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De La Soul performs with The Legendary Roots Crew at The Roots Picnic (Video)

De La Soul performs with The Legendary Roots Crew at The Roots Picnic (Video)

Here's some more footage from The Roots' Picnic. This time De La Soul shares the stage with the band. Check out their performances of Buddy, Ego Trippin' Pt. 2 with Black Thought and A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturday." Related: Yasiin Bey performs with The Legendary Roots Crew at The... Read more
June 3, 2012 Video
We asked the AFH community who the best rap group of all time was and (not surprisingly) the response was strong and varied. Here’s a playlist featuring music from (almost) all of the groups mentioned. (Playlist)

We asked the AFH community who the best rap group of all time was and (not surprisingly) the response was strong and varied. Here’s a playlist featuring music from (almost) all of the groups mentioned. (Playlist)

You'll hear 32 groups including Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy, EPMD, Tha Dogg Pound, ATCQ, De La Soul, Run-D.M.C., The Beastie Boys, The Pharcyde, Jedi Mind Tricks, Mobb Deep, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Whodini, Eric B & Rakim, NWA, Black Star, Slaughterhouse and MANY MORE. You can listen to the whole thing below.... Read more
May 12, 2012 Audio, Playlists
Here are 2 playlists of hip-hop from the 80’s and 90’s and the 80’s R&B originals that inspired them (Playlist)

Here are 2 playlists of hip-hop from the 80’s and 90’s and the 80’s R&B originals that inspired them (Playlist)

Learning recently that Nas had been thinking about rocking over the Juicy sample on Illmatic before Biggie did it on Ready To Die reminded me how much hip-hop is built on smoothed out 80's R&B. So, this week here are 2 playlists. The first is full of smoothed out R&B... Read more
April 21, 2012 Audio, Playlists
De La Soul’s DJ Maseo – I Bring The Soul & He Brings The Funk ft Mac Miller

De La Soul’s DJ Maseo – I Bring The Soul & He Brings The Funk ft Mac Miller

Posdnous and Trugoy have been putting in work lately. Now it's time to give the DJ some. Here's a new song from Maseo's upcoming project which features Mac Miller (his 2nd collabo with a De La Soul member). Check out I Bring The Soul & He Brings The Funk. It's... Read more
April 13, 2012 Audio
First Serve (Posdnous & Trugoy from De La Soul) – The Work (2 & 4 remix)

First Serve (Posdnous & Trugoy from De La Soul) – The Work (2 & 4 remix)

De La Soul's Posdnuos and Trugoy flow over a reggae-tinged beat in the latest release from their First Serve project. Check out The Work (2 & 4 remix). Related: Trugoy & Posdnous - We Made It... Read more
April 12, 2012 Audio
Rap music started with 2 turntables and a microphone, no doubt, but there’s something special when a dope MC’s voice combines with other instruments. Here’s a playlist of 13 songs that feature some if not all live instrumentation on the track–maybe drums, a bass line, horns or all the above (Playlist)

Rap music started with 2 turntables and a microphone, no doubt, but there’s something special when a dope MC’s voice combines with other instruments. Here’s a playlist of 13 songs that feature some if not all live instrumentation on the track–maybe drums, a bass line, horns or all the above (Playlist)

You'll hear music from DJ Quik, Eazy-E, Elzhi, Big KRIT, The Roots, De La Soul, Jay-Z, A Tribe Called Quest, Mos Def, Grand Puba, The Pharcyde and 2Pac. You can listen to the whole thing below. Sit back and experience hip-hop Live & Direct.... Read more
April 7, 2012 Audio, Playlists
First Serve (aka Posdnous and Trugoy from De La Soul) – We Made It

First Serve (aka Posdnous and Trugoy from De La Soul) – We Made It

Here's the latest from First Serve (Posdnous and Trugoy from De La Soul). Check out We Made It. Previously: Slum Village & De La Soul - Turning Me Off... Read more
March 29, 2012 Audio
Slum Village – The Dirty Slums (Mixtape)

Slum Village – The Dirty Slums (Mixtape)

Here's a new mixtape from the newly configured Slum Village, hosted by Mick Boogie. A dope song featuring De La Soul dropped last week. That song and others with the likes of Phonte, Rapper Big Pooh (unfortunately not on the same song) and Black Milk are included on the mixtape.... Read more
March 27, 2012 Audio, Mixes
Slum Village & De La Soul – Turning Me Off

Slum Village & De La Soul – Turning Me Off

Here's a new collabo between Slum Village and De La Soul. Check out Turning Me Off.  Previously:  Posdnous and Black Star perform Stakes is High (Video)... Read more
March 20, 2012 Audio
Mac Miller – Of The Soul (Remix) ft Raekwon & Posdnous

