De La Soul: Their Untold Legacy, Dave’s Spirit & New Album “Cabin In The Sky” | CONVOS

In this episode of Rapfabulous CONVOS, Mic Fox sits down with De La Soul — Plug 1 (Posdnuos), Plug 3 (Maseo), and the spirit of Plug 2 (Dave “Trugoy” Jolicoeur) — for one of their most emotional, insightful, and revealing conversations to date.

They revisit the moment Hip Hop first entered their lives, their creative experiments in mid-80s Amityville, the real story behind the 3 Feet High and Rising cover, and the infamous tour incident with The Alkaholiks that shattered the “Daisy Age” stereotype. The group also opens up about the deeply personal I Am I Be sessions, how Dave’s spiritual presence still guides their performances and studio work, and the making of their brand-new 20-track Mass Appeal album “Cabin In The Sky.”

This CONVOS episode features unforgettable stories about Prince Paul, Dave West, Yummy Bingham, Killer Mike, Little Dragon, and the emotional process behind crafting the title track in Dave’s honor.

Recorded at MNN Studios in New York City.
Produced by BLURRED SPACES in collaboration with 8tivLabs.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Remembering one of the last meaningful moments with Dave
00:36 – Mic Fox opens the De La Soul CONVOS session
01:16 – When Hip Hop first entered their DNA
03:04 – Early encounters with Planet Rock and futuristic sounds
03:29 – Mid-80s Amityville High and the origins of their experimental style
04:52 – Sampling jazz, funk, and family record collections
06:00 – The unexpected story behind the 3 Feet High and Rising album cover
07:19 – How backlash shaped their perspective on the “Daisy Age” image
08:52 – Dropping De La Soul Is Dead and redefining themselves
09:05 – The Alkaholiks tour incident that shifted street perception
10:32 – The emotional weight behind I Am I Be
12:34 – Dave’s vulnerability and creative genius
13:52 – How they manifest and recognize Dave’s spiritual energy
14:50 – The last time they saw Dave working in the studio
17:20 – Recording The Anonymous Nobody and Dave’s attention to detail
17:22 – Artists they wish they could have collaborated with
18:27 – Introducing the new album Cabin In The Sky
19:11 – Working with Yummy Bingham and Killer Mike
20:14 – Crafting the song with Little Dragon and layering samples
21:39 – The emotional process behind the title track Cabin In The Sky

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