De La Soul's NEW ALBUM

A project in Los Angeles, CA by De La Soul
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Welcome 2 making magic. The time has finally come: De La Soul is ready to record a new studio LP.
Backers: 11169
Average Pledge Per Backer: $54

Funded: $600,875 of $110,000
Dates: Mar 30th -> May 2nd (33 days)
Project By: De La Soul
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Latest News

De La Soul Discusses Kickstarter Embrace

May 21st - via: hiphopdx.com
“We were not sure if people would feel like we were begging for money.” Kelvin Mercer writes. (Read More)

De La Soul on Their Kickstarter-Funded Comeback Album: 'We Didn't Feel Comfortable Getting Back in Bed With a Label'

May 18th - via: billboard.com
Streaming is driving the genre’s return after a flat 2014. Will pop radio catch on? (Read More)

De La Soul’s Kickstarter Campaign Raises $600,874

May 5th - via: nytimes.com
Twenty superfans of De La Soul, the old-school hip-hop trio, recently paid $300 each for a schmoozy Skype video chat with the group. Another spent $1,500 on a vintage boom box from one member’s “personal collection.” But this wasn’t a charity auction. Instead, these perks — and many more — were offered in exchange for financial support as the act raised money to make its eighth studio album. (Read More)

De La Soul Raise Over $600,000 in Successful Kickstarter Campaign

May 2nd - via: pitchfork.com
De La Soul recently launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund their eighth album, their first since 2004's The Grind Date. The LP will feature Damon Albarn, David Byrne (on a track called "Snoopies"), 2 Chainz (on "Whodini"), and Little Dragon (on "Drawn"). The Kickstarter aimed to raise $110,000. The campaign was successful, ending today with $600,829 in contributions. (Read More)

Less than 24 hours to go!!!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone!! You only have until NOON Eastern tomorrow to confirm your contribution!! Please go check out the cool rewards that are left and, if you haven't already done so, pre-order the album, which will have a bonus track that will not be found... (Read More)

Dinner with De La, An MPC from DJ Maseo, and 100 Joe Buckingham Prints

April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everybody! We have less than 48 hours left to go before our Kickstarter wraps up. We can't believe this amazing journey is coming to an end. We are blown away by the support we've received over the past month from each and every one of you. We've... (Read More)

De La Soul Hopes Artists Will Use Kickstarter; Likens Label Deals To Slavery

April 30th - via: m.hiphopdx.com
"It's not about being broke or anything like that, we're not out here begging," Dave tells Vlad. (Read More)

A3C FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES DE LA SOUL DAY AND WILL MATCH ALL PLEDGES FROM NOW UNTIL MAY 2ND!!

April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everybody! We have exciting news! To celebrate the debut of "And The Anonymous Nobody," The A3C Festival in Atlanta is announcing a special event at this year's festival. The very first De La Soul Day will take place on October 10th and we hope... (Read More)

ORIGINAL PAINTING BY JOE BUCKINGHAM

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everybody! This has been a very exciting couple of days. In addition to reaching the 10,000 backers mark, we also just found out that we are the second most funded music project in Kickstarter history! To celebrate these two major milestones, we... (Read More)

ONE-OF-A-KIND COLLECTIBLE JACKET MADE EXCLUSIVELY FOR POS

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everybody!! Pos got so excited when we crossed the 10,000 backers mark that in addition to sharing some new music from the album (did everyone hear that?!), he spontaneously decided to offer a precious jacket from his prized collection as a new... (Read More)

10,000 BACKERS!!!

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 We did it!! 10,000 Backers!! And it's all because of you. We can't believe we're here. 10,000 of you have joined us on this journey! We're in the best company and want to... (Read More)

NEW REWARD!!! DJ MASEO WILL SPIN AT A PRIVATE EVENT FOR YOU!!

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everybody! We're announcing a very special reward today from our very own DJ Maseo Plug 3rd. If you've ever wanted Maseo to spin at a special event for you, here's your chance. DJ Maseo will personally play a two-hour set at any event of your... (Read More)

De La Soul 'And the Anonymous Nobody' Kickstarter success -- an interview with Dave aka Trugoy

April 26th - via: betanews.com
De La Soul is one of the most important rap groups in the history of Hip-Hop. When they debuted in the 1980s, many other rappers were acting phony and embellishing their lives of crime. Conversely, the Long Island trio kept it real by rapping about everyday life and not fantasy. Unfortunately, many took their realness and honesty for a weakness, dubbing them 'positive' rappers; a label that followed them their entire careers. While many other rap groups have come and gone -- formed and broken up -- De La Soul is still here. In fact, they are planning a new album called "And the Anonymous Nobody". (Read More)

Let's get to the magic number! 10,000 backers!!

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everybody! We have a couple more days in the studio and we're having a blast!! We can't believe there's only a week left in our Kickstarter campaign. The journey's been amazing. Let the countdown begin! Let's get to the magic number now. 10,000... (Read More)

Over 9000 backers!! We're almost at the finish line now!

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Peace from the studio everyone. It's been an amazing couple of weeks and we hope you enjoyed the new music we put out. We have a couple of days left in the studio and we're laying down more vocals for these new tracks. We're so excited that we've... (Read More)

NEW MUSIC!!

