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[i]De La Soul[/i], is an American Hip Hop Trio who are well known for being
one of the most influential hip-hop groups due to their contributions to the genre.
They were primarily known for their approach to hip-hop music based on their
Quirky, fun performances, and impressive sampling ability.
They first came to prominence in 1989 with their album "3 Feet High & Rising"
which was an instant hit when it was released.
The Trio consists of three members.
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[b]"David Jude Jolicoeur/Trugoy"[/b]
Born September 21, 1968, Trugoy lived on the same street and attended the same school as Maseo and Posdnuos.
His alias comes from the word "Yogurt", backwards. He dislikes the use of profanity in any of their lyrics.
Which De La Soul is known for rarely ever using excessive language in any of their songs.
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[b]"Kelvin Mercer/Posdnuos"[/b]
Born August 17, 1969, Posdnuos is an experienced MC and lyricist, he has channeled many
of his personal experiences in his life into lyrics that he has written. He is a member
of the Spitkicker Collective who believe "through the power and use of words,
will set trends, unify cultures, and create positive standards for communities".
His alias was created by combining the two words "Sop," meaning "leftover," and "Sound,"
and then reversing them.
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[b]"Vincent Mason/Maseo"[/b]
Born March 24, 1970, Maseo originally introduced the trio to Prince Paul, rapper and hip hop producer.
Who managed to help them produce and release 3 Feet High & Rising. Maseo, contributes the
least towards the vocal sections of most of De La Soul's songs, as his orientation
is more steered towards being a DJ. But on previous occasions he has shown himself to be
a capable rapper. He is also responsible for the iconic laugh in the "Gorillaz, Feel Good Inc".
Maseo is simply an abbreviation of Mason.
[b][i]A Few of their Songs[/i][/b]
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0irL1M15DH8]Three is the Magic Number[/url]
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08X5CVfL0bk]Say No Go[/url]
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl2QOz7Ehgg&feature=related]Breakadawn[/url]
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYw0NnHDRzc&feature=related]Stakes is High[/url]
"[i]That's one of the cool things about Hip Hop you can take on different names,
working different characters and taking on the vibes and attitudes of those characters.
But I tell you, as many times as I have changed those characters I'm still me" - Trugoy[/i]
love these guys :D
[QUOTE=vagrant;31444034]love these guys :D[/QUOTE]
Yeah they're pretty good.
To be honest, I only know them through their contributions to the Gorillaz albums, but I would love to get more into their own stuff.
De La Soul has got to be my favorite hip-hop group. For anyone that never listened to their stuff, get 3 Feet High & Rising or De La Soul Is Dead, both great albums and a good starting point.
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