De La Soul Talk Making "Stakes Is High," Native Tongues, & Losing David Jolicoeur | People's Party

In this episode of "People's Party with Talib Kweli" filmed live at the Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa Valley, De La Soul talk about early days, the story behind Native Tongues, the reaction to "De La Soul Is Dead," the process behind making "Stakes Is High," why they had to fight for control of their catalog, and losing David Jolicoeur.
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[@DrBigFMC]

Maseo's laugh is so infectious. God bless De La Soul. Thank you Dave.

[@cwrichardson3]

You mean Maseo and Pos... Dave is not there

[@soulsaproductions2024]

You're so right my brother!

[@alantoler8266]

De La Soul is the definition of HIP HOP...period point blank ...RIP to Dave...

[@uproxx]

Facts.

[@NostGold]

Respect Talib for consoling Maseo when he teared up, that's a real bro right there 👏🏾

[@PharaohTheBarber81]

I felt what Mase was feeling when he broke down about losing Dave.

[@ray1411]

Maseo almost made me cry RIP DAVE RIP PHIFE RIP CHRIS

[@juanway]

💯

[@dn30001]

I'm here for this. Thanks for putting Legendary De La on. Rest in power Plug 2

[@uproxx]

Always

[@666slateran666]

De la soul and tribe are always gonna be the GOATs for me

[@rodneywashington5606]

Word they been getting old and tired😂

[@normp3273]

At the end of this video, Maseo had me choked-up, tears flowing from my eyes. This crew has no idea what they mean to me. They truly are one of a kind and once in a generation. Rest in peace Plug ✌ Keep it pushin fellas.

[@Krazie-Ivan]

same. glad Talib got up to give Maseo support. Pos just couldn't, or he'd lose it too. many of us been in all 3 positions, & it ain't easy.

[@BlackDotLiving]

Same here they made me feel pride being from Long Island and being a Haitian kid man Pot Holes In My Lawn

[@leonlightfoot3508]

Arguably my favorite group of all time for their history of being so themselves. DeLa never fronted and made REAL music that often went against the grain. However, they were trendsetters and so so dope. Dave is one of the few hip hop celebs I had the pleasure to meet in person. He was so humble and down to earth. God Bless that brother. Maceo’s emotions got me choked up over here too. I’d love to see a Spitkicker Tour again!🖤🎤

[@MrCbwTV]

Those are grown man tears earned through love! Legendary Strong Island emcees 🐐🐐🐐

[@SOLE_II_SOUL]

De La Soul will always have a special space in Hip Hop because they were different. “Different” or unique is what we need now in the genre.

[@rodneywashington5606]

Sad to say but the new generation will never embrace it

[@miiiiisvibes]

​@@rodneywashington5606they will lol, everybody was looking for 3 is the magic number after the spiderman movie so now the whole catalog is available lol

[@SMOOV_726]

These new ninjas are over the top, doing too much, "DIFFERENT"!!! I just looked @ the 2 cyphers of XXL Freshman Class of 2023 & other than Finesse 2Times, I just had to shake my head & go watch Hip Hop videos from 88-92 when I was in High School !!!

[@buffyshillings3138]

@@rodneywashington5606not true at all. Teezo Touchdown, Tyler the Creator, Kendrick, JID, and Denzel Curry are all doing unique things with Hip Hop. Venture out and have faith

[@buffyshillings3138]

Tierra Whack and Rico Nasty are phenomenal too

[@jaceontruman9659]

It feels so weird not seeing Dave anymore 😪 R.I.P Plug Two 🕊🙏🏾🌹

[@mikemr..3602]

Man it's crazy !! been seeing the trio since '89 its really like U Kno them personally .......