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
What's up y'all! While busy at work, we also like to play. This song is not from the new album, but it is an indication of the good music to come. Just a little appetizer until we complete the main course. You may recognize our featured guest. Stream... (Read More)

NEW REWARD! DJ Pack for our all the DJs out there!

April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Peace to all the DJs out there! Our DJ Maseo suggested we do something special just for you! So here it is, the proper De La setup! We're headed into the studio to record a clean, professional drop for your mixtape, podcast, radio show, live show... (Read More)

Wrapping up our second week in the studio!!

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Wassup everybody, studio has been a blast!! It's been so productive that we've decided to stay another week! Sounds have become ideas and songs have been birthed with name and titles like "Unfold", "A Beautiful Night" and "The Devil Likes Candy."... (Read More)

7500 Backers!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
7500 backers!! We're simply blown away but the love and support we have received from you over the past couple of weeks. We reached a phenomenal number this weekend. This has been completely unexpected, but it feels so good to know that you guys are... (Read More)

Take a peek at our brand new De LA T-shirt!

April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
TGIF. Hi everyone! We've been busy recording at the studio all week, stuff sounds great!! Thank you to all backers and to those who selected a T-shirt... I'm sure you want to see what it looks like, right?! So, transmitting vibes from Mars, here is... (Read More)

NEW REWARD!! Listening Party in Los Angeles for 200 De La Fans with Meet and Greet

April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Y'All!! It's a sunny day in Atlanta, and we're so thrilled to be here in the studio. We'd like to introduce a brand new reward for you today. We're offering 200 tickets to a listening party and meet and greet with us in Los Angeles! You'll chill... (Read More)

Hey from the studio in Atlanta!! Ready for a taste?!

April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Live from Atlanta it's the others from a brother planet!! Yup, that's right - we are recording our new album "And the Anonymous Nobody" at this very moment. For the next two weeks we'll be laying down vocals and creating more De La tracks for your... (Read More)

De La USB

April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, what's up y'all. Our De La USB images have arrived!! Check them out!! Each USB drive will have a high quality lossless file version of the album as well as a standard MP3 version, plus the bonus track. Make sure you get yours now!!! DLS  (Read More)

De La Soul raises over $300K on Kickstarter

April 4th - via: axs.com
Iconic rap group De La Soul launched a Kickstarter campaign on March 30 to release a new album, and reached their $110,000 goal one day later. As of early April 4, over $300,000 has been raised, and there are still many, many days until the campaign ends on May 2. (Read More)

Pos sends a special video thank you as well!!

April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

5000 backers!! Thank you everyone!!!

April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Wow!!! You guys have really come through! More than 5000 backers strong!! We couldn't do it without you!! Thank you everyone for bringing us to this stage. We'll have some exciting announcements to share with you next week, so please continue to... (Read More)

De La Soul Sample Themselves on Kickstarter-Funded And the Anonymous Nobody

April 2nd - via: blogs.villagevoice.com
The ninth track off De La Soul's 1989 landmark debut, 3 Feet High and Rising, mixes and samples Sly and the Family Stone, Steely Dan, the Mad Lads, and that unforgettable whistled hook from Otis Redding's "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay." If "Eye Know" were to be released in the present day, the song would cost a fortune in royalties. (Read More)

NEW REWARD!! Listening Party for 200 De La Fans with Meet and Greet

March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Y'All!! We're so excited for all your continued love and support. It is truly overwhelming. Now, we'd like to introduce a brand new reward for YOU. We're offering 200 tickets to a listening party and meet and greet with us in New York! You'll get... (Read More)

We Love Y'all!!!

March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Hey everybody, congrats, we did it!!! We reached our goal!!! And it's all because of YOU! It’s time for celebration, yet continued work. Music is coming along nicely, we... (Read More)

De La Soul Reaches Kickstarter Goal To Create New Album; De La Soul Will Release New Album This Year

March 31st - via: hiphopdx.com
Its been over a decade since De La Soul released its last album. (Read More)

Relax: De La Soul's album's already smashed its Kickstarter goal

March 31st - via: engadget.com
De La Soul love sampling, so much so that they feel as if a whole branch of copyright law was invented just for them. The sample-heavy trio (for three is the magic number) didn't want to have to compromise their artistic vision for their ninth album, so took to Kickstarter to ask for your cash. It didn't take long before the group smashed its $110,000 crowdfunding goal, and so the new De La Soul album will find its way into mailboxes this September. (Read More)

THANK YOU!!!

March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Transmitting live from Mars; Hey everybody! We would like to thank you all for the overwhelming love and support we’ve received, what an amazing start!  Today we want to share a short behind the scene video of our visit to the Kickstarter... (Read More)

De La Soul launch a Kickstarter campaign for their new album

March 30th - via: gigwise.com
The LP is to feature Damon Albarn, 2 Chainz, Little Dragon and David Byrne (Read More)

De La Soul Launch Kickstarter For First Album In A Decade

March 30th - via: hotnewhiphop.com
De La Soul are putting out a new album, but they'll need $110,000 of crowd-sourced funds first. (Read More)

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