1001 Album Complaints19 Mai 2025

The Story Behind: De La Soul - 3 Feet High and Rising, Ep 209

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. De La Soul were still kids when they got a record deal and access to a full studio's worth of gear to record their debut LP. The boys get together and talk about a complete lack of self-editing, early adventures in creative sampling, and the importance of being charming,

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