[@carvellidavis4672]

Much respect to the legendary, De La Soul. PEACE 7

[@miiiiisvibes]

They're so wholesome😭🌟

[@ahpadt]

Amazing people

[@eastnewyorka22]

🤎👏🏾Applause for De La Soul👏🏾🤎

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[@lamontricks1074]

Smh I love De La Soul this was a special interview I wish it was longer

[@BlackDrac82]

Hopefully they can do a part 2 at some point

[@doubles7533]

LEGENDS right there!

[@MrIncognito2020]

I saw De La in London along with ATCQ and they killed it. Definitive hip hop legends

[@asimnicholsmusic]

One of the best interviews. More of a conversation among friends.

[@T-Bag13]

Nice setting with the sun etc. But I think they need some shade. 🤭 Great interview, loving the great questions.

[@DaytonJoey]

I’m a huge De La Soul fan. Since day one. Till I die. 🔥🔥🔥🔥💯

[@mikemr..3602]

Man I bought 3ft High on cassette N '89 from BMG (12 for a penny) but it took Stakes is high B4I got it.. had 2 go back .. discography Phuckin Incredible

[@Nobody_else_but_me]

De La Soul.... Mase stay strong.. Pos stay strong..... THANK YOU DAVE

[@blackstacie_ibe]

Still in tears….De La Soul Forever. Thank you Dave 🕊️

[@Penguin619]

De La Soul introduced me to 'Hip-Hop'; perfectly said in the podcast that they introduced the world to 'hip-hop' rather than 'rap'. Always loved their catalog and beats, grateful to have subscribed to their online newsletter and copped their whole catalog digitally. Love how they got back their art. RIP Dave. 💐

[@DocFaust]

Since we’ve lost Phife & Dave, I suggest they put out a De La Quest or A Tribe Called Soul project. That would be 🔥! And add Busta as well!

[@jalennelson6008]

That would be nice.

[@Raisedbywolves13]

Dave standing there like "what I'm not here no more... you can't feel my energy...IM TRUGOY THE DOVE DAVE .... RIDE THE COSMIC

[@spitballtoys]

A few months before Dave's passing I learned he was a big fan of my art, sent his girlfriend one of my figures and was working on another to send to him directly after briefly talking to him, he passed a couple weeks after we spoke. The loss hit a lot harder when you have a personal connection. Rest In Power Dave 🕊 Long live De La Soul, and much respect to Maseo and POS 🙏

[@DEEKOOLIS125]

RIP DAVE. De La Soul is Dead album will always be one of the greatest hip hop albums to me.

[@jyoomoe]

Man. MASEO gets me every time. 😢 peace to them . RIP Dave #plug2

[@mikesiddiqtownes1518]

My favorite Del La album is Bahloon Mind State. So uniquely creative combination of jazz and hip-hop. Will never be anything like it again. Thank you, As-salaamu'alaykum,

[@quincyking9804]

I love the plugs so much… Thank you so much for everything Dave! 🕊️De La Soul Forever.

[@mr.o6240]

Wow it's the Break a Dawn and it's a De La Soul interview. 🤔 R.I.P. Dave

[@nauxjonkeith3254]

much love to De La! rest with ease, Dave.

[@gworrall1]

I love De La Soul. I've loved De La Soul for 33 years. I actually managed to get a ticket to the NY state of mind tour, and as amazing as Wu-Tang and Nas have been and will be, it is worth the ticket price alone to be able to be in the same space as these two men and listen to them. It's made my year that I'll get the chance to do that. Roll on next month and thank you Dave 💜

[@chriswhiteiii]

Soaking up dem rays for the winter, I see. Dr. Senior Love Daddy salute to both of You. Learning how to grieve in public with all of You. -A guy from North NJ, who dug both comic strips, liner notes & artwork on your first two albums

[@Jared4Love]

Oh yeah, this is gonna be a good one

[@ingmarvanderhoek6314]

I grew up with these guys, even thousands of miles away i always felt connected to them and still do. Thanks so much, Talib, for putting them on. Watching this is so dope.

[@MsJoiBella]

That was simply beautiful.

