De La Soul has today dropped their first album in almost a decade titled ‘Cabin in the Sky’ via Mass Appeal. After that first set of satisfactions since their last album, ‘And the Anonymous Nobody…’, ‘Cabin in the Sky’ is both a true return to form and a proper eulogy to Trugoy The Dove and features the talent of Nas, Black Thought, Killer Mike, Common and Little Dragon’s Yukimi Nagano, as well as production from DJ Premier, Pete Rock and Supa Dave West, but this is truly a De La Soul release in proper and glorious form.
And, while this album features The Dove, in a way, I am saddened and wondering if this will be the last we hear from him. While this is a closing of a chapter for De La Soul, I hope it’s not the end of the story. ‘Cabin in the Sky’ feels like a new beginning in their next evolution of revolution.
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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