Now revived and back in action, Tommy Boy has since reacquired the De La Soul catalog (and others) of that period from Warner Bros, and — after what felt like eternity — it’s been revealed that all of De La’s albums will finally make their way to today’s digital platforms and streaming networks. There’s only one problem: they’re apparently only giving 10 percent to the music’s actual creators, which was revealed via social media:

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Don’t feed the Vultures, support and respect the culture #30years If you wanna support De La Soul, cop the #grinddate and #anonymousnobody albums , Coming soon: #delasoul @realpeterock and @djpremier 2019!!!

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90 percent? I can only expect that Tommy Boy or it’s owner Tom Silverman has a response coming explaining the issue (or, perhaps, an action to fix/resolve it). In the meantime, fans have taken to Tommy Boy’s social media to express how they really feel…De La have also recently stopped by Sway In The Morning to break it down further:

Per De La’s request, make sure you check out those last two projects that were released separate of Tommy Boy: 2004’s The Grind Date and the crowdfunded And the Anonymous Nobody…, which dropped in 2016 (also, Plug 1 & Plug 2 Present… First Serve). Hopefully, the Pete Rock and DJ Premiere-produced project they’re working on will arrive sooner than later.

Q-Tip was right.

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British musical genius Tom Misch continues to expand his reached into other genres while collaborating with more notable artists. Case in point: for his latest single, he connects with the legendary De La Soul on “It Runs Through Me,” which is said to be taken from his forthcoming debut album Geography.

Misch also spoke on the meaning behind the track with Beats 1:

The concept of this track is sometimes how I feel about my relationship with music. It’s something that has always just flowed through me and almost feels like my superpower… You can take away my money and house etc but can’t take away my relationship and love for music. The De La Soul feature was the icing on the cake for this album. I’m a massive old school hip hop head and this collaboration just felt really good.

Check out “It Runs Through Me” below and pre-order Geography before it drops April 6th.

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From Snoop Doggy Dog, to Grandmaster Flash, we’re hopping in a time machine as we go through Hip-Hop’s 25 Most Memorable Album Covers.

25. Juvenile, 400 Degreez (1998)

From the diamonds and flames, to the Z in “Degreez” being a dollar sign…There’s just something about the WordArt feel of this album that keeps fans coming back.

24. Wale, Attention Deficit (2009)

The obvious shoutout to a digital world reigns as the focal point for this album cover. A strong, yet simple message burns through the vibrant cool colors, and captures your attention immediately.

23. De La Soul, 3 Feet High and Rising (1989)

You’ve probably seen these flowers before, or maybe even these 3 talented young men. Fun fact, rap group De La Soul actually hates this album cover. They felt that everyone would be associating them with flowers, peace, the whole hippie movement, when that wasn’t them at all!

22. Kanye West, 808s and Heartbreak (2008)

The minimalism in this cover is the beauty of it all. Kanye was hurting, simple as that!

21. 2Pac, Me Against The World (1995)

This album shook the charts, and you couldn’t go anywhere in 1995 without seeing it. 2Pac rocked the world right before his unfortunate passing, and sold hundreds of thousands copies of the album.

20. Run-D.M.C., Run-D.M.C. (1984)

Run-D.M.C.; Pioneers, legends, superstars. This classic cover had to make the list!

19. Lauryn Hill, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998)

Firstly, it’s Lauryn Hill etched into a school desk. This album taught everyone a couple of things. No further explanation needed.

18. Snoop Doggy Dogg, Doggystyle (1993)

From the dogcatcher in the back to the Snoop Dogg lookalike on top of the dog house, this album cover is full of style, steeze, and comedy!

17. Eric B. & Rakim, Paid in Full (1987)

Money. Harlem was all about money. Eric B. and Rakim made it clear that they had it, and there was never any problem getting it! The Dapper Dan Gucci sweatsuits, the huge rope chains… The aesthetic of it all represents a very transitional era in the development of Hip-Hop music.

16. Ice Cube, Death Certificate (1991)

Ice Cube next to Uncle Sam’s corpse. No further explaining to do.

17. Missy Elliott, Supa Dupa Fly (1997)

Missy Elliott has always held more swag than most artists in the music industry, remaining humble and subtly stunting on everyone! This cover embodies exactly who she is; chilling for the moment… but don’t forget that she’s fly.

18. Wu-tang Clan, Enter the Wu-tang: 36 Chambers (1993)

This album cover is actually kind of wild. Firstly, no face, no case. Secondly, does the guy in the front have a finger gun? This album cover is great for its immense mystery.

17. Jay-Z, The Blueprint (2001)

Jay-Z wearing a Rocawear jean jacket smoking a cigar. He won.

16. A Tribe Called Quest, Midnight Marauders (1993)

The various facial expressions in the background, the bulging eyes… What do we look at first?! This album cover is great because it leaves so much space for interpretation, the colors on the cover represent so many things, and everyone would formulate their own meaning.

15. Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp a Butterfly (2015)

We need to take over the White House… and keep it. Bring our culture, our families, our music… make it OUR country. Simply put.