[@dannjuma1840]

DE LA SOUL is LIVE!

[@supermel10000]

Thank you Dave. Thank you De La Soul

[@vincentwilliams127]

Dopeness!!!!

[@bagley232]

RIP Trugoy

[@illwafer]

dang. kweli's interview skills are up there with the best of them. never would have understood the responsibility thrust upon maseo's shoulders with dave passing, but this interview laid it all bare.

[@angel77lopez]

Thank you for all you have given us De la Soul....I love you for your music. Keep going. RIP Dave.

[@Ungruma]

De La made me fall in love with Hip Hop. His influence is relevant and beautiful. Peace and love! R.I.P. Trugoy.

[@bvax]

Man. Maseo got me tearing up as well. That was a deep cut losing Dave. Love these brothers.

[@uncvic1]

Thank you,Dave, Mase, Pos and Talib🕊 🎤 🌼

[@jonwhitehead5426]

27:40 Loop this. I remember seeing the Spitkicker tour in Chicago. Such an Ill show. Talib, Common, De la, Pharaoh, and even Kayne was there. Bring it Back!

[@ericwheeler4554]

Love Dela Soul!!! Respect!!! I feel you Maseo 🙏.

[@MarlonD805]

It fucks me up when Mase starts crying Bro . Fuck

[@uproxx]

It was serious and sincere and a powerful moment. Thanks for recognizing.

[@baldy5683]

I love these guys, I grew up to their music and this interview was such a great way to honor their legacy, Talib really is an amazing interviewer and you can see the bond between him, Maseo and Pos, thank you for making this interview happen! RIP Dave, de la for ever

[@officialonyxobsidian]

These 3 men are my Big brothers, my Uncles, my best friends, my role models, and so much more, and they dont even know it! DE LA FOREVER!

[@xDTHECHEMISTx]

Great interview but damn next time give them brothas a Tent over head. That direct sun gotta be crazy LOL SMH

[@uproxx]

😅

[@tylon2999]

First rule in photography, never shoot in direct sunlight.

[@drdread9896]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ginomaynard6572]

Wow. I felt that when Maseo broke down. Rest in Peace and Respect Plug Two. De La Soul 4 Life.

[@bulelanifutshane7113]

Ya know the Stakes is High 🎉😊

[@MrBigjoejay]

🫡 Plug 1, Plug 2, and Plug 3. My favorite group. A major part of the soundtrack to my life.

[@marvinhagler4721]

De La Soul... FOREVER..LOVE from THE DMV

[@paulrhyne4]

These guys are so dope, and not afraid to get a personal level 🔥🎶!!! Dave passing years after Phife are like losing friends that I never met personally, but I could feel the realness of the love and friendships they have for one another 🙏❤️!!!

[@djgreenhornet2892]

I bought 3 Feet High And Rising vinyl record today. I bought that album 5x since 1989.

[@namesalieas]

Bless up bless up!!! One of The best groups in HipHop! In music period!

[@papboybrooklyn77]

De La Soul jungle Brothers and a tribe called quest Will forever be my favorite groups of all time🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kincamell]

"A skin not considered equal A meteor has more right than my people Who be wastin' time screamin' who they've hated (Word) That's why the Native Tongues has officially been reinstated"- Pos Ps I am grateful I saw De La Soul at The Bottle Rock Festival plus Phife Dawg and LL Coo J were enjoying the show backstage. Pps Thank You Dave. Ppps Was Talking All That Jazz the first song to sanple a jazz record ?

[@devaughnwilson1215]

THANK YOU DAVE✊🏽✊🏽💯💯

[@mikemr..3602]

Saw De La N Memphis wit Big Pooh 👍🏽👍🏽 they put on a Helluva show !! Luv that they mentioned Stets on Fire a real Hip Hop KLASSICK

[@jhorsky72]

That hug has to be one of the most beautiful moments in the history of human interaction. Thank you for that, brother.

