Mosaic Thump which is nice. That's my preferred AOI for sure, and I couldn't find it anywhere.

Shame the Grind Date and Impossible Mission weren't up for peeps who may have missed out. But still, Dead and Buhloone? For free? Forgetaboutit.

I saw De La recently and they dominated. Looking forward to the new album.

[Brother McDuff]

fuck, i missed it. :(



yeah, K, de la reigns live. the most consistently ill hiphop group to catch live. (y)

[cj hood]

i'll forward you mine. whats your email?

[abbott]

FYI. I got them all ASAP

Thanks

[Bernard Goetz]

please

http://yezukevich.com/3FeetBonusDisc.zip

[Bernard Goetz]

http://www.uproxx.com/up/2014/02/free-de-la-soul-albums-downloaded-probably-came-russian-pirate-site/

I saw the name Rappalata in iTunes info for one of the files. Wild.

[Guy Incognito]

http://yezukevich.com/3FeetBonusDisc.zip

ta

Yes, it has the mack daddy on the left on it. forgot all about that.

[Sir SkratchaLot]

I was missing AOI and Stakes Is High.

Stakes is High is classic. That might be my favorite after Buhloone Mind State.

[YoungRemy]

I only had Stakes is High growing up, so I went ahead and got the first four albums under this promotion.

I don't know why I didn't get the whole dang catalogue, but I'm glad they did this.

[Bernard Goetz]

ta

(y)

[camo]

No one, seriously NO ONE!?!?!

Ok I'll do it.

'Free, is the magic number'

[Kid Presentable]

We never have these discussions on the board anymore, but I must say Pos is in my top 5. I like that his flow commands attention and dude is technical, witty and can be versatile in his subject matter. I particularly like his diss towards Pac in Supa Emcees.

On a side note, since Yauch was seen in the Stakes is High video, I often wondered if he hung around the group a bit during that era. He was the first Beasley to move back to NY, and something about the double-bass flavours of the album always makes me think of him. Loose connection, to be sure. But the Beachley Boys would often drop the Bizness instrumental into the 98-99 setlists, right?

I always thought that he was one if the voicemails on that Roots Dilla tribute, and Dilla sampled the fuck out of LTI in his later work. I'm just riffing.

What do people think of Squat! now?

[JohnnyChavello]

On a side note, since Yauch was seen in the Stakes is High video, I often wondered if he hung around the group a bit during that era.

This photo (http://danteross.tumblr.com/post/26817987000/de-la-x-mca) of Yauch with Pos and Maseo is a favorite. (It's from Dante Ross' Tumblr, but it's worth it.) Looks to be in the same relative era as Stakes is High.

[Kid Presentable]

This photo (http://danteross.tumblr.com/post/26817987000/de-la-x-mca) of Yauch with Pos and Maseo is a favorite. (It's from Dante Ross' Tumblr, but it's worth it.) Looks to be in the same relative era as Stakes is High.

Ugh great photo. One of the TFC's right?

[JohnnyChavello]

Ugh great photo. One of the TFC's right?

I can't say for sure, but it looks like it.

[MCScoobyT]

We never have these discussions on the board anymore, but I must say Pos is in my top 5. I like that his flow commands attention and dude is technical, witty and can be versatile in his subject matter. I particularly like his diss towards Pac in Supa Emcees.

On a side note, since Yauch was seen in the Stakes is High video, I often wondered if he hung around the group a bit during that era. He was the first Beasley to move back to NY, and something about the double-bass flavours of the album always makes me think of him. Loose connection, to be sure. But the Beachley Boys would often drop the Bizness instrumental into the 98-99 setlists, right?

I always thought that he was one if the voicemails on that Roots Dilla tribute, and Dilla sampled the fuck out of LTI in his later work. I'm just riffing.

What do people think of Squat! now?

Squat has always been so so for me, like the idea... don't love the beat/chorus. I guess I prefer Spam

Ad-Rock is in my top 5, Pos is in my top 10 and Pac is in my top 15

[b-grrrlie]

I signed for it, but then forgot to download them! Doh! :o

[cj hood]

i got these onto itunes but can't get them on my phone. anyone know how to do this?

[Kid Presentable]

I drag and drop bro, but I realise that's probably not helpful. Are you all updated?

[cj hood]

i got the latest version. i unzipped them and dragged them over, but can't synch it to my iphone5

[3stooges]

De La Soul Is Dead is my favorite with 3 Feet High a close second or maybe a tie. I would have to listen to them both again to decide but I love them both. I like Buhloone third, then Stakes. I didn't really listen to any of their other albums. I listened a little but i don't think they were as good as the first four. First time I saw them was in '89 with Slick Rick, Too Short, LL, and Eazy E/NWA in Oakland. De La wasn't that big yet, so they went on first. There were some of us that knew their shit though. I remember bald heads in hoodies nodding to Plug Tunin'.

