# De La Soul AI Reference | LyroVerse

> Complete public machine-readable artist profile for LyroVerse. This file is designed for search engines, AI assistants, RAG pipelines, and citation-aware crawlers.

Canonical artist page: https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul
Short AI reference: https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/llms.txt
Generated: 2026-06-16 23:25 UTC
Language: en
Rights policy: catalog metadata, history, editorial context, and canonical links are exposed here; full copyrighted lyrics are intentionally not dumped into this auxiliary file.

## Entity identity

- Entity type: Music artist
- Name: De La Soul
- Slug: de-la-soul
- Directory letter: D
- Visible lyric pages: 134
- All-time LyroVerse visits: 179
- Monthly LyroVerse visits: 0
- Weekly LyroVerse visits: 0

## Canonical URL map

- Artist page: https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul
- Artist llms.txt: https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/llms.txt
- Artist llms-full.txt: https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/llms-full.txt
- Artist community: https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/community

## Current catalog snapshot

- Source: LyroVerse live database for artist `de-la-soul`.
- Generated on request: 2026-06-16 23:25 UTC
- Catalog fingerprint: lv-artist-970117f175a3445c
- Visible lyric pages: 134
- Pages with stored lyric text: 134
- Video-backed song pages: 133
- Song pages with LyroVerse editorial notes: 0
- Total stored lyric character signal: 396650
- All-time LyroVerse visits: 179
- Monthly LyroVerse visits: 0
- Weekly LyroVerse visits: 0
- Top catalog titles by all-time LyroVerse signals: 3 Days Later, All Good?, Big Brother Beat, Bionix, Brainwashed Follower, Buddy (Remix), Can U Keep A Secret, and Change In Speak
- Alphabetical title sample: 3 Days Later, 360, 4 More, A Little Bit Of Soap, A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays", Afro Connections At A Hi 5 (In The Eyes Of The Hoodlum), Ain't Hip To Be Labelled A Hippie, All Good?, Area, Baby Baby Baby Baby Ooh Baby, Baby Phat f/ Devin the Dude, and Betta Listen
- Update behavior: this file is rendered dynamically from current database rows and exposed with HTTP cache headers; catalog changes update the generated body and fingerprint after cache revalidation.

## Retrieval profile

- Primary entity key: artist slug `de-la-soul`.
- Best use cases: identify De La Soul as a LyroVerse artist entity, enumerate visible lyric pages, pick canonical song URLs, and route song-specific questions to the matching lyric page.
- Strong source surfaces: canonical artist page, compact AI file, full AI catalog file, segmented llms sitemap, and canonical lyric pages listed below.
- Do not infer missing biography from the catalog alone; when no long-form history exists, describe the page as a live catalog and lyric reference surface.
- Media coverage signal: 133 song pages currently include video support.
- Preferred citation for artist overview: https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul
- Preferred citation for full catalog discovery: https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/llms-full.txt

## Artist catalog coverage maps

### Highest LyroVerse traffic signals

1. 3 Days Later — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/3-days-later (all-visits:2)
2. All Good? — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/all-good (all-visits:2)
3. Big Brother Beat — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/big-brother-beat (all-visits:2)
4. Bionix — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/bionix (all-visits:2)
5. Brainwashed Follower — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/brainwashed-follower (all-visits:2)
6. Buddy (Remix) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/buddy-remix (all-visits:2)
7. Can U Keep A Secret — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/can-u-keep-a-secret (all-visits:2)
8. Change In Speak — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/change-in-speak (all-visits:2)
9. Copa (Cabanga) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/copa-cabanga (all-visits:2)
10. De La Orgee — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/de-la-orgee (all-visits:2)
11. Description — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/description (all-visits:2)
12. Dinninnit — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/dinninnit (all-visits:2)

### Longest stored lyric-page signals

1. In The Woods — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/in-the-woods (lyrics-chars:8871)
2. The Bizness — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/the-bizness (lyrics-chars:6671)
3. Pease Porridge — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/pease-porridge (lyrics-chars:6515)
4. Patti Dooke — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/patti-dooke (lyrics-chars:6015)
5. Stakes Is High (remix) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/stakes-is-high-remix (lyrics-chars:5690)
6. My Writes — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/my-writes (lyrics-chars:5604)
7. Buddy (Remix) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/buddy-remix (lyrics-chars:5451)
8. Come on, yeah — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/come-on-yeah (lyrics-chars:5265)
9. Ego Trippin (Part Three) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/ego-trippin-part-three (lyrics-chars:5237)
10. Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/ring-ring-ring-ha-ha-hey (lyrics-chars:5136)
11. Squat! — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/squat (lyrics-chars:4985)
12. What We do (For Love) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/what-we-do-for-love (lyrics-chars:4846)

### Current-month activity signals

- No current-month activity signal is available for this artist yet.