14. Kanye West, The College Dropout (2004)

We all know the bear. This bear costume (that Kanye FOUND, by the way) looks like any college student during the longest finals week ever: TIRED. The album cover is warm, relatable, and not complex; perfect in a sense.

13. Grandmaster Flash, The Source (1986)

Do we start off with the fly guy with this legs crossed, or old boy with the red leather hat to match his shoes? This album cover embodies the true start of Hip-Hop. B-boys, spitting bars in New York City’s uptown train station, even down the pager on homeboy’s hip!

12. Snoop Doggy Dogg, The Doggfather (1996)

The Godfather is a critically acclaimed cult classic, and Snoop Dogg actually might’ve done something, by simply switching 2 letters! This was Snoop’s final album on Death Row Records under his name of Snoop Doggy Dogg, and he was owning the game. The West coast made no moves without you hearing about Snoop, rightfully making him the Doggfather.

11. NWA, Straight Out of Compton (1988)

One of the most controversial groups, with one of the most rebellious albums of all time. These young men all banded together and shook the West coast with words that everyone in Compton couldn’t bring themselves to say.

10. The Fugees, The Score (1996)

Firstly, Lauryn Hill AND Wyclef Jean on ONE album cover… That’s art. The beauty lies in the minimal yet intense typography, and the 3 beautiful black faces.

9. Nas, Illmatic (1994)

This kid is too cute. Too cute for the cover, and too cute for the hood he reigns from. Nas showed that everyone was suffering and surviving, even the young.

8. Master P, The Ghettos Tryin To Kill Me! (1994)

The lace bra hanging from Master P’s name, the Boosie fade, my man creeping in the window “Cell Therapy” style… The lo-fi quality wraps it all together, you feel like you’re watching a movie, and you’ve barely even looked at the cover.

7. DMX, Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood (1998)

This album cover is bloody and gory, in every sense. Its beauty lies in the naive state of such a “Ruff” guy, and almost goes to show that the black man is one of the most sensitive species.

6. Redman, Dare Iz a Darkside (1994)

Redman is stuck buried in this Children of the Corn looking field, and its freaking me out. I love it.

5. Outkast, Stankonia (2000)

This album cover is great for 3 reasons: One, Andre 3000 was having an amazing hair day. Two, so was Big Boi. Thirdly, it calls out the entire country, so subtly, being a black and white world. We all knew… But did we really know?

4. Gang Starr, Daily Operation (1992)

Gang Starr is really giving off intellectual and successful vibes, and who doesn’t love that? “The goal is money, and this is how we get it. Don’t ask no questions, I thought this through.” Guys from the hood are smart too!

3. Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Return of the 36 Chambers (1995)

Have you seen the O.D.B tv special, where he took America into the food stamp office in Brooklyn, and got his money right? This man never cared, was never too embarrassed to live his life and let whoever wanted to look come and see. Hoping his unbothered soul is resting in peace.

2. The Notorious B.I.G., Ready to Die (1994)

Foreshadowing? This was Biggie’s debut album, and just as his career was being born, he was ready to die. Sadly, he would pass away 2 years after its release. But in those 2 short years, he conquered the world. He started off on top, and he achieved what he needed to; he was truly ready to die.

1. Geto Boys, We Can’t Be Stopped (1991)

This man… Is in a hospital bed. The rap trio is standing in a hospital, posed for an ALBUM COVER. Who was stopping the Geto Boys? NOTHING! They literally cannot be stopped, no matter the circumstance. This cover is full of hustle and desire to reach success, and has to be respected as THE most memorable. Who’s forgetting this?

Do you have any albums you think should’ve been on this list? Leave a comment below and let us know!

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Thursday’s are prime time, little did you know! It’s the Friday before Friday, the breath before the break, the eye of the storm. Here are some tunes that will roll you over into the end of your busy work week, or get that 4-day weekend started.

1. Rihanna – Consideration (ft. SZA)

2. Miguel – Coffee

3. The Notorious B.I.G – Party and Bullsh*t

4. WZRD – Teleport 2 Me, Jamie

5. LION BABE – Rockets

6. Jesse Boykins III – Prototype (COVER)

7. Kendrick Lamar – Night of the Living Junkies

8. De La Soul – Buddy (ft. A Tribe Called Quest, Jungle Brothers, Monie Love, and Queen Latifah) 

9. Stevie Wonder – Jungle Fever

10. Frank Ocean – Songs for Women 

11. Chance the Rapper – Juice

12. Soul II Soul – Back to Life (Acapella)

13. Stwo – Fill the Void (ft. Amir Obe and Daniel Caesar)

14. Tyler, the Creator – She (ft. Frank Ocean)

15. LL Cool J – Hey Lover (ft. Boyz II Men)

Listen and comment what you think below. Stay thirsty, and finish off strong readers!