[YoungRemy]

I signed for it, but then forgot to download them! Doh! :o

if they emailed you, the links should still work.

I just retrieved De La Soul is dead from my email, sent to me on Friday

[Jiberish]

What do people think of Squat! now?


I like Squat. I don't love it. It's fun but kind of corny.I miss hearing MCA in there.

But what a compliment Pos pays the BBoys in this verse.

[Pos]
Its the rock solid, pilot, here to fly (ROCK!)
Reachin' elevations too far for the eye (EYE!)
Miraculous beats over breaks in these packages
Seen (all over the globe) and all the types
Who thinks our joints is aight, here's a swab for ya ear
(to clean out ya lobe) and listen to a few views
From two crews spittin' for the art of it
We ain't takin' over but damn sure takin' part of it


Also that Nike mixtape they made is really really good. Was it offered for download? I didn't see it.

[KENNY GUIDO]

thier first album was and still is ground breaking, much like pauls boutique.

they were "mall rats" at the mall here in massapequa. always saw them by the arcades or mickey ds

[Lyman Zerga]

happy for this opportunity, not a fan of all that lazy skit crap though

[Kid Presentable]

Nah but the skits were classic in their day. The opposite of lazy.

[Bernard Goetz]

Yup and the De La/Paul absolutely won gold with the DLS Is Dead skits.

[Lyman Zerga]

if i bought those albums it would feel like i got ripped off cause im buying music albums for their music

[3stooges]

if i bought those albums it would feel like i got ripped off cause im buying music albums for their music

The skits are there to make it like a concept album, or like a story. The Good Kid Mad City album does the same thing, but in a different style.

They're still a full album worth of songs. The skits just make it a little bit longer. I would rather have an album that's full of skits and all the songs are dope rather than an album with no skits and like two good songs (which there are way too many of).

[Micodin]

if i bought those albums it would feel like i got ripped off cause im buying music albums for their music

Prince Paul was one of the inventors of the Hip Hop skits in the late 80's early 90's (before they got played out years later). He even made a record that was just skits.

An album usually consists of 11 or 12 songs. Both of their first two albums had over 20+ songs each. Both records were also concept records. The skits were the glue and the cohesiveness that made the records stand out. If you listened to Hip Hop and bought those records in '89 and '91 you probably wouldn't be mad.

Unless of course, you really have a thing against classic Hip Hop records.

[Brother McDuff]

if i bought those albums it would feel like i got ripped off cause im buying music albums for their music


if you took all of the skits out there would still be a solid 15+ music tracks. hardly a rip-off imo.

but i do agree that the skits are a bit of an annoyance, even back then. i cant think of any hip-hop skit in general that justifies more than a listen or two before rendered completely useless.

[Lyman Zerga]

if you took all of the skits out there would still be a solid 15+ music tracks. hardly a rip-off imo.

but i do agree that the skits are a bit of an annoyance, even back then. i cant think of any hip-hop skit in general that justifies more than a listen or two before rendered completely useless.

really? to me it felt like 5 tracks for some reason
yeah im not a skit fan in general, they are like a cock block but for your ears

[Lyman Zerga]

The skits are there to make it like a concept album, or like a story. The Good Kid Mad City album does the same thing, but in a different style.

They're still a full album worth of songs. The skits just make it a little bit longer. I would rather have an album that's full of skits and all the songs are dope rather than an album with no skits and like two good songs (which there are way too many of).

yeah but you can connect that story with songs instead of blahing, when an artist starts praying on their album then im totally out!

[Micodin]

The main reason that Ready to Die isn't a perfect album is because of that blowjob skit. Fuck outta here with that. I'm not trying to hear that.

Anyways. Other than that it's almost perfect.

[MCScoobyT]

^Is that the same skit where Biggie asks for the chick to shit on him?
Oh man, that was wack

[3stooges]

yeah but you can connect that story with songs instead of blahing, when an artist starts praying on their album then im totally out!

You can....but it's way harder...actually the only album I can think of where they literally move the story along song by song is Prince Among Thieves. Although I haven't heard that in a while, I think there were probably some skits in there too. I'm sure there are other examples, none of which would be as good of a record as those two De La albums. Prince Among Thieves wasn't even that good to me. It seems forced.

But I hear what you're saying, the De La skits are long and they get old fast, so you have to hit the "next" button when you get to them. Or just delete them and listen to the songs only. Skits are better for repeated listenings when they are shorter and have music under them, or are part of the beginning or end of a song...

[Kid Presentable]

I froth on Prince Among Thieves, but I'm a massive Prince Paul fan with minimal objectivity.

