April 20 street date. RECORD STORE DAY release. "Live At Tramps, NYC, 1996" is a time machine for de la Soul fans old and new. Recorded on May 16, 1996 at New York's famous Tramps nightclub, the core trio are joined by several guests, including Mos Def, then an unknown property but just about to make his de la debut on "Stakes Is High". Common stops by for a pair of tracks, and the Jungle Brothers take the stage for one of the highlights, a reprise of their 1989 single "Buddy". This collection of songs is classic de la Soul: a mixture of thought-provoking lyrics and teenage high jinks. In addition to "Buddy", it features live performances of "Breakadawn", "Potholes In My Lawn", "Me Myself And I", and more.
April 20 street date. RECORD STORE DAY release. "Live At Tramps, NYC, 1996" is a time machine for de la Soul fans old and new. Recorded on May 16, 1996 at New York's famous Tramps nightclub, the core trio are joined by several guests, including Mos Def, then an unknown property but just about to make his de la debut on "Stakes Is High". Common stops by for a pair of tracks, and the Jungle Brothers take the stage for one of the highlights, a reprise of their 1989 single "Buddy". This collection of songs is classic de la Soul: a mixture of thought-provoking lyrics and teenage high jinks. In addition to "Buddy", it features live performances of "Breakadawn", "Potholes In My Lawn", "Me Myself And I", and more.
March 7 street date. de la Soul's "Clear Lake Audiotorium" is one of their most sought-after releases by super fans. The holy grail of de la Soul releases, it was released in 1994 exclusively as a promotional item to A-list DJs. It features four tracks from the group's "Buhloone Mindstate" album and two new tracks - "sh. Fe. Mc's" featuring A Tribe Called Quest and "Stix & Stonz" featuring The Fearless Four, Grandmaster Caz, and Prince Whipper Whip). While only 500 copies were pressed of the original, this legendary collector's item is now available as a limited edition release.
March 7 street date. de la Soul's "Clear Lake Audiotorium" is one of their most sought-after releases by super fans. The holy grail of de la Soul releases, it was released in 1994 exclusively as a promotional item to A-list DJs. It features four tracks from the group's "Buhloone Mindstate" album and two new tracks - "sh. Fe. Mc's" featuring A Tribe Called Quest and "Stix & Stonz" featuring The Fearless Four, Grandmaster Caz, and Prince Whipper Whip). While only 500 copies were pressed of the original, this legendary collector's item is now available as a limited edition release.