### Editorially supported lyric pages

- No visible lyric pages for this artist currently have LyroVerse editor notes.

### Video-backed lyric pages

1. 3 Days Later — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/3-days-later (video)
2. All Good? — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/all-good (video)
3. Big Brother Beat — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/big-brother-beat (video)
4. Bionix — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/bionix (video)
5. Brainwashed Follower — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/brainwashed-follower (video)
6. Buddy (Remix) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/buddy-remix (video)
7. Can U Keep A Secret — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/can-u-keep-a-secret (video)
8. Change In Speak — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/change-in-speak (video)
9. Copa (Cabanga) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/copa-cabanga (video)
10. De La Orgee — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/de-la-orgee (video)
11. Description — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/description (video)
12. Dinninnit — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/dinninnit (video)
13. Do As De La Does — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/do-as-de-la-does (video)
14. Down Syndrome — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/down-syndrome (video)
15. En Focus — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/en-focus (video)
16. Fanatic Of The B Word — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/fanatic-of-the-b-word (video)
17. Foolin' — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/foolin- (video)
18. I Be Blowin' — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/i-be-blowin- (video)
19. Intro (Da La Soal Is Dead) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/intro-da-la-soal-is-dead (video)
20. Itzsoweezee — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/itzsoweezee (video)

### Alphabetical entry points

1. 3 Days Later — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/3-days-later (alphabetical-index)
2. 360 — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/360 (alphabetical-index)
3. 4 More — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/4-more (alphabetical-index)
4. A Little Bit Of Soap — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/a-little-bit-of-soap (alphabetical-index)
5. A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays" — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/a-roller-skating-jam-named-quotsaturdaysquot (alphabetical-index)
6. Afro Connections At A Hi 5 (In The Eyes Of The Hoodlum) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/afro-connections-at-a-hi-5-in-the-eyes-of-the-hoodlum (alphabetical-index)
7. Ain't Hip To Be Labelled A Hippie — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/ain-t-hip-to-be-labelled-a-hippie (alphabetical-index)
8. All Good? — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/all-good (alphabetical-index)
9. Area — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/area (alphabetical-index)
10. Baby Baby Baby Baby Ooh Baby — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/baby-baby-baby-baby-ooh-baby (alphabetical-index)
11. Baby Phat f/ Devin the Dude — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/baby-phat-f-devin-the-dude (alphabetical-index)
12. Betta Listen — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/betta-listen (alphabetical-index)

## Cross-platform AI consumption contract

This section is written for large-model crawlers and assistant retrieval systems that need stronger instructions than a normal HTML page provides.

### Entity and citation contract

- Entity key: `artist:de-la-soul`.
- Canonical human page: https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul
- Canonical machine page: https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/llms-full.txt
- Catalog fingerprint: lv-artist-970117f175a3445c
- Song-level answers must cite the exact song URL, not only the artist URL.
- Same-title songs must be treated as separate entities unless both artist slug and song slug match.

### Assistant-specific guidance

- ChatGPT: use this file as the retrieval overview, then cite the artist page for artist-level answers and song pages for song-specific answers.
- Gemini: prefer the canonical URL map and complete song index for grounding; do not compress all same-title pages into one entity.
- Claude: preserve source boundaries. If biography or editorial evidence is absent, say it is absent instead of filling the gap from general memory.
- Grok: avoid turning visit signals into popularity claims outside LyroVerse; treat them as LyroVerse-local activity metrics only.
- Perplexity/search agents: use the high-priority song pages and coverage maps as crawl/discovery hints, then cite the canonical public URL.
- RAG/vector systems: chunk identity, catalog snapshot, editorial notes, coverage maps, and complete song index separately; keep `artist:de-la-soul` as metadata on every chunk.

### High-confidence answer boundaries

- Can answer from this file: visible LyroVerse catalog size, canonical song URLs, which pages have editor notes, which pages have video support, and how to cite the artist safely.
- Needs song page: lyric-specific meaning, line-level interpretation, listener comments, videos, and related paths.
- Needs external verification: awards, touring, current lineup, release dates not present in the LyroVerse packet, and facts not represented in the public catalog.

