De La Soul has today dropped their new single titled ‘Day in the Sun (Gettin’ Wit U)’, featuring Q-Tip & Yummy, from their upcoming album ‘Cabin in the Sky’, releasing November 21st via Mass Appeal.
Some things in this world are timeless. I’ve always considered democracy, The Wizard Of Oz, and De La Soul in this short list. De La Soul has, in their long and storied history, not only made a name for themselves in different genres of music, but they’ve also made themselves a brand. Not in the way you would think of in the corporate world, but in the way that people embrace them as that special part of their lives.
‘Day in the Sun (Gettin’ Wit U)’ adds to those annuls of future history. Presence without pretentiousness. Poetry with platitude and persistence amid a suave soundtrack. This is everything I remember De La Soul to be and anything that they could ever become all wrapped into one. I feel like summer is still here.
About ‘Cabin in The Sky’
‘Day in the Sun (Gettin’ Wit U)’ marks a major reunion of sorts as the first time De La Soul and Q-Tip link up on a studio single in years, reviving the spirit of their partnership dating back to the early days of the Native Tongues collective. That original alliance helped define an era of fearless, expressive, boundary-pushing hip-hop.
This single is the follow-up to their current release “The Package,” produced by Pete Rock. Both singles live on the group’s forthcoming album Cabin in the Sky, De La Soul’s 10th studio album and their first full-length project in nine years, set for release November 21 via Mass Appeal as part of the independent label’s “Legend Has It” album release series. The album is the sixth release in Mass Appeal’s Legend Has It campaign, celebrating seven iconic artists—all releasing new music—including Slick Rick, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Mobb Deep, Big L, De La Soul, and Nas/DJ Premier.
Cabin in the Sky embraces the group’s enduring legacy and features a roster of high-caliber producers and collaborators who reflect both respect for the past and a drive toward fresh creative territory. With “Day in The Sun,” The group blends timeless lyricism with forward-thinking production, by Supa Dave West.
“This record is about gratitude, joy, and rebirth,” says Posdnuos. “We’ve been through storms, and now it’s time to stand back in the sun.”
About De La Soul
De La Soul is a New York-based trio composed of Posdnuos, Trugoy, and Maseo, who created the hip-hop masterpiece 3 Feet High and Rising, initially released on March 3, 1989. Renowned for their eclectic and innovative sampling, quirky lyrics, and contributions to jazz rap and alternative hip-hop subgenres, the group garnered acclaim, including a Grammy win for Best Pop Vocal Collaboration for their song “Feel Good Inc.” with The Gorillaz in 2005.
In 2015, De La Soul raised over $600,000 on Kickstarter to independently release their album “And the Anonymous Nobody…,” which topped the Rap Albums chart and earned a nomination for Best Rap Album at the Grammy Awards.
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