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De La Soul are back in business with an absolute banger. After a couple of years in the wilderness, having to resort to Kickstarter to fund this project, it’s hard to know whether they’re aware of what regular albums sound like, or whether they just don’t care. « And the Anonymous Nobody » is an album with the Midas touch, taking the best sounds around and blending them together into a deliciously fresh cocktail. Funky bass riffs collide with gospel chorus and old skool hip hop on “Pain” (ft Snoop Dogg) and “Snoopies”, while other tracks like “Property of spitkicker.com” and “Memory of … (US)” are far more minimalist, mixing jazz infused chords with sparse bass lyrics. “CBGBS” and “Lord Intended” explore the space between rap and rock and deliver a raucous, expansive sound that’s totally engaging and fulfilling: a crossover we never knew we needed. In a style that’s oddly reminiscent of Gorillaz at their apogee, "And the Anonymous Nobody" feels more like a collaborative mashup that your brilliantly talented friends made, rather than something produced for popular consumption, and it’s great! As if the creative force of De La Soul wasn’t enough, the numerous artists who feature is a real who's who: Jill Scott, Snoop Dogg, Damon Albarn, David Byrne, Little Dragon, 2chainz, Usher, Roc Marciano, Estelle, Pete Rock and even the British singer Justin Hawkins, from The Darkness ! These additions only add to the magic at work here, by bringing their own distinctive styles to an already eclectic mix. As a result this album is brimming with personality, as well as a total disregard for standard practice. Long narrative introductions are followed by funky choruses, tiny rock interjections, honest yet well-delivered lyrics… A veritable musical tour de force, and a lesson in creativity for those seeking originality in a world of mass production. It's one of those albums that keeps on giving, to be savoured time and time again.
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Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - De La Soul, MainArtist - Jill Scott, FeaturedArtist - MY SOULMATE SONGS, LLC, MusicPublisher - Aisha Music McCoy Tyner, MusicPublisher - Big Deal Notes, MusicPublisher - Shelly Bay Music obo 80's Kid Music, MusicPublisher - Inverted Music UK Ltd, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO KRICKET SPLIT, MusicPublisher - BIG DEAL NOTES OBO FYR MUSIC, MusicPublisher - INVERTED MUSIC UK LTD OBO BRASS KATZ, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO MASEO MUSIC, MusicPublisher - KOHAW MUSIC OBO FIDO SPEAKS MUSIC, MusicPublisher
(C) 2016 A.O.I., LLC (P) 2016 A.O.I., LLC
Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - De La Soul, MainArtist - MY SOULMATE SONGS, LLC, MusicPublisher - Big Deal Notes, MusicPublisher - BMG GOLD SONGS OBO MY SOULMATE SONGS LLC, MusicPublisher - Shelly Bay Music obo 80's Kid Music, MusicPublisher - Inverted Music UK Ltd, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO KRICKET SPLIT, MusicPublisher - BIG DEAL NOTES OBO FYR MUSIC, MusicPublisher - RUMINATING MUSIC OBO RASTEGAR MUSIC, MusicPublisher - RUMINATING MUSIC OBO NEVER DIE BIRD, MusicPublisher - INVERTED MUSIC UK LTD OBO BRASS KATZ, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO MASEO MUSIC, MusicPublisher - WIXEN MUSIC PUBLISHING, IN OBO LARRY LERON MUSIC, MusicPublisher
(C) 2016 A.O.I., LLC (P) 2016 A.O.I., LLC
Snoop Dogg, FeaturedArtist - De La Soul, MainArtist - UNIVERSAL - POLYGRAM INTERNATIONAL PUB INC, MusicPublisher
(C) 2016 A.O.I., LLC (P) 2016 A.O.I., LLC
Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - De La Soul, MainArtist - Roc Marciano, FeaturedArtist - MY SOULMATE SONGS, LLC, MusicPublisher - Big Deal Notes, MusicPublisher - BMG GOLD SONGS OBO MY SOULMATE SONGS LLC, MusicPublisher - Shelly Bay Music obo 80's Kid Music, MusicPublisher - Inverted Music UK Ltd, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO KRICKET SPLIT, MusicPublisher - BIG DEAL NOTES OBO FYR MUSIC, MusicPublisher - RUMINATING MUSIC OBO RASTEGAR MUSIC, MusicPublisher - RUMINATING MUSIC OBO NEVER DIE BIRD, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO MASEO MUSIC, MusicPublisher - WIXEN MUSIC PUBLISHING, IN OBO LARRY LERON MUSIC, MusicPublisher