Mac Miller – Of The Soul (Remix) ft Raekwon & Posdnous

Raekwon and De La Soul's Posdnous jump on the remix to Of The Soul with Mac Miller. As the title suggests, the track is lush and soulful. Check it out. Previously: Mac Miller - Of The Facts (Produced by DJ Premier) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFp8S_qxx9Y... Read more
March 11, 2012 Audio
The Gorillaz – Do Ya Thang ft James Murphy & Andre 3000

The Gorillaz – Do Ya Thang ft James Murphy & Andre 3000

The Gorillaz have had some cool collabos with hip-hop artists over the years. Their latest features Andre 3000. If you dig the Gorillaz and experimental 3 Stacks, you'll probably dig this. Check out Do Ya Thang featuring James Murphy and Andre 3000. Here's The Gorillaz classic Feel Good Inc. featuring... Read more
February 22, 2012 Audio
De La Soul – Mr. Big Mouph II

De La Soul – Mr. Big Mouph II

Here's a previously unreleased song from De La Soul. Check out Mr. Big Mouph II.... Read more
February 12, 2012 Audio
First Serve (Posdnuos and Trugoy of De La Soul) – Pushin’ Aside, Pushin’ Along

First Serve (Posdnuos and Trugoy of De La Soul) – Pushin’ Aside, Pushin’ Along

New music from Posdnuos and Trugoy the Dove (aka Dave)??? That's right. Check out Pushin' Aside, Pushin' Along from 2/3 of the legendary De La Soul, aka First Serve.  Also, if you dig the Native Tongues, click here to check out our Beats, Rhymes & Life mix, featuring music from... Read more
January 17, 2012 Audio
Tommy Boy kicks off the Top 5 as the 5th most important hip-hop record label of all time.

Tommy Boy kicks off the Top 5 as the 5th most important hip-hop record label of all time.

#5 Tommy Boy Records More than any other hip-hop record label on this countdown, Tommy Boy Records is noteworthy not for impressive stats or significant accomplishments of individual artists, but for the overall breadth and impact of its entire catalog. For more than 20 years, the label released hip-hop records... Read more
December 13, 2011 Food for Thought, Playlists, Throwback, Video
Ed Lover – Yo! MTV Raps Old School Mix (Mixtape)

Ed Lover – Yo! MTV Raps Old School Mix (Mixtape)

Yo! MTV Raps is making a return for 1 night only tonight at midnight on MTV2, right after the Sucker Free Awards. To commemorate the event, Ed Lover got on the wheels at New York's Hot 97 to do an old school mix of music from the Yo! era (Nice... Read more
December 4, 2011 Audio, Mixes, Throwback
Here’s an incredible video mix of 80’s R&B and Hip-Hop classics from M*Knight. You’ll hear music from Heavy D, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Shelia E, Bobby Brown, Guy, Rene & Angela, De La Soul, Cherrelle and Alexander O’Neal, Cameo, Klymaxx, Michael Jackson…If this was just an audio mix it would be crazy. The fact that it’s a video mix too makes it straight bananas.

Here’s an incredible video mix of 80’s R&B and Hip-Hop classics from M*Knight. You’ll hear music from Heavy D, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Shelia E, Bobby Brown, Guy, Rene & Angela, De La Soul, Cherrelle and Alexander O’Neal, Cameo, Klymaxx, Michael Jackson…If this was just an audio mix it would be crazy. The fact that it’s a video mix too makes it straight bananas.

Here's a really incredible 80's video mix that was done by M*Knight. It's a great way to get the weekend going. It was done some time ago, but the music is timeless. You'll hear music from Heavy D, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Shelia E, Bobby Brown, Guy,... Read more
October 28, 2011 Audio, Video
RE-WIN(D): Here’s a video playlist of joints from the early to mid-90’s. You’ll find songs from Mobb Deep, Jeru Tha Damaja, Group Home, The Roots, Jay-Z, De La Soul, Gang Starr, O.C., Diamond D and more. Just press play and let it ride.

RE-WIN(D): Here’s a video playlist of joints from the early to mid-90’s. You’ll find songs from Mobb Deep, Jeru Tha Damaja, Group Home, The Roots, Jay-Z, De La Soul, Gang Starr, O.C., Diamond D and more. Just press play and let it ride.

