How many De La Soul releases are on Riffiter?

70 releases are catalogued, spanning 1988 to 2026.

When was De La Soul formed?

De La Soul formed in 1987, in New York, USA.

What genre is De La Soul?

De La Soul is catalogued under Hip-Hop.

What is the most recent De La Soul release on Riffiter?

Doo Good in Church (Skit), released in 2026.

Artist

De La Soul

De La Soul is a hip-hop artist from New York, USA formed in 1987. 70 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Hip-Hop · New York, USA · Best hip-hop albums

70
Releases: 1988–2026
Active years: 1987
Formed

Discography

28

Singles & EPs

42

About

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 wordplay, innovative sampling, and witty skits, the band's debut album, 3 Feet High and Rising, is considered a hip hop masterpiece. It is the band's biggest commercial success to date, with their subsequent albums selling progressively less, despite receiving high praise from critics. A measure of 3 Feet High and Rising's cross-over appeal was the fact that it was voted Album of the Year by NME, a title better known for its taste in guitar-based music. De La Soul have influenced numerous other hip hop artists such as Camp Lo, The Black Eyed Peas, and Digable Planets. They were influential in the early stages of rapper/actor Mos Def's career, and are a core part of the Spitkicker collective. T…

De La Soul in brief

How many De La Soul releases are on Riffiter?: 70 releases are catalogued, spanning 1988 to 2026.
When was De La Soul formed?: De La Soul formed in 1987, in New York, USA.
What genre is De La Soul?: De La Soul is catalogued under Hip-Hop.
What is the most recent De La Soul release on Riffiter?: Doo Good in Church (Skit), released in 2026.