(C) 2016 A.O.I., LLC (P) 2016 A.O.I., LLC
Pete Rock, FeaturedArtist - Estelle, FeaturedArtist - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - De La Soul, MainArtist - Downtown DMP Songs, MusicPublisher - MY SOULMATE SONGS, LLC, MusicPublisher - Bike Music Obo The Really Useful Group Ltd, MusicPublisher - Shelly Bay Music obo 80's Kid Music, MusicPublisher - Universal - Polygram Inter OBO The Really Useful Group Ltd, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO KRICKET SPLIT, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO MASEO MUSIC, MusicPublisher
(C) 2016 A.O.I., LLC (P) 2016 A.O.I., LLC
Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - De La Soul, MainArtist - MY SOULMATE SONGS, LLC, MusicPublisher - Big Deal Notes, MusicPublisher - BMG GOLD SONGS OBO MY SOULMATE SONGS LLC, MusicPublisher - Shelly Bay Music obo 80's Kid Music, MusicPublisher - Inverted Music UK Ltd, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO KRICKET SPLIT, MusicPublisher - BIG DEAL NOTES OBO FYR MUSIC, MusicPublisher - RUMINATING MUSIC OBO NEVER DIE BIRD, MusicPublisher - INVERTED MUSIC UK LTD OBO BRASS KATZ, MusicPublisher - INVERTED MUSIC UK LTD OBO POTS N PANS MUSIC, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO MASEO MUSIC, MusicPublisher - WIXEN MUSIC PUBLISHING, IN OBO LARRY LERON MUSIC, MusicPublisher
(C) 2016 A.O.I., LLC (P) 2016 A.O.I., LLC
Justin Hawkins, FeaturedArtist - Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - De La Soul, MainArtist - MY SOULMATE SONGS, LLC, MusicPublisher - Shelly Bay Music obo 80's Kid Music, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO KRICKET SPLIT, MusicPublisher - KOBALT MUSIC PUB AMERICA I OBO PLAM PLAM GMBH, MusicPublisher - RUMINATING MUSIC OBO NEVER DIE BIRD, MusicPublisher - INVERTED MUSIC UK LTD OBO BRASS KATZ, MusicPublisher - INVERTED MUSIC UK LTD OBO POTS N PANS MUSIC, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO MASEO MUSIC, MusicPublisher - WIXEN MUSIC PUBLISHING, IN OBO LARRY LERON MUSIC, MusicPublisher - RUMINATING MUSIC OBO ROASTITOASTI MUSIC, MusicPublisher
(C) 2016 A.O.I., LLC (P) 2016 A.O.I., LLC
Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - David Byrne, MainArtist - De La Soul, MainArtist - MY SOULMATE SONGS, LLC, MusicPublisher - Big Deal Notes, MusicPublisher - BMG GOLD SONGS OBO MY SOULMATE SONGS LLC, MusicPublisher - Shelly Bay Music obo 80's Kid Music, MusicPublisher - TENYOR MUSIC OBO SAREGAMA MUSIC UNITED STATES, MusicPublisher - Inverted Music UK Ltd, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO KRICKET SPLIT, MusicPublisher - BIG DEAL NOTES OBO FYR MUSIC, MusicPublisher - RUMINATING MUSIC OBO NEVER DIE BIRD, MusicPublisher - INVERTED MUSIC UK LTD OBO BRASS KATZ, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO MASEO MUSIC, MusicPublisher - WIXEN MUSIC PUBLISHING, IN OBO LARRY LERON MUSIC, MusicPublisher - KOHAW MUSIC OBO FIDO SPEAKS MUSIC, MusicPublisher
(C) 2016 A.O.I., LLC (P) 2016 A.O.I., LLC
Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - De La Soul, MainArtist - Usher, FeaturedArtist - MY SOULMATE SONGS, LLC, MusicPublisher - Kobalt Music Pub America Inc, MusicPublisher - Big Deal Notes, MusicPublisher - BMG GOLD SONGS OBO MY SOULMATE SONGS LLC, MusicPublisher - Shelly Bay Music obo 80's Kid Music, MusicPublisher - Inverted Music UK Ltd, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO KRICKET SPLIT, MusicPublisher - BIG DEAL NOTES OBO FYR MUSIC, MusicPublisher - RUMINATING MUSIC OBO NEVER DIE BIRD, MusicPublisher - INVERTED MUSIC UK LTD OBO BRASS KATZ, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO MASEO MUSIC, MusicPublisher - WIXEN MUSIC PUBLISHING, IN OBO LARRY LERON MUSIC, MusicPublisher
(C) 2016 A.O.I., LLC (P) 2016 A.O.I., LLC