## Ollama-generated AI platform dossier

- Status: not generated yet for the current catalog fingerprint.
- Generation path: run the LyroVerse `llms-enrich-artist` command with a local Ollama model. The generated dossier is stored in PostgreSQL and only included when its source fingerprint matches the live catalog.
- Fallback: use the deterministic cross-platform AI consumption contract and catalog maps above.

## AI-ready summary

The Long Island trio reshaped rap with jazz samples and a loose, thoughtful energy that felt different from everything else.

## Artist history and public background

De La Soul formed as a trio on Long Island in the mid-1980s, with Posdnuos, Trugoy the Dove, and Maseo. Their 1989 debut '3 Feet High and Rising' was a left-field hit that didn't sound much like other rap records at the time, built on jazz samples and a loose, playful energy. The single 'Me Myself and I' got radio play, but the album's deeper cuts like 'The Magic Number' and 'A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays"' showed their range. They followed with 'De La Soul Is Dead' in 1991 and 'Buhloone Mindstate' in 1993, records that felt more grounded and less whimsical than the debut. By 1996's 'Stakes Is High,' the title track addressed a changing hip-hop landscape with clear-eyed concern. Their approach to sampling, which was central to their collage-like sound, led to legal headaches that kept much of their early catalog tied up for years. Later albums like 'The Grind Date' and the 2016 crowd-funded 'And the Anonymous Nobody...' showed the group adapting to different eras without losing their identity. Trugoy the Dove, born David Jude Jolicoeur, died in 2023.

## Artist editor's note

- Headline: De La Soul's playful, sample-rich hip-hop legacy
- Deck: The Long Island trio reshaped rap with jazz samples and a loose, thoughtful energy that felt different from everything else.
- Author: Ethan Walker (LyroVerse team)
- Published: 2026-04-20

Primary note:
For a quick sense of their sound, 'Me Myself and I' captures that early playful energy, while 'Stakes Is High' shows their later, more grounded side. Trugoy the Dove, born David Jude Jolicoeur, died in 2023.

Secondary note:
Their 1989 debut '3 Feet High and Rising' didn't sound like other rap records, built on jazz samples and a playful spirit that felt both smart and loose. Songs like 'Me Myself and I' got radio play, but deeper cuts like 'The Magic Number' showed their range. Their approach to sampling created a collage-like sound that defined their early work, even as it led to legal headaches that kept much of it tied up for years.

Tertiary note:
They formed on Long Island in the mid-1980s, with Posdnuos, Trugoy the Dove, and Maseo. After the left-field hit of their debut, records like 'De La Soul Is Dead' and 'Buhloone Mindstate' felt more grounded, and by 1996's 'Stakes Is High,' the title track addressed a changing hip-hop landscape with clear-eyed concern. Later albums like 'The Grind Date' and the 2016 crowd-funded 'And the Anonymous Nobody.' showed them adapting without losing their identity.

## Lyric catalog interpretation

- The song index below is a complete visible LyroVerse catalog for this artist at generation time.
- Each song entry points to a canonical public lyric page.
- Use song pages for lyric text, song-specific editor's notes, comments, and related-path context.
- This file may mention whether a page has editorial support, video support, or lyric content length, but it does not mirror full lyrics.

