De La Soul - Royalty Capes

[@rudeboyspodcast]

RIP Dave. One of the greatest to ever get on the mic. I still think about how hard his verses always go.

[@workaccount1478]

No doubt one of the best Emcees of all time. In fact, my all-time fave.

[@darrylprice7930]

I'm 59 years old, and when I tell people that I listen to hip-hop they look at me quizzically, as if it's something that you outgrow as you get older. Then I have to explain "No, you don't understand .... I mean REAL hip-hop". Then I make a playlist for them with 20 or 30 De La Soul tracks and then they understand. Stay Healthy Dave. Your voice is desperately needed 'cause Stakes is High. Love you guys.

[@wayofthekodiak3118]

Just tell them how old KRS one and Rakim are. Give them some perspective.

[@mrlee7328]

RIP Plug 2

[@remy5301]

There's no age restriction for great music. De La is timeless

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

I'm 40 yrs old, and grew up on the real HipHop since '89, when I was 7 yrs old and Public Enemy put me on... and HipHop is in a beautiful place these last several years - the best it's been since the Golden Era! From younger cats to the '80s and '90s OGs putting out their best music in years, the culture is thriving! I keep telling my fellow old heads, but they ain't tryin to hear me, tho...

[@mr.culturefreedom2073]

I'm 51. Hip Hop raised me. When I first heard it in 1981 I was down for life.

[@mmangalisonxumalo2585]

".......Salute life when dawn breaks...Foreign colors foreign mink lapel's on these royalty capes, I repeat, salute life when dawn breaks foreign colors foreign mink lapel's on these royalty capes, ROYALTY!!" ~ R.I.P David Jude Jolicoeur (September 21, 1968 - February 12, 2023), Trugoy the Dove, Plug Two 🙌 - De La Soul forever!!❤

[@eurolagnia]

Please take care of yourself, Dave, we can't lose you my man!

[@barteechris]

Seamus Payne Amen

[@samuelserrano5073]

He doing much better!

[@matthewdaub]

What happened to him?

[@prod.d3m0n]

RIP

[@NeoSyder]

They used to be 3 Feet High And Rising, now they're rockin' Royalty Capes in the pantheon of music legends. Proud to call myself a fan.

[@emaricarter9642]

aight

[@truestdude]

Neo Syder I had 3 Feet. The tape. Loved it

[@doncatalog]

Word

[@DjDejour1]

they r legends

[@flacosuede]

Perfectly said

[@Prousto]

RIP Trugoy. Thanks for making rap - and American music - more exciting, innovative and fun. You will be missed.

[@robertdexter5342]

Tbh mate it was all a welcome relief from Tiffany and Debbie Gibson. The UK posse embraced this totally and we have never forgotten. PLUR 😊

[@bantunetnou5307]

Church from South Africa

[@dorianvick8932]

I literally grew up listening to them and to see them “middle aged” and still masters of their craft and most importantly they still love each other and love making quality music. GOD IS GREAT!

[@DJBILLYBOYLOCO]

Amen

[@carbombtorres1761]

What's God have to do with this??

[@Greenlightdayglodist]

Same here from high school until 2024 rest up dave. ❤

[@Bodega_Bee]

Rest in peace Dave. You are missed already and it's only been days as of now. Your legacy lives on fam!

[@DaveVargas90012]

This is a testament to his journey. At least the group was prepared and worked together till the end. Much love the De La Camp. Dave RIP 🙏🏽💜

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

🎯🎯🎯💯🙏🏼

[@Greenlightdayglodist]

Im 52 years old been a fan since high school in 1989. My condolences may Allah forgive dave and grant him a high station in the hereafter. ❤️

[@jayb6170]

Most consistent hip hop group of all time. If they aren't in your top 5 groups of all time you don't know hip hop

[@derrickhepburn528]

Jay B very very true

[@FatimaUniqueR]

They are definitely in my top 5 ♥️💯

[@Nda54Gem]

Indeed!!

[@edwardwaisnis5693]

I am 65 and they are among my favorite hip hop acts, together with Public Enemy and vintage LL Cool J. Can't deny the innovation and the cool funky jazz vibes! RIP Dave and long live De La Soul!!🕶

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

I'm 40. Those acts are among the first music I ever fell in love with - after I saw the Public Enemy video for "Fight The Power" in '89, life would never be the same. RIP DAVE THE DOVE 🕊 😢

[@RaiRaiBrown]

This is such a phenomenal song!. I'm so sorry to hear of Trugoy's illness, may he rip🙏🏾💜.

