Album: and the Anonymous Nobody... by De La Soul (2016)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: Philosophical
Format: Album

Description: and the Anonymous Nobody... is the ninth full-length album by American hip hop group De La Soul, and was released on August 26, 2016, on A.O.I. Records, executive produced by Jordan Katz. The group announced the track list on May 20, 2016.

In early 2015, De La Soul created a Kickstarter in order to fund the album. In under ten hours, it surpassed the projected goal of $110,000. Initially, the group announced that the album would be released on April 29, 2016. Subsequently releasing a new EP titled For Your Pain & Suffering on April 29, 2016, the group rescheduled the release of the album for August 26, 2016.

The first single, "Pain" (featuring Snoop Dogg), was released on June 1, 2016.

Artist Background: De La Soul is an American hip hop trio formed in 1987 on Long Island, New York. The band is best known for their eclectic sampling, quirky lyrics, and their contributions to the evolution of the jazz rap and alternative hip hop subgenres. The members are Kelvin Mercer, David Jude Jolicoeur and Vincent Mason, known under a variety of nicknames. The three formed the group in high school and caught the attention of producer Prince Paul with a demo tape of the song "Plug Tunin'". With its playful... Part of the New York, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: A Tribe Called Quest, Q-Tip, The Roots, Gang Starr

Music Scene: Part of the New York, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, Urban/R&B, Philosophical, 2010s, Album

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and the Anonymous Nobody... is the ninth full-length album by American hip hop group De La Soul, and was released on August 26, 2016, on A.O.I. Records, executive produced by Jordan Katz. The group announced the track list on May 20, 2016.

In early 2015, De La Soul created a Kickstarter in order to fund the album. In under ten hours, it surpassed the projected goal of $110,000. Initially, the group announced that the album would be released on April 29, 2016. Subsequently releasing a new EP titled For Your Pain & Suffering on April 29, 2016, the group rescheduled the release of the album for August 26, 2016.

The first single, "Pain" (featuring Snoop Dogg), was released on June 1, 2016.

and the Anonymous Nobody...

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