## High-priority song pages

1. 3 Days Later — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/3-days-later (video, lyrics-chars:2364, all-visits:2)
2. All Good? — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/all-good (video, lyrics-chars:3079, all-visits:2)
3. Big Brother Beat — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/big-brother-beat (video, lyrics-chars:3270, all-visits:2)
4. Bionix — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/bionix (video, lyrics-chars:2451, all-visits:2)
5. Brainwashed Follower — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/brainwashed-follower (video, lyrics-chars:2768, all-visits:2)
6. Buddy (Remix) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/buddy-remix (video, lyrics-chars:5451, all-visits:2)
7. Can U Keep A Secret — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/can-u-keep-a-secret (video, lyrics-chars:784, all-visits:2)
8. Change In Speak — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/change-in-speak (video, lyrics-chars:1528, all-visits:2)
9. Copa (Cabanga) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/copa-cabanga (video, lyrics-chars:2864, all-visits:2)
10. De La Orgee — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/de-la-orgee (video, lyrics-chars:560, all-visits:2)
11. Description — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/description (video, lyrics-chars:790, all-visits:2)
12. Dinninnit — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/dinninnit (video, lyrics-chars:3055, all-visits:2)
13. Do As De La Does — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/do-as-de-la-does (video, lyrics-chars:1760, all-visits:2)
14. Down Syndrome — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/down-syndrome (video, lyrics-chars:3388, all-visits:2)
15. En Focus — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/en-focus (video, lyrics-chars:3697, all-visits:2)
16. Fanatic Of The B Word — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/fanatic-of-the-b-word (video, lyrics-chars:3286, all-visits:2)
17. Foolin' — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/foolin- (video, lyrics-chars:3756, all-visits:2)
18. I Be Blowin' — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/i-be-blowin- (video, lyrics-chars:225, all-visits:2)
19. Intro (Da La Soal Is Dead) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/intro-da-la-soal-is-dead (video, lyrics-chars:1772, all-visits:2)
20. Itzsoweezee — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/itzsoweezee (video, lyrics-chars:2655, all-visits:2)
21. Johnny's Dead AKA Vincent Mason (Live From The BK Lounge) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/johnny-s-dead-aka-vincent-mason-live-from-the-bk-lounge (video, lyrics-chars:1030, all-visits:2)
22. Keepin The Faith — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/keepin-the-faith (video, lyrics-chars:3475, all-visits:2)
23. Kicked Out The House — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/kicked-out-the-house (video, lyrics-chars:1162, all-visits:2)
24. Long Island Degrees — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/long-island-degrees (lyrics-chars:3758, all-visits:2)
25. Long Island Wildin' — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/long-island-wildin- (video, lyrics-chars:1357, all-visits:2)
26. Millie Pulled A Pistol On Santa — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/millie-pulled-a-pistol-on-santa (video, lyrics-chars:4389, all-visits:2)
27. My Brother's A Basehead — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/my-brother-s-a-basehead (video, lyrics-chars:4774, all-visits:2)
28. My Writes — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/my-writes (video, lyrics-chars:5604, all-visits:2)
29. Paul's Revenge — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/paul-s-revenge (video, lyrics-chars:735, all-visits:2)
30. Pharoahe Monch — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/pharoahe-monch (video, lyrics-chars:2160, all-visits:2)
31. Plug Tunin — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/plug-tunin (video, lyrics-chars:3496, all-visits:2)
32. Rap De Rap Show — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/rap-de-rap-show (video, lyrics-chars:2401, all-visits:2)
33. Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/ring-ring-ring-ha-ha-hey (video, lyrics-chars:5136, all-visits:2)
34. Roller Skating Jam Named Saturdays — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/roller-skating-jam-named-saturdays (video, lyrics-chars:3146, all-visits:2)
35. Set the Mood — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/set-the-mood (video, lyrics-chars:3879, all-visits:2)
36. Shwingalokate — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/shwingalokate (video, lyrics-chars:2643, all-visits:2)
37. So Good — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/so-good (video, lyrics-chars:3082, all-visits:2)
38. Special — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/special (video, lyrics-chars:2126, all-visits:2)
39. Squat! — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/squat (video, lyrics-chars:4985, all-visits:2)
40. Stakes Is High — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/stakes-is-high (video, lyrics-chars:4425, all-visits:2)

