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Mos Def to change his name in 2012

5188 days ago
Guardian MusicThe man known to his mum as Dante Smith will start calling himself Yasiin next yearMos Def is to retire his long-time performing alias at the end of this year. "It's time to expand and move on," the rapper said, explaining that he will start calling ... more info

Old School Wednesday ~ De La Soul

5189 days ago
MVSWDe La Soul ~ “Eye Know” From back in 1989. 3 Feet High and Rising is easily one of the greatest albums of all time. Check the songs sampled on this track! Samples Lee Dorsey ~ “Get Out of My Life, Woman“ Sly & the Family Stone ~ “Sing a Sim... more info

DJ Shadow – “Warning Call” (Feat. Tom Vek)

5198 days ago
StereogumThe Less You Know, The Better, the long-gestating new album from veteran turntable traveler DJ Shadow, comes with a long, weird, and weirdly impressive list of collaborators: Talib Kweli, Little Dragon, De La Soul’s Posdnous, and, on “I’m Excit... more info

Fleet Foxes @ Pitchfork (7/16)

5226 days ago
Music For AntsFleet Foxes are the youngest band ever to headline a night at Pitchfork Festival, a spot that’s usually reserved for esteemed, decade-spanning bands like Pavement, Flaming Lips, Sonic Youth, LCD Soundsystem, Spoon and De La Soul. They also mark the... more info

De La Soul Join Lovebox Festival 2011 Line-Up

5245 days ago
GigwiseThey're set to play last-minute slot... more info

Two Unreleased Tupac Diss Tracks

5259 days ago
The Hip Hop ChronicleTwo unreleased diss tracks from 2pac. The first track that features Daz Dillinger, Threat and Kurupt. Tribe, Mobb Deep and Jeru Da Damaja are some of the artists the late rapper takes shots at. Watch Ya Mouth takes aim at Biggie Smalls, Nas, De La So... more info

Readers recommend: debuts – results

5265 days ago
Guardian MusicFrom Marc Bolan to Nico to Buddy Holly, your list of favourite debut releases made for premier readingHow to begin? First impressions are very important. They can be make-or-break, though an artist may be lucky enough to have several cracks at the wh... more info

Red Hot compilation promotes Aids awareness through tropicália

5271 days ago
Guardian MusicThe series which started with Cole Porter covers recognises Brazil's recognition as 'a major force in world affairs'In 1989, Leigh Blake and John Carlin were just two friends with a dream. In response to the effect of the Aids epidemic on NYC's artis... more info

The Second Summer of Love

5274 days ago
Guardian Music1988-89: Number 17 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of dance musicConfusingly, the Second Summer of Love was really two summers. The first, 1988, was the warm-up as acid house graduated from hipster secret to the dominant sound of Br... more info

De La Soul's Three Feet High and Rising moves hip-hop into the Daisy Age

5276 days ago
Guardian Music3 March 1989: Number 22 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of R&B and hip-hop music"Yet our best-trained, best-educated, best-equipped, best-prepared troops refuse to fight. Matter of fact, it's safe to say that they would rather switc... more info

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