Click here for another RE-WIN(D) playlist featuring De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, The Jungle Brothers, Queen Latifah, Kid N Play, Special Ed, Monie Love, Chubb Rock, Pete Rock & CL Smooth and more.... Read more
October 25, 2011 Playlists, Throwback, Video
Before The Glitter: We asked you what the best year in hip-hop was and you answered. Here’s the first in a series of playlists that will feature music from the era you picked as the greatest in hip-hop…thus far: ’87-’99. This first installment features music from De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, The Jungle Brothers, Queen Latifah, Kid N Play, Special Ed, Monie Love, Chubb Rock, Pete Rock & CL Smooth and more. Check it out.

Before The Glitter: We asked you what the best year in hip-hop was and you answered. Here’s the first in a series of playlists that will feature music from the era you picked as the greatest in hip-hop…thus far: ’87-’99. This first installment features music from De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, The Jungle Brothers, Queen Latifah, Kid N Play, Special Ed, Monie Love, Chubb Rock, Pete Rock & CL Smooth and more. Check it out.

You listen to us on the regular. We listen to you too...We asked a couple of weeks ago what the best year ever in hip-hop was. There was no clear individual year that surfaced (though '93 and '94 got a lot of votes) but there was an overwhelming consensus that... Read more
October 15, 2011 Audio, Playlists, Throwback, Video
Here’s a Playlist of Some of the Best Chappelle Show Performances (Video Playlist)

Here’s a Playlist of Some of the Best Chappelle Show Performances (Video Playlist)

Chappelle Show gets its much deserved props for its place in sketch comedy history, but it does not get enough recognition for its role as a major platform for showcasing hip-hop and soul performances. In addition to having impeccable taste in acts, the show had a knack for presenting artists... Read more
September 22, 2011 Playlists, Video
Beats, Rhymes & Mixes: This week’s mix was inspired by the A Tribe Called Quest documentary. You’ll here lots of Tribe from the Low End Theory and Midnight Marauders years, as well as other artists who were doing it at that time: Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Diamond D, The Beatnuts, Showbiz & AG, De La Soul, Black Sheep, The Pharcyde, Main Source, Brand Nubian and more.

Beats, Rhymes & Mixes: This week’s mix was inspired by the A Tribe Called Quest documentary. You’ll here lots of Tribe from the Low End Theory and Midnight Marauders years, as well as other artists who were doing it at that time: Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Diamond D, The Beatnuts, Showbiz & AG, De La Soul, Black Sheep, The Pharcyde, Main Source, Brand Nubian and more.

And, if you haven't seen Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest, it is a MUST for any ATCQ fan or student of hip-hop. Enjoy. Ambrosia For Heads Tribal Inspirations Mix... Read more
July 14, 2011 Audio
DJ Jazzy Jeff and Mick Boogie dropped a crushing July 4th mix last year. Here’s part 2…

DJ Jazzy Jeff and Mick Boogie dropped a crushing July 4th mix last year. Here’s part 2…

Click here to listen to and download Summertime 2.  The tracklist is below.  Here's Part 1 if you didn't get it last year. Here's the tracklist: 1 Intro: Summer Breeze 2 Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince: Summertime 3 Smif–n-Wessun: Bucktown 4 Jagged Edge: Where The Party At? 5 R. Kelly:... Read more
July 2, 2011 Mixes
Phil Ade has been paying tribute to a lot of artists from the 90’s in his PhilAdeFridays series. This week he jumps on De La Soul’s classic Breakadawn track.

Phil Ade has been paying tribute to a lot of artists from the 90’s in his PhilAdeFridays series. This week he jumps on De La Soul’s classic Breakadawn track.

Check it out. Click here to download.   And, here's De La's version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udSjNOZ26o8... Read more
May 7, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
De La Soul fans know that the Art Official Intelligence series is one of the best in hip-hop.

De La Soul fans know that the Art Official Intelligence series is one of the best in hip-hop.

The talented trio have announced they´re dropping a 3rd in the series this summer.  Check out what they had to say about it: De La Soul Interview from PEDESTRIAN.TV on Vimeo. In case you haven´t heard the first 2 in a while, here is a mini-playlist with a couple of... Read more
February 26, 2011 Audio, Playlists, Video
This week’s playlist was inspired by those lost Little Brother gems that dropped earlier in the week. It draws heavily on that deep, melodic 9th Wonder sound.

This week’s playlist was inspired by those lost Little Brother gems that dropped earlier in the week. It draws heavily on that deep, melodic 9th Wonder sound.

It draws heavily on that deep, melodic 9th Wonder sound, as well as his muse Pete Rock and others. You'll find some J-Live, Jay-Z (courtesy of 9th), Nicolay & Kay, The Foreign Exchange and lots of Little Brother (esp. from the Chittlin Circuit era). This one is for the love.... Read more
February 11, 2011 Playlists
There is NO WAY I could let this day go by without a tribute to the late, great J. Dilla. Here’s a playlist with some of my favorite Dilla joints.

