Well, if I thought yesterday's music heralded the start of Spring, then I'd missed the fact that 3rd March was official De La Soul Day. At least, if you were there for their Tiny Desk Concert. And boy, do I wish I was.
Whilst it's sad that De La Soul is now fronted a 2-piece of Posdnuos aka Kelvin Mercer and Maseo aka Vincent Mason following Trugoy The Dove aka Dave Jolicoeur's passing in 2023, the latter is with them throughout, whether through frequent name checks, a "would Dave approve?" check when assembling the setlist, boldly emblazoned on Maseo's T-shirt and a name card on the desk, front and centre.
It's a joyous performance, an impressive seven musicians and singers crammed in behind the desk with Pos and Maseo, and a whopping ten tracks in 20-odd minutes, a reminder why De La Soul were - and remain - such a vital force and hugely influential in music.
1) YUHDONTSTOP (3:00)
2) Will Be (1:27)
3) Much More (2:25)
5) Sunny Storms (2:17)
6) Different World (1:45)
7) Breakadawn (2:43)
8) Pony Ride (1:55)
9) A Quick 16 For Mama (2:24)
10) Me Myself And I (3:21)
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