De La Soul, MainArtist - MY SOULMATE SONGS, LLC, MusicPublisher - BMG GOLD SONGS OBO MY SOULMATE SONGS LLC, MusicPublisher - Shelly Bay Music obo 80's Kid Music, MusicPublisher - Inverted Music UK Ltd, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO KRICKET SPLIT, MusicPublisher - RUMINATING MUSIC OBO RASTEGAR MUSIC, MusicPublisher - RUMINATING MUSIC OBO NEVER DIE BIRD, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO MASEO MUSIC, MusicPublisher - WIXEN MUSIC PUBLISHING, IN OBO LARRY LERON MUSIC, MusicPublisher
(C) 2016 A.O.I., LLC (P) 2016 A.O.I., LLC
De La Soul, MainArtist - Unichappell Music, Inc., MusicPublisher - MY SOULMATE SONGS, LLC, MusicPublisher - Big Deal Notes, MusicPublisher - BMG GOLD SONGS OBO MY SOULMATE SONGS LLC, MusicPublisher - Shelly Bay Music obo 80's Kid Music, MusicPublisher - Inverted Music UK Ltd, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO KRICKET SPLIT, MusicPublisher - BIG DEAL NOTES OBO FYR MUSIC, MusicPublisher - RUMINATING MUSIC OBO RASTEGAR MUSIC, MusicPublisher - RUMINATING MUSIC OBO NEVER DIE BIRD, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO MASEO MUSIC, MusicPublisher - WIXEN MUSIC PUBLISHING, IN OBO LARRY LERON MUSIC, MusicPublisher
(C) 2016 A.O.I., LLC (P) 2016 A.O.I., LLC
Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - De La Soul, MainArtist - Little Dragon, FeaturedArtist - MY SOULMATE SONGS, LLC, MusicPublisher - Big Deal Notes, MusicPublisher - BMG GOLD SONGS OBO MY SOULMATE SONGS LLC, MusicPublisher - Shelly Bay Music obo 80's Kid Music, MusicPublisher - Inverted Music UK Ltd, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO KRICKET SPLIT, MusicPublisher - BIG DEAL NOTES OBO FYR MUSIC, MusicPublisher - RUMINATING MUSIC OBO RASTEGAR MUSIC, MusicPublisher - RUMINATING MUSIC OBO NEVER DIE BIRD, MusicPublisher - INVERTED MUSIC UK LTD OBO BRASS KATZ, MusicPublisher - INVERTED MUSIC UK LTD OBO POTS N PANS MUSIC, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO MASEO MUSIC, MusicPublisher - KOBALT MUSIC PUB AMERICA I OBO LILLA DRAKEN RECORDINGS AB, MusicPublisher - WIXEN MUSIC PUBLISHING, IN OBO LARRY LERON MUSIC, MusicPublisher
(C) 2016 A.O.I., LLC (P) 2016 A.O.I., LLC
Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - De La Soul, MainArtist - 2chainz, FeaturedArtist - Reservoir Media Music, MusicPublisher - MY SOULMATE SONGS, LLC, MusicPublisher - Big Deal Notes, MusicPublisher - BMG GOLD SONGS OBO MY SOULMATE SONGS LLC, MusicPublisher - RESERVOIR MEDIA MUSIC OBO TY EPPS MUSIC, MusicPublisher - Shelly Bay Music obo 80's Kid Music, MusicPublisher - Inverted Music UK Ltd, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO KRICKET SPLIT, MusicPublisher - BIG DEAL NOTES OBO FYR MUSIC, MusicPublisher - RUMINATING MUSIC OBO RASTEGAR MUSIC, MusicPublisher - RUMINATING MUSIC OBO NEVER DIE BIRD, MusicPublisher - INVERTED MUSIC UK LTD OBO BRASS KATZ, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO MASEO MUSIC, MusicPublisher - WIXEN MUSIC PUBLISHING, IN OBO LARRY LERON MUSIC, MusicPublisher - KOHAW MUSIC OBO FIDO SPEAKS MUSIC, MusicPublisher - UNIVERSAL MUSIC-Z TUNES OBO WHODINI BLAK, MusicPublisher
(C) 2016 A.O.I., LLC (P) 2016 A.O.I., LLC
Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - De La Soul, MainArtist - MY SOULMATE SONGS, LLC, MusicPublisher - Big Deal Notes, MusicPublisher - BMG GOLD SONGS OBO MY SOULMATE SONGS LLC, MusicPublisher - Shelly Bay Music obo 80's Kid Music, MusicPublisher - Inverted Music UK Ltd, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO KRICKET SPLIT, MusicPublisher - BIG DEAL NOTES OBO FYR MUSIC, MusicPublisher - RUMINATING MUSIC OBO RASTEGAR MUSIC, MusicPublisher - RUMINATING MUSIC OBO NEVER DIE BIRD, MusicPublisher - INVERTED MUSIC UK LTD OBO BRASS KATZ, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO MASEO MUSIC, MusicPublisher - WIXEN MUSIC PUBLISHING, IN OBO LARRY LERON MUSIC, MusicPublisher
(C) 2016 A.O.I., LLC (P) 2016 A.O.I., LLC
Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - David Goldblatt, FeaturedArtist - De La Soul, MainArtist - Big Deal Notes, MusicPublisher - Shelly Bay Music obo 80's Kid Music, MusicPublisher - Inverted Music UK Ltd, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO KRICKET SPLIT, MusicPublisher - BIG DEAL NOTES OBO FYR MUSIC, MusicPublisher - RUMINATING MUSIC OBO NEVER DIE BIRD, MusicPublisher - INVERTED MUSIC UK LTD OBO BRASS KATZ, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO MASEO MUSIC, MusicPublisher - WIXEN MUSIC PUBLISHING, IN OBO LARRY LERON MUSIC, MusicPublisher
(C) 2016 A.O.I., LLC (P) 2016 A.O.I., LLC
Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Damon Albarn, FeaturedArtist - De La Soul, MainArtist - MY SOULMATE SONGS, LLC, MusicPublisher - Big Deal Notes, MusicPublisher - BMG GOLD SONGS OBO MY SOULMATE SONGS LLC, MusicPublisher - WC MUSIC CORP OBO WARNER/CHAPPELL MUSIC LTD, MusicPublisher - Shelly Bay Music obo 80's Kid Music, MusicPublisher - Inverted Music UK Ltd, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO KRICKET SPLIT, MusicPublisher - BIG DEAL NOTES OBO FYR MUSIC, MusicPublisher - RUMINATING MUSIC OBO RASTEGAR MUSIC, MusicPublisher - RUMINATING MUSIC OBO NEVER DIE BIRD, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO MASEO MUSIC, MusicPublisher - WIXEN MUSIC PUBLISHING, IN OBO LARRY LERON MUSIC, MusicPublisher
(C) 2016 A.O.I., LLC (P) 2016 A.O.I., LLC
Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - De La Soul, MainArtist - Chappell & Co., MusicPublisher - MY SOULMATE SONGS, LLC, MusicPublisher - Big Deal Notes, MusicPublisher - Shelly Bay Music obo 80's Kid Music, MusicPublisher - Inverted Music UK Ltd, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO KRICKET SPLIT, MusicPublisher - BIG DEAL NOTES OBO FYR MUSIC, MusicPublisher - INVERTED MUSIC UK LTD OBO BRASS KATZ, MusicPublisher - SHELLY BAY MUSIC OBO MASEO MUSIC, MusicPublisher - KOHAW MUSIC OBO FIDO SPEAKS MUSIC, MusicPublisher
(C) 2016 A.O.I., LLC (P) 2016 A.O.I., LLC
Albumbeschreibung
De La Soul are back in business with an absolute banger. After a couple of years in the wilderness, having to resort to Kickstarter to fund this project, it’s hard to know whether they’re aware of what regular albums sound like, or whether they just don’t care. « And the Anonymous Nobody » is an album with the Midas touch, taking the best sounds around and blending them together into a deliciously fresh cocktail. Funky bass riffs collide with gospel chorus and old skool hip hop on “Pain” (ft Snoop Dogg) and “Snoopies”, while other tracks like “Property of spitkicker.com” and “Memory of … (US)” are far more minimalist, mixing jazz infused chords with sparse bass lyrics. “CBGBS” and “Lord Intended” explore the space between rap and rock and deliver a raucous, expansive sound that’s totally engaging and fulfilling: a crossover we never knew we needed. In a style that’s oddly reminiscent of Gorillaz at their apogee, "And the Anonymous Nobody" feels more like a collaborative mashup that your brilliantly talented friends made, rather than something produced for popular consumption, and it’s great! As if the creative force of De La Soul wasn’t enough, the numerous artists who feature is a real who's who: Jill Scott, Snoop Dogg, Damon Albarn, David Byrne, Little Dragon, 2chainz, Usher, Roc Marciano, Estelle, Pete Rock and even the British singer Justin Hawkins, from The Darkness ! These additions only add to the magic at work here, by bringing their own distinctive styles to an already eclectic mix. As a result this album is brimming with personality, as well as a total disregard for standard practice. Long narrative introductions are followed by funky choruses, tiny rock interjections, honest yet well-delivered lyrics… A veritable musical tour de force, and a lesson in creativity for those seeking originality in a world of mass production. It's one of those albums that keeps on giving, to be savoured time and time again.
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 17 track(s)
- Total length: 01:07:59
- Main artists: De La Soul
- Label: A.O.I., LLC
- Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
(C) 2016 A.O.I., LLC (P) 2016 A.O.I., LLC
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