[@ripgeorgesmith9021]

I'm convinced there's some type of hip-hop revival happening

[@b.b.9603]

I hope so....

[@tenbux]

It never died. There have always been clever MC's out there and producers with fresh beats. It just hasn't been on the radio, or eMpTV

[@theoutabodies5653]

Hip hop can't be revived not with the current generation what also made hip hop was the audience. The society is full of people who don't think for themselves no matter how dope you are. It's controlled by the corporations.

[@EricEustace]

Gang start came out with a new song last week, black moon, Eric sermon, smiff & Wesson and masta ace all came out with dope albums within the past few years. It Def is coming back!

[@dustinrisinger1958]

Nope unfortunately. Luckily underground artists have always been around just need to know where to look

[@bonaventurensekela5664]

Rest easy Long Island Mc.. my GOD BLESS YOU.. your talent was phenomenal..

[@desktopshorts7411]

You wanna know why I still love artists like this? Listen to the lyrics. Look at the video. Feel the meaning & vibe?! De La NEVER compromised & are still one of the best of all time. Music like this makes my heart skip like no other. Keep going guys, never stop rising.

[@e.hunter9427]

Literally gives goosebumps. That’s real HIP HOP.

[@chacedevilliers4154]

R.I.P Dave. Your legendary flow will be missed

[@Printed_Visionz3D]

Most slept on album

[@Dextension_]

How could it be slept on if it got a Grammy nominee

[@adnankasujja3439]

That's funny, it's not called Buhloone Mindstate... ...Or was it The Grind Date?

[@rhesabrowning]

Still Risin' all these years later.

[@raydennis16]

indeed

[@linda_labonita4776]

This is ROYALTY👑✨💯💯💯💯

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

RIP DAVE - I'm so sad that you didn't live long enough to see so many rediscovering the albums and for new generations to discover your catalogue with your music now streaming. I hope you can feel all the love that's being sent to you! 🙏🏼🤲🏼 I'm so tired of seeing our legends die so young! 😢 Ain't no equality until black men have the same life expectancy and quality of life that everybody else does... *THIS IS ROYALTY.*

[@danofthedead1979]

RIP Dave, it's quite moving now to see that intro. What a legend. Get their catalogue on streaming, the younger generation need to know their existence, to create the next generation of fans. Their music can never die. De La forever

[@KardiFan2000]

March 3rd the catalogue will be back on streaming.

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

So tragically ironic (and ironically tragic) that, after years of fighting for their rights, and getting back their music, Dave passes away like that... just a few weeks before their classics go up on streaming platforms and (hopefully) new generations discover their greatness!

[@gustavogarcia-mf6md]

Rest in peace king!!!! I can't believe your gone. De la won't be the same without you.

[@wukongson5290]

Hip Hop will never die especially with great acts like the Wu tang, De la Soul and a Tribe Called Quest.

[@ejenks1870]

Rest easy Trugoy! You will always be a legend.

[@kevinfukthezetamale4298]

De La Soul-the band that speaks their own mind, and not following the latest trends.

[@idontknowanothername]

A hip hop standard. Beautiful art

[@camuikelly]

So sad. I feel for his band mates and family. This was such a huge part of my childhood and I have veen following them on social to this day. I'm so excited fir the discography drop and now thus. Rest in Peace Dove

[@raydennis16]

Dave, get well soon Bro 💯

[@vicarofleng23]

RIP Dave. Never gone, never forgotten.

[@rochiggidy]

One Love ...De La to the Soul

[@jamesjohn4441]

Royalty capes is one of the dopest songs I’ve heard in a long time. The whole album is amazing. Its sad that this group isnt appreciated mote in the states. It goes to show you how much the countries outside our own love hip hop.

[@MindTrickedX24]

This is that grown folks' hip hop, a.k.a. the REAL hip hop.

[@FatimaUniqueR]

Word 💯

[@maxwell_proper]

Love you Dave, Merc, and Mase. You guys were the brothers I wished I had in ‘89

[@CYoung-fv4vu]

Most Authentic Most Organic Forever Relevant to the Culture. Take notes Yungins👌🏾

[@DLesMusic]

"I choke the blood outta felt tips"...............Let's Gooooooooooooo!