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2 Chainz – Daniel Son; Necklace Don

The Atlanta emcee has had an eventful 2016 so far; he’s released his Felt Like Cappin EP and a joint album with Lil Wayne, entitled Collegrove. 2 Chainz has clearly had his fair share of success- this mixtape is just a continuation of that. Though Daniel Son; Necklace Don is only ten tracks, the project packs a punch. The records “Ounces” and “Chirp” are definitely standout tracks on the mixtape. Add in the Drake feature on “Big Amount,” and it’s easy to see why this mixtape is such a great look for the G.O.O.D Music artist.

Rae Sremmurd- Sremmlife 2

The duo from Tupelo, Mississippi dropped their party starting LP just two weeks ago, and the shockwaves are still being felt throughout the industry. Rappers Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi present us with their best work yet. Tracks like “Black Beatles” and “Real Chill” will make you want to jump out your seat. While “Came A Long Way” and “Do Yoga” will have you grooving all night long. Sremmlife 2 is among this year’s must-listens if you haven’t marked it down already.

De La Soul – The Anonymous Nobody

The hip-hop legends return to bring one of the most imaginative rap albums in recent memory. Funded entirely by the group’s Kickstarter fundraiser, The Anonymous Nobody is an ambitious effort that pushes the culture forward. The tracks “Property of Spitkicker.com” and “Greyhounds” are strong testimonials to the talent De La Soul still possesses. The album’s single “Pain,” featuring the Long Beach California icon Snoop Dogg, is such a special record that it’s worth checking out this project exclusively for it.

Young Thug  – No, My Name is JEFFERY

Thugger earned a ton of publicity for himself when he announced that he was changing his name to Jeffery for the release of his latest project. According to Thug’s management over at 300 Entertainment, we would all understand the name change when the tape drops. Well, No, My Name is Jeffery is here and I still don’t understand the new stage name. However, that doesn’t change the fact that this is one of my favorite Young Thug albums yet. All nine tracks are very compelling. The song “Haramabe” is full of raw emotion, while “Kanye West” has a whimsical charm to it, furthered by Wyclef John‘s singing in the background. I don’t know if Thug’s new name will stick, but I do sure hope the direction toward his sound does.

Madeintyo – Thank You, Mr.Tokyo

Dismissed by some as just an Ad-lib rapper, Madeintyo exceeds expectations for his latest project Thank You, Mr. Tokyo. The Atlanta artist continues to refine his sound while creating some incredibly catchy bangers. The records “Skateboard P” and “Drip” will be instant favorites to play in the whip due to the stellar production of Tokyo’s go-to producer K Swisha. If you are looking for something to crank while working out, give this project a listen.

Frank Ocean – Blonde

Of course, by now you’ve already heard that Frank Ocean has finally returned after a four-year hiatus. Well, Frank brought back with him an album with a truly complex musical experience. Going with a more stripped R&B sound, Ocean delivers some really profound tracks. The records “Solo” and “Nights” showcase Frank’s otherworldly songwriting talent, while “Self-Control” is a great display of his vocal range. Blonde is a must listen for old and new fans of Ocean alike.

Vince Staples – Prima Donna

Vince Staples released a 22 min EP this month that blew me away even with only seven tracks. The Long Beach native churns out some of the most original work of his short career. The tracks “Loco” and “Smile” are thoughtful records that continue to display the type of artist Vince is capable of becoming, while “Pimp Hand” shows that Staples is still able to rap on the same instrumentals as his peers.

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De La Soul is back and we couldn’t be anymore happier! It’s been almost 12 years since the group dropped their last group album, The Grind Date and now they are preparing to drop their 8th studio album. Back in 2012, group members, Kelvin Mercer & David Jolicoeur dropped the album, Plug 1 & Plug 2 Present…First Serve, alongside the DJ duo, Chokolate and Khalid. The project was great but it didn’t feature the third member, Vincent Mason. Well no need to fear, all three members will be on this new album, and the Anonymous Nobody.

Like their debut album, 3 Feet High and Rising, De La Soul will be releasing another sample-free album. Hence the few years wait. But from the sound what get from the trailer below, it is well worth it.

Check out the tracklist for the upcoming album below:

1. Genesis (intro) feat. Jill Scott 1:38
2. Royalty Capes 3:50
3. Pain feat. Snoop Dogg 4:44
4. Property Of Spitkicker (feat. Roc Marciano) 5:27
5. Memory Of… (Us) (feat. Estelle & Pete Rock) 5:09
6. CBGBS 1:22
7. Lord Intended (feat. Justin Hawkins) 7:17
8. Snoopies (feat. David Byrne)4:14
9. Greyhounds (feat. Usher) 5:23
10. Sexy Bitch 1:53
11. Trainwreck 3:21
12. Drawn (feat. Little Dragon) 5:36
13. Whoodeeni (feat. 2Chainz) 4:29
14. Nosed Up 4:01
15. You Go Dave (A Goldblatt Presentation) 1:22
16. Here In After (feat. Damon Albarn) 5:35
17. Exodus (Outro) 3:17

You can pre-order and the Anonymous Nobody here. It is due to drop on August 26th. We can’t wait!

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