There is NO WAY I could let this day go by without a tribute to the late, great J. Dilla. Here’s a playlist with some of my favorite Dilla joints.

37 years ago today was his born day and, to the HUGE loss of the hip-hop community, the anniversary of his death is on 2/10/06. In the short time he was with us, he left an indelible sonic imprint on the hip-hip, R&B and general music landscape. Here's a playlist... Read more
February 7, 2011 Audio, Playlists
Jazz has never been one of my favorite genres. Yet, it is the foundation of hip-hop samples (along with James Brown and Funkadelic). Chuwee’s Yes Yes Yo reminded me of this and inspired this week’s playlist. You’ll find A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Gang Starr, The Roots, Nas, Eric B. and Rakim and others.

Jazz has never been one of my favorite genres. Yet, it is the foundation of hip-hop samples (along with James Brown and Funkadelic). Chuwee’s Yes Yes Yo reminded me of this and inspired this week’s playlist. You’ll find A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Gang Starr, The Roots, Nas, Eric B. and Rakim and others.

Guaranteed to help make a smooth transition into the weekend.  Press play, sit back and enjoy. If you missed Yes Yes Yo by Chuwee, click here.... Read more
February 4, 2011 Audio, Playlists
Here’s a playlist of hip-hop classics to get your head moving but not much else. You’ll find classic cuts from Eric B. and Rakim, O.C., EPMD, De La Soul, The Pharcyde, Mobb Deep, Black Moon, Pete Rock & CL Smooth and others. At 100 BPM or less, it’s to the listeners…

Here’s a playlist of hip-hop classics to get your head moving but not much else. You’ll find classic cuts from Eric B. and Rakim, O.C., EPMD, De La Soul, The Pharcyde, Mobb Deep, Black Moon, Pete Rock & CL Smooth and others. At 100 BPM or less, it’s to the listeners…

... Read more
January 30, 2011 Audio, Playlists
It’s a slow day for new hip-hop so we take matters into our own hands. Check out this playlist of some classic joints.

It’s a slow day for new hip-hop so we take matters into our own hands. Check out this playlist of some classic joints.

Each Thursday night, we will be bringing you a different playlist to ease you into the weekend.  This week's is full of old gems.  You'll hear joints from Common, Wu-Tang Clan, De La Soul, Snoop, Biggie, Outkast, Gang Starr, Nas, The Roots and others.  Just press play, sit back and... Read more
January 6, 2011 Playlists, Throwback, Video
With no G.O.O.D. Friday (or Saturday) it's been a slow weekend in hip-hip. Here are some blasts from the past that you may not have heard in a minute to help get you to Monday.

With no G.O.O.D. Friday (or Saturday) it's been a slow weekend in hip-hip. Here are some blasts from the past that you may not have heard in a minute to help get you to Monday.

Speaking of G.O.O.D. Friday, what do you think happened?  Kanye promised new music each Friday through Christmas.  Do you think it had something to do with his album leaking, the Matt Lauer interview or something else altogether?  In the absence of a new Kanye joint, here's some good music. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCbwHN07L10... Read more
November 21, 2010 Audio, Video
If you like hip-hop from the early 90's this Mick Boogie mixtape will blow your mind. Vintage and remixed classics from LL, Snoop, Pete Rock, Tribe, Gangstarr, De La, Pharcyde and that's just 7 songs out of 27…

If you like hip-hop from the early 90's this Mick Boogie mixtape will blow your mind. Vintage and remixed classics from LL, Snoop, Pete Rock, Tribe, Gangstarr, De La, Pharcyde and that's just 7 songs out of 27…

Click here to download '93 Til Infinity.  Need more Mick Boogie in your life?  Click here to see over 100 of his mixtapes. Here's the tracklist for '93 Til Infinity. 1. Mick Boogie – Intro 2. Das Efx – Mic Checka (Remix) 3. Souls Of Mischief – 93 Til Infinity... Read more
November 13, 2010 Mixes
DJ Jazzy Jeff & Mick Boogie just dropped a mixtape full of Summertime classics.

DJ Jazzy Jeff & Mick Boogie just dropped a mixtape full of Summertime classics.

When 1 of the greatest DJs ever links with 1 of the best mixtape DJs ever, you know it's going to be fresh.  The tracklist below speaks for itself.  Click here to download. 1. Summertime Intro 2. Kool & The Gang: Summer Madness (Live Version) 3. Kool & The Gang:... Read more
July 3, 2010 Audio, Mixes
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