[@supremerulah420]

D Les yah... That line was dope.

[@patmaloney5735]

That's an elegant woman with some elegant expression

[@e.hunter9427]

Anybody know her name?

[@emj2962]

RIP Trugoy the Dove. “Ghetto Thang” and “Living in a Fulltime Era” are some of my favorite masterpieces! A truly talented MC!

[@JasonTHarris-il5ee]

This is hip hop, not alternative rap. Don't accept other peoples boxes for this culture.

[@penagon24]

Even if you have to miss shows, take care of your heart Dave. Real fans will understand, and screw them if they don't. Love.

[@diggidydamndave]

This beat is so beautiful.

[@coachgregtv1198]

De La Soul. Greatest Hip Hop Ever. No Doubt. Just Listen.

[@whitelotusclan7531]

Been a fan since Plug toonin and always appreciated and respected how they were comfortable being themselves and never tried to be clones! Dopeness..

[@truewilliams7118]

thank god for nations outside of the U.S. that still appreciate real hip hop

[@communityevolution8230]

Trying people. "Am I just another lost in the pack?" You've inspired generations of good people out there. Praying and hope all is safe and well.

[@sylenzyostampa]

2017 .. year of real hip hop return...De La Soul ,Wu-tang ...

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

cox mox Sean P album too

[@sabbott4760]

These guys stand for something more than just hip-hop, more than just music even. They keep the past alive and create the future, for art and for creativity in general. Stay healthy, guys!

[@bongrippa420]

Such a dope album!

[@mkville]

"Them east coast kings are still findin' ways to stay on" Love that

[@tanisha.r.thomas]

Just read about his passing. So mad at myself that I stopped checking for them. I grew up in the heart of gangster rap on the West Coast and everyone thought De La Soul was corny....but, damnit, we aint gottta be hard all damn day!!!! I will miss his amazingly positive and never cursing energy. I an putting an L in the air for you, Dave!!!

[@cjgameon264]

The tightest song on the album. I bought this when it first dropped and it's raw; real hip hop!!!

[@zatoichione1775]

Hip Hop at it's finest by Mcs who are one of the finest.

[@doncatalog]

If someone told you Hip-Hop was something else. THEY LIED!!!!! This is it.

[@tomdent5350]

That is exactly correct!

[@FatimaUniqueR]

Yes this is it!!

[@Nabio_]

RIP Plug 2. Thank you for your contributions to hip hop and always staying true to yourself!🙏🏾

[@TheStarseedShaman]

Salute to all the real MCs this song is for you!!!!

[@TheFabz1974]

What a wonderful moment to have had the chance to see them at Sete (JazzaSete festival)

[@PLBoogie]

Easily in My TOP FIVE GOAT HIP HOP GROUP/TRIO TO EVER DO IT...The three are definitely Hip❤️Hop royalty that are like fine wine and never hesitate to call out boring MCs lacking in personality that are promoted by the mainstream media and thus try to dilute the art whilst eating from it,🙌💯

[@djlebeau76]

Indeed

[@martelmaynard9678]

Agreed!!

[@tonymucho]

The irony of hip hop royalty rapping about royalty capes. De La forever

[@matrix3632]

rest in power king trugoy plug 2 forever ,this hurts 😞

[@WeloveyouDave]

58 years old and it's all I know. Rest in Power Dave ❤️

[@kaijuskithedreamcaster]

Rest in power dave. I love you and I'm sorry you had to leave us so young but I know you're with us and I love you dearly

[@lucaspaiva3634]

R.I.P Trugoy. You gave us amazing music. De La Soul will live forever.

[@domsyncro4226]

Man, that intro was heavy. Power, positivity and strength to Dave. Long live De La!

[@BAVENMC]

C'mon son! Real hip hop deserves real support,cause we are losin it!

[@Fuziontony123]

valeri serafimov yes!

[@lpmg3940]

Rest In luv joliq..wind up son! Hip hop will shortly miss your greatness without you here!! You have risen above 3ft..keep rising to the sun my guy!!

