Eye Hear Music: De La Soul - Trying People

One of Hip Hop's greatest and oldest yet most relevant group to ever exist, in my books.

De La Soul consists of 3 lyrically equipped members, Kelvin Mercer (Plug 1), David Jude Jolicoeur (Plug 2) and Vincent Mason (Plug 3). This trio hails from Amityville NY. They formed their band in 1987. Paul Huston/Prince Paul (Plug 4) stepped in as their producer and the games began from there. They got their 'plug' names from the numbers each band member's mic was labeled on the soundboard.
They have a number of albums, Stakes is High, 3 Feet High and Rising, De La Soul is Dead, The Grind Date, Buhloone Mindstate, Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump just to name a few...

They have earned their respect in the game and won the NME (New Music Express) Album of the Year Award and also made it into The Rolling Stones 500 Greatest Album of All Times for their album 3 Feet High and Rising. De La Soul was very influential to the likes of Black Eye Peas and Mos Def in the early years of their careers.

They are one of Hip Hop's longest standing groups for 23 years to date and their music is still as relevant, from their first album right down to the last.

Last year April they partnered with NIKE and iTunes for their return after a 5 year break with their album that's specifically targeted for runners titled 'ARE YOU IN: 'NIKE + Original Run'.
I love the smell of legendary success.

My favorite De La track is Trying People produced by Def 2 U, check it out when you get a chance www.myspace.com/delasoul

Music people, music!