One of the most iconic hip-hop groups of all time, De La Soul, are feeding their fans with a truly special project. The New York-based trio is officially sharing (at least with the general public) their 1994 EP, Clear Lake Auditorium. When we say by the "general public," we mean this was only given to select ears. Particular DJs were able to hear it, and it was essentially a promotional tape for their Buhloone Mindstate album. It was their third one and this EP "dropped" six months after it.
Also making this a unique tape for De La Soul is that two loosies in "Sh.Fe.MC's" and "Stix & Stonz" were a part of it. The first of those two is arguably the more coveted track as it is a collaboration with A Tribe Called Quest. Overall, this is a truly special moment for those who have been riding with this forward-thinking trio and their team knows it. On Instagram they wrote, "Clear Lake Audiotorium has achieved near-mythical status among collectors." That couldn't be truer. Posdnuos also shared just how exciting this was for them to be able to deliver this. "It’s incredible to see how our music continues to resonate, he said. "From remixes and reissues to live performances, we’re excited to share this journey with fans old and new."
De La Soul Clear Lake Auditorium
Clear Lake Auditorium Tracklist:
- In the Woods - Edit with Shortie No Mass
- I Am I Be - Edit with Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, Pee Wee Ellis
- Sh.Fe.MC's - Edit with A Tribe Called Quest
- Patti Dookie - Edit with Guru, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, Pee Wee Ellis
- I Be Blowin' Maceo Parker
- Stix & Stonz - Edit with Grandmaster Caz, Tito of the Fearless Four, Whipper Whip, LA Sunshine, Superstar
