De La Soul

De La Soul ( / ˌ d eɪ l ɑː ˈ s oʊ l / DAY lah SOHL ) is an American hip-hop group formed in the village of Amityville on Long Island , New York , in 1988. They are best known for their eclectic sampling, eccentric lyrics, and contributions to the evolution of the jazz rap and alternative hip-hop subgenres. Kelvin "Posdnuos" Mercer , David "Trugoy the Dove" Jolicoeur , and Vincent "Maseo" Mason formed the group in high school and caught the attention of producer Prince Paul with a demonstration tape of the song " Plug Tunin' ".

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