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De La Soul, the legendary hip-hop trio from Long Island, revolutionized the genre with their eclectic sound and thoughtful lyrics. Known for their innovative sampling and positive vibes, they continue to influence artists around the world.
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De La Soul’s groundbreaking 1989 debut album '3 Feet High and Rising' was recorded in just a few weeks in producer Prince Paul’s basement studio in Amityville, New York.
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Q:Who are the founding members of De La Soul?
A:Posdnuos, Trugoy the Dove, and Maseo.
Formed in Amityville, New York, De La Soul consists of Posdnuos (Kelvin Mercer), Trugoy the Dove (David Jolicoeur), and Maseo (Vincent Mason), who collectively shaped a unique, witty, and thoughtful voice in hip-hop.
Q:When was De La Soul formed?
A:They formed in 1988 in New York.
De La Soul came together during high school in Amityville, New York in 1988, quickly earning attention for their playful, positive lyricism contrasting the emerging hardcore rap trends of the late 1980s.
De La Soul Fact Sheet
Inception

Formed in in 1987.

MembersMaseo, Posdnuos, Dave Jolicoeur
Top Albums

3 Feet High and Rising (1989), De La Soul Is Dead (1991), The Grind Date (2004), Stakes Is High (1996), Buhlo͞one Mind State (1993), and the Anonymous Nobody… (2016), Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump (2000), AOI: Bionix (2001).

Top Songs

Eye Know (1989), The Magic Number (1989), Me Myself and I (1989), Rock Co.Kane Flow (2004), Breakadawn (1993), Intro (1993), Say No Go (1989), Potholes in My Lawn (1988), Change in Speak (1989), Jenifa Taught Me (Derwin's Revenge).

Grammys

1 won and 6 nominated.

UK Singles Chart

2 Top-10 Hits

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