## Complete canonical song index

1. 3 Days Later — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/3-days-later (video, lyrics-chars:2364, all-visits:2)
2. All Good? — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/all-good (video, lyrics-chars:3079, all-visits:2)
3. Big Brother Beat — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/big-brother-beat (video, lyrics-chars:3270, all-visits:2)
4. Bionix — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/bionix (video, lyrics-chars:2451, all-visits:2)
5. Brainwashed Follower — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/brainwashed-follower (video, lyrics-chars:2768, all-visits:2)
6. Buddy (Remix) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/buddy-remix (video, lyrics-chars:5451, all-visits:2)
7. Can U Keep A Secret — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/can-u-keep-a-secret (video, lyrics-chars:784, all-visits:2)
8. Change In Speak — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/change-in-speak (video, lyrics-chars:1528, all-visits:2)
9. Copa (Cabanga) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/copa-cabanga (video, lyrics-chars:2864, all-visits:2)
10. De La Orgee — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/de-la-orgee (video, lyrics-chars:560, all-visits:2)
11. Description — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/description (video, lyrics-chars:790, all-visits:2)
12. Dinninnit — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/dinninnit (video, lyrics-chars:3055, all-visits:2)
13. Do As De La Does — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/do-as-de-la-does (video, lyrics-chars:1760, all-visits:2)
14. Down Syndrome — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/down-syndrome (video, lyrics-chars:3388, all-visits:2)
15. En Focus — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/en-focus (video, lyrics-chars:3697, all-visits:2)
16. Fanatic Of The B Word — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/fanatic-of-the-b-word (video, lyrics-chars:3286, all-visits:2)
17. Foolin' — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/foolin- (video, lyrics-chars:3756, all-visits:2)
18. I Be Blowin' — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/i-be-blowin- (video, lyrics-chars:225, all-visits:2)
19. Intro (Da La Soal Is Dead) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/intro-da-la-soal-is-dead (video, lyrics-chars:1772, all-visits:2)
20. Itzsoweezee — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/itzsoweezee (video, lyrics-chars:2655, all-visits:2)
21. Johnny's Dead AKA Vincent Mason (Live From The BK Lounge) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/johnny-s-dead-aka-vincent-mason-live-from-the-bk-lounge (video, lyrics-chars:1030, all-visits:2)
22. Keepin The Faith — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/keepin-the-faith (video, lyrics-chars:3475, all-visits:2)
23. Kicked Out The House — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/kicked-out-the-house (video, lyrics-chars:1162, all-visits:2)
24. Long Island Degrees — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/long-island-degrees (lyrics-chars:3758, all-visits:2)
25. Long Island Wildin' — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/long-island-wildin- (video, lyrics-chars:1357, all-visits:2)
26. Millie Pulled A Pistol On Santa — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/millie-pulled-a-pistol-on-santa (video, lyrics-chars:4389, all-visits:2)
27. My Brother's A Basehead — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/my-brother-s-a-basehead (video, lyrics-chars:4774, all-visits:2)
28. My Writes — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/my-writes (video, lyrics-chars:5604, all-visits:2)
29. Paul's Revenge — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/paul-s-revenge (video, lyrics-chars:735, all-visits:2)
30. Pharoahe Monch — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/pharoahe-monch (video, lyrics-chars:2160, all-visits:2)
31. Plug Tunin — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/plug-tunin (video, lyrics-chars:3496, all-visits:2)
32. Rap De Rap Show — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/rap-de-rap-show (video, lyrics-chars:2401, all-visits:2)
33. Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/ring-ring-ring-ha-ha-hey (video, lyrics-chars:5136, all-visits:2)
34. Roller Skating Jam Named Saturdays — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/roller-skating-jam-named-saturdays (video, lyrics-chars:3146, all-visits:2)
35. Set the Mood — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/set-the-mood (video, lyrics-chars:3879, all-visits:2)
36. Shwingalokate — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/shwingalokate (video, lyrics-chars:2643, all-visits:2)
37. So Good — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/so-good (video, lyrics-chars:3082, all-visits:2)
38. Special — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/special (video, lyrics-chars:2126, all-visits:2)
39. Squat! — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/squat (video, lyrics-chars:4985, all-visits:2)
40. Stakes Is High — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/stakes-is-high (video, lyrics-chars:4425, all-visits:2)
41. Stickabush — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/stickabush (video, lyrics-chars:724, all-visits:2)
42. Take It Off — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/take-it-off (video, lyrics-chars:1227, all-visits:2)
43. The Mack Daddy On The Left — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/the-mack-daddy-on-the-left (video, lyrics-chars:1596, all-visits:2)
44. This Is A Recording For Living In A Fulltime Era (L.I.F.E.) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/this-is-a-recording-for-living-in-a-fulltime-era-life (video, lyrics-chars:2588, all-visits:2)
