EPISODE · Nov 19, 2024 · 30 MIN
The First History of De La Soul from Marcus J. Moore
from All Of It with Alison Stewart · host WNYC
In 1989, a little known rap group from Long Island changed hip hop forever. With the release of their debut album 3 Feet High and Rising, De La Soul were thrust into the mainstream, inspiring an entire generation of young nerds who liked music, art, and fashion. Journalist and author Marcus J. Moore was one of those kids, and he's with us to talk about his new book, High and Rising: A Book About De La Soul, the first comprehensive history of his favorite band. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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A journalist and author talks about his book on the history of rap group De La Soul.
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