![]() 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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