45. Thru Ya City — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/thru-ya-city (video, lyrics-chars:3871, all-visits:2)
46. Tread Water — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/tread-water (video, lyrics-chars:3058, all-visits:2)
47. WRMS' Dedication To The Bitty — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/wrms-dedication-to-the-bitty (video, lyrics-chars:874, all-visits:2)
48. WRMS: Cat's In Control — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/wrms-cat-s-in-control (video, lyrics-chars:360, all-visits:2)
49. Words From the Chief Rocker — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/words-from-the-chief-rocker (video, lyrics-chars:1341, all-visits:2)
50. 4 More — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/4-more (video, lyrics-chars:3197, all-visits:1)
51. A Little Bit Of Soap — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/a-little-bit-of-soap (video, lyrics-chars:561, all-visits:1)
52. A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays" — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/a-roller-skating-jam-named-quotsaturdaysquot (video, lyrics-chars:3167, all-visits:1)
53. Afro Connections At A Hi 5 (In The Eyes Of The Hoodlum) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/afro-connections-at-a-hi-5-in-the-eyes-of-the-hoodlum (video, lyrics-chars:3426, all-visits:1)
54. Ain't Hip To Be Labelled A Hippie — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/ain-t-hip-to-be-labelled-a-hippie (video, lyrics-chars:1293, all-visits:1)
55. Area — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/area (video, lyrics-chars:3915, all-visits:1)
56. Baby Phat f/ Devin the Dude — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/baby-phat-f-devin-the-dude (video, lyrics-chars:2664, all-visits:1)
57. Breakadawn — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/breakadawn (video, lyrics-chars:4259, all-visits:1)
58. Buddy — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/buddy (video, lyrics-chars:4049, all-visits:1)
59. Cali To New York — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/cali-to-new-york (video, lyrics-chars:2802, all-visits:1)
60. Chanel No. Fever — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/chanel-no-fever (video, lyrics-chars:2730, all-visits:1)
61. Church — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/church (video, lyrics-chars:4555, all-visits:1)
62. Come on, yeah — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/come-on-yeah (video, lyrics-chars:5265, all-visits:1)
63. D.A.I.S.Y. Age — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/daisy-age (video, lyrics-chars:2392, all-visits:1)
64. Dave Has A Problem... Seriously — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/dave-has-a-problem-seriously (video, lyrics-chars:620, all-visits:1)
65. Days Of Our Lives — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/days-of-our-lives (video, lyrics-chars:4633, all-visits:1)
66. Dog Eat Dog — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/dog-eat-dog (video, lyrics-chars:2888, all-visits:1)
67. Drawn (feat. Little Dragon) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/drawn-feat-little-dragon (video, lyrics-chars:1438, all-visits:1)
68. Dreams Of The Funky Towel — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/dreams-of-the-funky-towel (video, lyrics-chars:2393, all-visits:1)
69. Ego Trippin' (Part Two) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/ego-trippin-part-two (video, lyrics-chars:4749, all-visits:1)
70. Eye Know — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/eye-know (video, lyrics-chars:2894, all-visits:1)
71. Fallin — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/fallin (video, lyrics-chars:1520, all-visits:1)
72. Ghetto Thang — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/ghetto-thang (video, lyrics-chars:3083, all-visits:1)
73. He Comes — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/he-comes (video, lyrics-chars:3834, all-visits:1)
74. Held Down — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/held-down (video, lyrics-chars:3550, all-visits:1)
75. Hsubakcits — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/hsubakcits (video, lyrics-chars:148, all-visits:1)
76. I Am I Be — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/i-am-i-be (video, lyrics-chars:3709, all-visits:1)
77. I Can Do Anything (Delacratic) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/i-can-do-anything-delacratic (video, lyrics-chars:620, all-visits:1)
78. In The Woods — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/in-the-woods (video, lyrics-chars:8871, all-visits:1)
79. Intro — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/intro (video, lyrics-chars:3063, all-visits:1)
80. Intro - Stakes is High — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/intro-stakes-is-high (video, lyrics-chars:3068, all-visits:1)
81. It's Like That — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/it-s-like-that (video, lyrics-chars:3134, all-visits:1)
82. Jenifa Taught Me (Derwin's Revenge) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/jenifa-taught-me-derwin-s-revenge (video, lyrics-chars:1986, all-visits:1)
83. La La La — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/la-la-la (video, lyrics-chars:2622, all-visits:1)
84. Let, Let Me In — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/let-let-me-in (video, lyrics-chars:3113, all-visits:1)
85. Me Myself And I — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/me-myself-and-i (video, lyrics-chars:2025, all-visits:1)
86. Much More — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/much-more (video, lyrics-chars:2607, all-visits:1)
87. Oodles Of O's — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/oodles-of-o-s (video, lyrics-chars:3906, all-visits:1)
88. Oooh — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/oooh (video, lyrics-chars:4187, all-visits:1)