[@alexhayes7853]

Listening to this, i love hearing the legends and veterans of hiphop on a hiphop platform. Also hearing guru, dave, mark 45 king, phife, chris lighty, we losing alot of hiphop pioneers. R.i.p. to all of them.

[@jpbenson99]

My favorite hip hop group and one of my top 5 favorite artists across all genres

[@rg79777]

Was front row to see y'all rock Cipriani at the Hip Hop Museum Gala. Legendary!

[@dustyroc1]

not talkin about roc marciano is not fair! get marci on the show already!

[@user-vc6yt8yc3w]

man this is guys are my favorite group from the native tongues(and queen latifah and busta rhymes are my favorite solo artists) as far as LONG ISLAND YALL GOT EPMD K-SOLO R.A THE RUGGED MAN BOTH ERICK SERMON AND PARRISH SMITH AS SOLO ARTIST, PUBLIC ENEMY RAKIM AKA THE GOD MC

[@DermDZL1]

Not to mention, Long Island also had Punk Barbarians

[@gaetanmottas]

Thank you Dave, thank you De La Soul ✨

[@666slateran666]

As Danny brown said "got 2 plugs, one just died" R.i.p

[@kreativeforce532]

De La is the embodiment of HipHop in the fullest.

[@mmangalisonxumalo2585]

Music from the soul "De La Soul....Plugs forever!! Music is forever!!

[@larrytan73]

we got a podcast for real hiphop and soul/r&b aka real music! Talib keep going

[@dibz3990]

Thank you dave..you did it for us!

[@jalennelson6008]

De LA Soul is the epitome of maturity! Love that Group. R.I.P plug 2!

[@jKHAHN215PA]

42:01 #215salute ..that def fkkd us all up! As soon as you guys were about to get back busy manOman! Hurt piece RIP DAVE DeLa Soul forever ✊🏾

[@marcthompson4661]

I like this show much better when kweli is the only host.✊🏾

[@uproxx]

Thanks for the love!

[@Ligas303]

We miss you Dave!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@rodrickhudson6537]

Mase. Proud of you man. You are being real.

[@djaygravity4501]

Yo Mase, the term "Hip Hop" as a genre was coined by Keith "Cowboy" of the Furious Five, you know that baby !!! ...😎R.I.P Dave !!!

[@B-Nice]

Thank You Dave 🙏🏽

[@mcchoirboy]

Greatest rap show I've ever seen live

[@craigjamieson1922]

Thank you Dave.

[@LBoogie1223]

We De La til the Death of Us... 👑Rest in Paradise Dave👑

[@viralbuthow000]

DOnt forget EPMD!

[@bencromwell707]

De La Soul Are Iconic & Legendary R.I.P. Dave😢

[@JayYoungMusic519]

To me personally “ Grind Date” is the greatest hip hop album of all time .

[@kdoublec973]

Thank you Dave

[@DJRobmak]

Clap 👏🏾

[@cedricbailey4505]

De La is simply AMAZING

[@tròbidjyacoulae13678]

This is a secret gem that sits in the shadowy corner of hiphop.

[@DjHazey82]

True legends. De La is one of kind. RIP Dave

[@jazzyBaby0107]

Dave was an awesome person that's my husbands first cousin and knowing De La has been a pleasure and a blessing they are so humble and graceful!! Dave's personality and my husband are just alike very picky to music lol!! #SHOUTOUTTOLONGISLAND #DELAFOREVER #RIPTRUGOYTHEDOVE #PLUG2 ❤❤💜💜💜🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #NATIVETONGUEMOVEMENT

[@koviyovas8325]

RIP Trugoy Maseo we got your back bro

[@koblamoats880]

Genuine Love for Maseo! I apprecia-Love the raw emotion… I’m a cryer too 😁💪🏾

[@RayNLA]

I would love to hear an interview with Dave’s parents and what they thought about his career