[Lyman Zerga]

You can....but it's way harder...actually the only album I can think of where they literally move the story along song by song is Prince Among Thieves. Although I haven't heard that in a while, I think there were probably some skits in there too. I'm sure there are other examples, none of which would be as good of a record as those two De La albums. Prince Among Thieves wasn't even that good to me. It seems forced.

But I hear what you're saying, the De La skits are long and they get old fast, so you have to hit the "next" button when you get to them. Or just delete them and listen to the songs only. Skits are better for repeated listenings when they are shorter and have music under them, or are part of the beginning or end of a song...

they dont even get old to me cause i dont even give them a chance unless im a BIG fan of a group...yeah i dont mind the ones that are part of songs as much

[Brother McDuff]

I froth on Prince Among Thieves, but I'm a massive Prince Paul fan with minimal objectivity.

some of the greatest beats of pauls career right there.

looooove maculas theory

[Jiberish]

All of the "Skits" work on 36 Chambers. But that is one of the few that I can think of where I don't mind hearing non-song stuff and it works 100%.

[3stooges]

some of the greatest beats of pauls career right there.

Really? I was sort of disappointed when it came out. It's solid but a lot of it just sounds kind of routine to me, compared to what I had come to expect from him. I just remember when I heard it I felt like maybe he had peaked already and the inspiration and creativity was slowly fading.

[Micodin]

The first Handsome Boy Modeling School though. Second? Not so much.

[Kid Presentable]

The De La track on the second tho

[Kid Presentable]

Really? I was sort of disappointed when it came out. It's solid but a lot of it just sounds kind of routine to me, compared to what I had come to expect from him. I just remember when I heard it I felt like maybe he had peaked already and the inspiration and creativity was slowly fading.

I still listen to it start to finish every so often. One of my favourite pieces of art.

[Micodin]

The De La track on the second tho

The Negotiation Limerick File Handsome Boy Modelling School Makeover remix though.

[Kid Presentable]

The Negotiation Limerick File Handsome Boy Modelling School Makeover remix though.

Oh yes. Got me thinking back to this (http://youtu.be/I4k4I2y4CSQ) and how in 1996 to my ears this was basically a track custom-made for the B Boys. It all just makes the PP Balloon mix of Root Down seem even more puzzlingly average.

[Kid Presentable]

Though.

[Jiberish]

Oh yes. Got me thinking back to this (http://youtu.be/I4k4I2y4CSQ) and how in 1996 to my ears this was basically a track custom-made for the B Boys. It all just makes the PP Balloon mix of Root Down seem even more puzzlingly average.

I have never heard this before. DAMN.

Next to the Prunes remix of Root Down, Root Down almost seems average. Almost.

[Brother McDuff]

Really? I was sort of disappointed when it came out. It's solid but a lot of it just sounds kind of routine to me, compared to what I had come to expect from him. I just remember when I heard it I felt like maybe he had peaked already and the inspiration and creativity was slowly fading.

i agree theres nothing groundbreaking, but im consistently impressed by the craftsmanship. solid samples, balanced arrangements, well produced vocals, and the mixes are outstanding. i think this is where paul peaked; not necessarily as an innovator, but as a beat craftsman.

p.s. any fans of prince paul need to cop 'hip hop gold dust' immediately if you havent already. dope collection of b-sides, unreleased, and lesser known cuts that paul created over his career.

[Micodin]

Oh yes. Got me thinking back to this (http://youtu.be/I4k4I2y4CSQ) and how in 1996 to my ears this was basically a track custom-made for the B Boys. It all just makes the PP Balloon mix of Root Down seem even more puzzlingly average.

Yes! I have that compilation on cd somewhere. I gotta dig it out.

[Kid Presentable]

I have never heard this before. DAMN.

Next to the Prunes remix of Root Down, Root Down almost seems average. Almost.

Beastie Boys very nearly recorded music with the Prunes after IC. Merely the thought alone blows my mind at what kind of dopeness could have been. Just wish I could remember which commentary/article I heard/read that on/in.

[3stooges]

i agree theres nothing groundbreaking, but im consistently impressed by the craftsmanship. solid samples, balanced arrangements, well produced vocals, and the mixes are outstanding. i think this is where paul peaked; not necessarily as an innovator, but as a beat craftsman.

Hmm okay well that makes sense. Maybe I am less appreciative of the technical side. I guess from an engineer's perspective. There was just no song or beat or rhyme on there that really had me vibing. It just felt like a pure expression was kind of trapped in this concept and story. Another album that came out around then, Operation Doomsday, that was another story. I listened to that one day and night for two months straight, couldn't get enough of it. I guess that would be on the other end of the spectrum in this respect.

[Jiberish]

Beastie Boys very nearly recorded music with the Prunes after IC. Merely the thought alone blows my mind at what kind of dopeness could have been. Just wish I could remember which commentary/article I heard/read that on/in.


