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After years absent from the digital music landscape, what does it feel like to listen to one of hip-hop's most storied groups with fresh ears?

We asked Samara Joy, Hanif Abdurraqib, Vijay Iyer and others to share their favorite tracks showcasing what might be the most nuanced instrument in jazz.

The passing of Dave aka Trugoy The Dove was a gut punch to fans of De La Soul. Fellow group members and “brothers” Posdnous and Maseo took to social media to express how much Plug Two meant to their global following and themselves personally. “Dear Dave, You were the heart of our group,” wrote Pos […] The post Supa MC: De La Soul Salutes Dave aka Trugoy The Dove appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.

This past Super Bowl Sunday had no shortage of headlines – the frustrating Eagles loss, Rihanna’s head-turning halftime performance, the baffling need for a dozen color commentators for one game.

Trugoy brought skill and care-free charisma to De La Soul's innovative music, which helped to usher in a new age of hip-hop. After years of legal disputes, that music will soon be available again.

Several days after David Jude Jolicoeur, one-third of hip-hop group De La Soul, passed away at the age of 54, members of the hip-hop generation and community

De La Soul’s Dave Jolicoeur (aka Trugoy aka The Dove aka Plug Two) died over the weekend at 54. As we always do for someone whose light on the world transcends their time on Earth, we celebrate their life and impact. Let’s dive into De La Soul and by extension, Trugoy’s impact on hip-hop culture.  […]

Dave Jolicoeur, aka Trugoy the Dove, of De La Soul has passed away. De La is one of the greatest groups in hip-hop history.

From De La’s iconic debut to their later smash Gorillaz collaboration, Trugoy remained a force of individuality and humor.

Losing one third of De La Soul feels an awful lot like losing De La Soul itself.