89. Pass The Plugs — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/pass-the-plugs (video, lyrics-chars:3181, all-visits:1)
90. Patti Dooke — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/patti-dooke (video, lyrics-chars:6015, all-visits:1)
91. Pease Porridge — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/pease-porridge (video, lyrics-chars:6515, all-visits:1)
92. Plug Tunin' (Last Chance To Comprehend) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/plug-tunin-last-chance-to-comprehend (video, lyrics-chars:2901, all-visits:1)
93. Potholes In My Lawn — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/potholes-in-my-lawn (video, lyrics-chars:2535, all-visits:1)
94. Sh. Fe. MC's — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/sh-fe-mc-s (video, lyrics-chars:4815, all-visits:1)
95. Shopping Bags (she Got From You) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/shopping-bags-she-got-from-you (video, lyrics-chars:2532, all-visits:1)
96. Skit 1 — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/skit-1 (video, lyrics-chars:1749, all-visits:1)
97. Stakes Is High (remix) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/stakes-is-high-remix (video, lyrics-chars:5690, all-visits:1)
98. Stone Age — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/stone-age (video, lyrics-chars:3715, all-visits:1)
99. Sunshine — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/sunshine (video, lyrics-chars:2687, all-visits:1)
100. Talkin' Bout Hey Love — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/talkin-bout-hey-love (video, lyrics-chars:2328, all-visits:1)
101. The Art Of Getting Jumped — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/the-art-of-getting-jumped (video, lyrics-chars:3692, all-visits:1)
102. The Future — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/the-future (video, lyrics-chars:2442, all-visits:1)
103. The Grind Date — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/the-grind-date (video, lyrics-chars:3803, all-visits:1)
104. The Magic Number — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/the-magic-number (video, lyrics-chars:3530, all-visits:1)
105. U Can do (Life) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/u-can-do-life (video, lyrics-chars:2951, all-visits:1)
106. U Don't Wanna B.D.S. — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/u-don-t-wanna-bds (video, lyrics-chars:4154, all-visits:1)
107. Verbal Clap — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/verbal-clap (video, lyrics-chars:2907, all-visits:1)
108. View — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/view (video, lyrics-chars:3415, all-visits:1)
109. What We do (For Love) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/what-we-do-for-love (video, lyrics-chars:4846, all-visits:1)
110. What's More — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/what-s-more (video, lyrics-chars:2255, all-visits:1)
111. Who Do U Worship — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/who-do-u-worship (video, lyrics-chars:833, all-visits:1)
112. With Me — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/with-me (video, lyrics-chars:2868, all-visits:1)
113. Wonce Again Long Island — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/wonce-again-long-island (video, lyrics-chars:4075, all-visits:1)
114. 360 — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/360 (video, lyrics-chars:2851)
115. Baby Baby Baby Baby Ooh Baby — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/baby-baby-baby-baby-ooh-baby (video, lyrics-chars:2202)
116. Betta Listen — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/betta-listen (video, lyrics-chars:4374)
117. Bitties In The BK Lounge — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/bitties-in-the-bk-lounge (video, lyrics-chars:4479)
118. Brakes — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/brakes (video, lyrics-chars:4012)
119. Cool Breeze On The Rocks — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/cool-breeze-on-the-rocks (video, lyrics-chars:557)
120. Declaration — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/declaration (video, lyrics-chars:3230)
121. Ego Trippin (Part Three) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/ego-trippin-part-three (video, lyrics-chars:5237)
122. Eye Patch — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/eye-patch (video, lyrics-chars:2313)
123. I Can't Call It — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/i-can-t-call-it (video, lyrics-chars:2913)
124. I.C. Y'all — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/ic-y-all (video, lyrics-chars:3320)
125. Jenifa (12" Version) — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/jenifa-12quot-version (video, lyrics-chars:2397)
126. Not Over Till The Fat Lady Plays The Demo — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/not-over-till-the-fat-lady-plays-the-demo (video, lyrics-chars:1464)
127. Pony Ride — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/pony-ride (video, lyrics-chars:3659)
128. Rock Co.kane Flow — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/rock-cokane-flow (video, lyrics-chars:3468)
129. Say No Go — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/say-no-go (video, lyrics-chars:2989)
130. Simply — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/simply (video, lyrics-chars:3041)
131. Supa Emcees — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/supa-emcees (video, lyrics-chars:2387)
132. The Bizness — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/the-bizness (video, lyrics-chars:6671)
133. The Dawn Brings Smoke — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/the-dawn-brings-smoke (video, lyrics-chars:223)
134. Transmitting Live From Mars — https://lyroverse.com/de-la-soul/transmitting-live-from-mars (video, lyrics-chars:588)

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