![]() They re-embraced the spirit of pushing musical and creative boundaries that hip-hop was always about when it had started. They were the group that really opened up that music, even more so than Run-DMC or the Beastie Boys, to everybody - regardless of age, regardless of the music you were into before. Ian: I don't think I would have had a career in hip-hop if it wasn't for De La Soul. For listeners who might not be entirely familiar with De La Soul's legacy, can you tell us a bit about what this group meant to you and why they were so important to the evolution of hip-hop? For the full discussion, listen and follow the Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud podcast, on your favourite podcast player.Įlamin: Ian, I'm going to start with you on this one. To unpack the significance of this announcement - including why it took so long to happen - music critic Maura Johnston and former music exec Ian Steaman join host Elamin Abdelmahmoud to dig into how an absence from streaming platforms can affect an artist's legacy. ![]() 2023 just might be the magic number because, after a years-long legal struggle, the music of iconic rap trio De La Soul will finally launch on streaming services this week. ![]()
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