Yeah I saw/heard that at some point too. My guess is it is either written down in the anthology, but I don't think the prunes remix is on there. Or it's mention on the IC commentary. Though it could be on the HN commentary since it was probably around that time they considered it. It would have been so so good. I love Bboys as beat makers, I think it's one of their strongest gifts... but damn damn damn would a Prunes BByoys LP been amazing.

[Jiberish]

Yeah I saw/heard that at some point too. My guess is it is either written down in the anthology, but I don't think the prunes remix is on there. Or it's mention on the IC commentary. Though it could be on the HN commentary since it was probably around that time they considered it. It would have been so so good. I love Bboys as beat makers, I think it's one of their strongest gifts... but damn damn damn would a Prunes BByoys LP been amazing.

Conversely I would have loved to hear what could have happened if the BBoys locked themselves in the studio for 9 months with a crew like De La or Cypress and did nothing but concoct beats and produce. Be another groups Dust bros. if you will. [I mean maybe a guest verse or a few hypes up somewhere in the mix. Because, come on.]

[Kid Presentable]

Conversely I would have loved to hear what could have happened if the BBoys locked themselves in the studio for 9 months with a crew like De La or Cypress and did nothing but concoct beats and produce. Be another groups Dust bros. if you will. [I mean maybe a guest verse or a few hypes up somewhere in the mix. Because, come on.]

Haha nice, that's a dope idea. I could see Mike and Adam doing something like that for an artist like Heems.

Hey the First Serve album is alright if people missed that.

[3stooges]

Conversely I would have loved to hear what could have happened if the BBoys locked themselves in the studio for 9 months with a crew like De La or Cypress and did nothing but concoct beats and produce. Be another groups Dust bros. if you will. [I mean maybe a guest verse or a few hypes up somewhere in the mix. Because, come on.]

Yes but I think they'd be the same as most rappers that also produce in that you always want your best beats for yourself. Occasionally you will see somebody give up a dope beat for somebody they really love, but a whole album, I can't think of any producer that is a serious rhymer who has done that. Maybe I'm overlooking something but I can't think of an example off the top of my head.

[Jiberish]

Yes but I think they'd be the same as most rappers that also produce in that you always want your best beats for yourself. Occasionally you will see somebody give up a dope beat for somebody they really love, but a whole album, I can't think of any producer that is a serious rhymer who has done that. Maybe I'm overlooking something but I can't think of an example off the top of my head.

Well, then it's time to finally bring out the Nasal Tongues Crew. And if Busy Bee won't get down Mike D can get featured on a few tracks.

[Bernard Goetz]

^Is that the same skit where Biggie asks for the chick to shit on him?
Oh man, that was wack

That's on Life After Death. Always made me chuckle, cuz it seemed like a real conversation, and he's talking like he's grossed out by her asking him to shit on her, then he eventually admits he shat on her.

[Kid Presentable]

That's on Life After Death. Always made me chuckle, cuz it seemed like a real conversation, and he's talking like he's grossed out by her asking him to shit on her, then he eventually admits he shat on her.

I love that skit.

[abbott]

Just put them on you Mac book pro and play they file and they will play from iTunes. If you don't have the Mac book pro. The Mac book air also works that way. Then you will see it in your iTunes on your new 5c

[tt5brevisited]

New mixtape:

http://www.wearedelasoul.com/

'Covering' old De La songs with Dilla.

[YoungRemy]

Alfredo Ortiz played with De La Soul last night in Minneapolis and said it reminded him of the Beatsies

[Kid Presentable]

Yeah Jazz posted it on facebook. So fucking good. But hurry up with the new album!

[YoungRemy]

De La Soul enlists Chuck D for their newest single- The People, released through their website over the weekend

http://www.wearedelasoul.com/products/51944-the-people-feat-chuck-d-digital-download

What's up! Happy holidays. We have a new song we want to share with you that can be downloaded for free at our website. It's called "The People" and it features the legendary Chuck D from Public Enemy.

The idea for the song came from a couple of samples, and the track's vibe is earnest and has a pressing tone to it. The lyrics are commentaries of our struggles and successes, our weaknesses and strengths... the experiences... and trials and tribulations we have faced as human beings, a race, and as individuals. Lyrically Chuck brings a sense of authority and urgency. The power in his voice demands your attention. With Chuck on the track this is a dream come true for us.

Originally "The People" was suppose to drop in June around the same time the Chuck D/Hot 97/Peter Rosenberg situation took place. We chose to hold off and not add fuel to any fires. Our next aim was for a Black Friday release. Coincidentally the Ferguson tragedy took place, and more recently the non-indictment verdict. Somehow this song was destined to be a part of something more than just dropping a joint. We hope it will lend itself to something positive in these difficult times.