De La Soul made news a couple weeks ago when they released the latest in Nike's great RUN series - notable former home to favorites A-Trak and LCD Soundsystem. It has the cute title of aRe yoU iN? and represents a slight departure for the thus far electro-heavy series. I haven't had a chance to check the whole album/mix yet, but the lead track, "Big Mouf" is bangalicious. Cracking drums recall The Roots - an always complimentary comparison - and the rhymes are solid. Sounds like there's also a Thom Yorke sample in the back, which is super hot. Love the echoing a cappela close to the track.
Another De La track that's been in my ears recently is the Tatelarock and Troublemaker Remix of "Oooh", the first single from their 2000 record Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump. The remix adds some high profile samples (Biggie, Bravehearts) to an already great track that features a verse from Redman. Great remix that gives some current spotlight to a fading track.
Finally, a non-De La track that I've been spinning a lot recently, "Bonkers" by Dizzee Rascal and Armand Van Helden. I can't get enough of this track, really, and I don't think anyone else can either. Best part about this track: it's reintroduced the word "bonkers" into my vocabulary. BOOM.
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