Hip-hop pioneers De La Soul have made their first appearance on NPR’s Tiny Desk, with the performance released on March 3rd, also known as De La Soul Day.
The famed Long Island hip-hop group, anchored by Posdnous and Maseo, are dedicated to keeping late bandmate David Jolicoeur (Trugoy the Dove) alive, giving him a spot up front with an NPR name plate “Dave.”
Cracking a joke that they are a “new” group (“Ladies and gentlemen, we’re a new group called De La Soul), having celebrated the recent release Cabin in the Sky and reclaiming their music catalog in 2023, Pos and Maseo crafted a setlist to blend classics with new tracks, honoring Trugoy’s spirit and vision during the 23 minute set.
NPR noted “Throughout the planning process for this show, both remaining members were candid about what Dave would and wouldn’t approve of creatively, but remained open to ideas to honor him. The result was a thoughtful balance of classics like “Stakes is High” and “Breakadawn” with highlights from Cabin in the Sky.”
Musicians on hand for the Tiny Desk show include Pos (vocals), Maseo (vocals, DJ), Daru Jones (drums, music director), Aaron Hardin (keys), Ephraim Dorsey (sax), Omari Forman (trumpet), Lelia-Michelle Walker (viola), Yummy Bingham and Gina Loring (background vocals).
Setlist: YUHDONTSTOP, Will Be, Much More, Stakes is High, Sunny Storms, Different World, Breakadawn, Pony Ride, A Quick 16 for Mama, Me Myself and I
Watch the De La Soul Tiny Desk concert below.
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