De La Soul brought the goods an then some!!
by Redhead001 on 8/14/09Nokia Theatre Times Square - New Yorkthere music gets better with age .. wish they were still making more music and doing more collaborations with the gorillaz
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DE LA SOUL IN CONCERT:
Alternative hip hop pioneers De La Soul are back with a vengeance in 2014, celebrating the anniversary of their seminal 1989 debut album 3 Feet High and Rising with the 25 Years of De La Soul Tour. Classic sample-based jams like "The Magic Number" and "Me Myself and I" will be front and center as the band takes the stage in their signature throwback streetwear for career-spanning sets of their beloved hits. With a new album titled You're Welcome also hitting shelves in 2014, fans can expect to catch some never-before-heard material sprinkled in among their favorites at the group's electrifying live shows.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Kelvin Mercer, David Jude Jolicoeur, and Vincent Mason formed De La Soul in 1987 while attending high school on Long Island. Their playful, inventive 1989 debut album 3 Feet High and Rising was a massive success, peaking at No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and launching them to international fame overnight. The group's 1991 sophomore album De La Soul is Dead was another critical and commercial success, criticizing the increasingly violent nature of rap culture while still remaining upbeat with hits like "Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)" and "A Roller Skating Jam Named 'Saturdays'". A string of acclaimed albums followed throughout the '90s and '00s, bringing the band out on the road for numerous electrifying tours with acts like Modest Mouse and A Tribe Called Quest. Back in 2014 with You're Welcome -- their first studio album in ten years -- De La Soul has fans chomping at the bit to catch the new material live on their 25th anniversary tour.
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
"De La Soul put on a wonderful show, I felt like I was in a dream. The hype before the show was even exciting, people were taking things back to the old school by break dancing."
"De La brought it back to the times when hip hop was fun! Lots of energy, lots of classics! I Love De La Soul!! Awesome show!"
"De La Soul put on an incredible show and there was so much energy. Thanks to them for 20+ years of amazing music."
there music gets better with age .. wish they were still making more music and doing more collaborations with the gorillaz
door open @ 8 and the show start @8 :40 i was happy i did not have to wait all night
All hail the kings of the Daist age a.k.a Eternal Hip-Hop Icons. Pos, Truegoy and Mace are what the essence of Hip Hop is... TIMELESS. The energy that's brought to the stage is if standing in Union Square or the LQ seeing them for the first time with one exception the shows gotten better and better! No extra high jinks just HIP-HOP as if it was poured out of a Vile of Divine elixir that allows your mind to melt and be one with the collective and enjoy Hip Hop as Hip Hop was meant to be enjoyed....FELT!!!!!
Best night of my life. Plain and simple. After 25 years as a group, they still have fun, they're still together, and they're still innovative. The show was incredible. They were backed by the Rhythm Roots live band which made it even more awesome. Opening acts were surprisingly good too (Kenan Bell, Bill Ray, and Buckshot). I'd go see De La every day of my life if I could until I was 80.
De La were so on point -- show could not have been more perfect.
I thougt the music was so loud at this concert. I know it's rap and all, but the music was so loud I could'nt hear the words. My head started to hurt and I thought my ear drums would burst. Do they do sound checks in the auditorium, maybe the auditoriums to small for that type of sound system. Needless to say we left early, what a waste of 80 dollars and 2 and a half hours.
I was able to stand at the very middle front of the masquerade so i got to enjoy the entire concert without anyone blocking my view or nudging me. All of the acts that came before were amazing and kept the spirit alive all the way until De La came out. A half of A Tribe Called Quest came and the crowd went crazy!!
Show started way too late, but it was worth the wait to hear De La perform with a 10 piece band and play the classics. The crowd seemed kind of out of it but De La still worked their tails off. They did their best to keep the people into it by keeping them involved the whole time. Go see this!
Five and a half hours after the show time they still had not hit the stage. I love de la - that's why I went. The ticket time was 7. At 12:30 a.m. they still weren't there.
I am a HUGE De La fan so this review may be a little biased. But i thought that they were fantastic. From the moment Maseo took the stage with the backing band, the awesome Rythm Roots Allstars, i was hooked. When he made the annoucement that their landmark album 3 Feet High And Rising was now 20 years old, i started to choke up. I really did. that record means alot to me, and to see the three of them on stage still doing what they do best after 20 years, it was the greatest! De La Soul and The Roots are the best live hip hop acts out there today!
De La Soul were amazing! Kenan Bell was a great opening act. I always have a blast at House of Blues!
I loved the ambienance of HOB...the setting allowed for an intimate concert with DeLa versus a large auditorium setting seating 2,000+. They performed all my favorite DeLa songs!!
AMAZING!!!! Great show...HOB food was ok though. Definitely loved the show. Concert was awesome!
De La Soul free concert on Sunday, 5/21/2006. The Southern Comfort Music Experience (SCMX) This concert series were taking over Atlanta, GA on May 21-22 with a FREE two days music festival. For 2 days, the Centennial Olympic Park was transformed into a rocking festival filled with great music, great food and great spirits. I really enjoyed music! Especially, Hot 8 Brass Band from New Orleans provided very exciting horn music! It was so dancable. On Sunday, 5/21/2006, I was so excited with Hip Hop Unit "De La Soul". I didn't know their music very much, so I wanted to listend to them. They were very amazing, and made a lot of audience attractive. I went there by myself and enjoyed dacing and singing and waving hands in front rows with Bang-Bang grooving rhythm. lol yeah!! The dmission was free! I really love American life because I can listen to great music such as De La Soul with free of charge! I give my respect to American companies' benefit sponserships. Interestingly, there were many guys in the audience because De La Souls was KOOL. Yes, they were Kool.
The show was nice. I loved De La Sol's performance and their chemistry on stage. The opening act was good (the first performer) he really did a good job I was suprised just looking at him. Overall, I loved the show, it took me back to my teenager years.
the performance by de la soul was awesome. however, the tickets say show starts 8pm. and they did not go on till after 10pm. There was an opening band but they also started late and they did not play many songs. overall i was pleased because i did enjoy the show. not sure why it took so long for them to go on.????????????????????
It's always good to see some real original artists still staying true and not talking about, money, hoes, and clothes or using that auto tone B.S. De La
This is the second time I have seen De La in Dallas, and they impressed once again. This time they had The Rhythm Roots All-Stars to help them out, and the show was flawless. Dope beats, dope rhymes; what more could you want!
WOW DE LA WRECKED IT 20 YEARS AND STILL BANGING MY VOICE IS JUST NOW COMING BACK..
De La still got it. Energy, connectivity, and orginal bomb ass lyrics culminated the whole night. Afterwards, you could find yourself hitting up a night cap at the Foundation room where De La were hanging out. Had a great conversation and offered my gratitude for all their years of work. The D.J. played some old school jams which set the foundation for the rest of the night.