[@kingwiafe57]

WE LOVE YOU, DAVE!!! WELCOME HOME 🥺😔🙏🏿🕊️

[@TheRealPynkPanther]

Rest in the best peace ever, Trugoy. You were my first hip hop crush in my most favorite hip hop group ever. I never missed a concert since 1989 in my city whenever I was there, the last concert being 2019. Why you guys were still opening for the lessers, idk. I only went to see y'all and that was all. You will always be remembered and cherished. God bless you and yours. Much respect to the other Plugs. Keep on keeping on. This is still the D.A.I.S.Y. age, for "Sony Walkmans keep us walking, De La Soul can help you breathe". This hit me harder that jaydee and phife. Damn.

[@reylopez8433]

R.I.P. Plug Two. I'm devastated 💔

[@dextergarner1286]

The capes are coming...the skies take notice when we speak, capes floating with wings beneath ... An army of stars unleashed!

[@stephenbridge6838]

Came here to say...RIP Dave.....grew up on you

[@chrisrokbarber9358]

REAL....no cut...raw..no rerock....HIP-HOP

[@phokusdwarfstar]

So good to see them in their own doing it bigger than they had with their previous labels. Their biggest album.

[@Stulandful]

Native Toungue Forever . The difference in Artist and Rappers

[@78proto]

This is RARE but REAL HIP HOP!!

[@Power-9Hunnid]

Happy 52nd Birthday to David Jude Jolicoeur of De La Soul 2020!!!!!

[@ianmyhill5156]

Never will forget first time hearing De LA and they have been in my life ever since "Me myself and I" R.I.P Trugoy ❤

[@summerstime8703]

Rest In Peace Trugoy The Dove. You will be missed. 🕊❤

[@geko97ful]

I just hope he stays with us for years, we´ve lost to many real rappers.

[@tyronepetrie]

Rest in power Trugoy the Dove.✊🏾❤️

[@t.s.m3379]

R.I.P. Plug 2 just made my heart sink.

[@jfc4798]

Easily the best track on the LP - SO glad you made a video for this.

[@cjgameon264]

Chris J F Yes, it is!!! It's actually the 1st song on the album.

[@JorgeGarcia-tf3sw]

Maturity is a journey and we still have many paths. DeLa we loyal!

[@j.a.4869]

Put this jawn on in my car on the way to work.....it just broke me. It hits so different now. De La forever.

[@adullsam]

RIP Dove, missed already 🕊

[@mrmrsplummer3526]

Dope shit.. Spoken word jazzy poetic hop

[@carlostharealest5637]

One of the most prolific hip-hop groups to continue to spark the brain with their message, So glad to call myself a true fan of De la Soul🎤🎤🎤💯

[@jameswitcher8761]

HipHop Still Alive We Needed This. #Dope #OneLuvDeLaSoul

[@FatimaUniqueR]

Yes we did

[@kendellingram7337]

We are an army of stars unleashed The sky takes notes when we speak Our capes move with the wind Because of the wings beneath This is royalty

[@LuvIsLuvRadio]

In My Top 5 Groups of all time ...De La!!!

[@JaniceCarter-ws7lu]

😌🫡😁...DeLasoul The skies take notes when we speak 🙋🏾‍♀️WORD Have a blessed day everyone and block the wicked❤

[@Vandalio_Saez]

The word play is still incredible 🔥

[@akirose3794]

This so powerful bro De la soul fan from the jump and hearing of his passing broke my heart there music will always be with me daisy age forever😢😢😢😢

[@alohastateofmind3565]

Dave, all the islands of Hawaii send you aloha and light!

[@jeffreylewis4195]

Bringing back sweet memories like how I remembered first seeing the De La. Coming into peaceful hip hop with the Quested Tribe, I beated my chest proudly like a Jungle Brother, yet feeling at alive upon the SOUL. Hearing jazz that made you look back and hands snap clap started my path exploring other music. DAVE your voice that made the track Spoke to me. Original in sound. Unmatched. I could write more, but I'm not because this isn't the end of a man nor group. Keep making love true music, allowing me to be myself. Love you Dave

[@BigTrevo]

RIP Dave man🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@KnowOne1701]

R.I.P. to Dave "Trugoy", member of one of the greatest groups in history!

[@blkpig6664]

Pure Masterpiece.. Truly Royal Omegas

[@corrosivealtars]

This is royalty... Rest in Peace, Dove.

[@d.p.5376]

Thanks to the crew & Thank you plug 2

[@d.weston8638]

This is royalty! Thought provoking hip-hop at it's finest.

[@DaveVargas90012]

Thank you Dave for sharing your light and life.