Music1988–2024
De La Soul
Long Island hip-hop trio who pioneered Daisy Age rap with quirky sampling, playful wordplay, and alternative aesthetics — influencing the entire alternative hip-hop movement.
Origin
Amityville, New York
Genre
Hip-HopRap
Pantheon Standing
| List Name | Rank | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Top 50 Hip Hop Artists of All Time | #9 | 68.1 |
The Cultural Record
Discography
Cabin in the Sky2025
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The Grind Date2004
De La Soul Is Dead1991
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3 Feet High & Rising Era Rarities (1988-1990)2009
The Impossible: Mission TV Series, Part 12006
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