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De La Soul opens up about one of the most frustrating and defining chapters of their career—the period when their music was largely inaccessible to an entire generation of listeners.

From label complications to legal battles over their catalog, the group reflects on how their work was often shelved, delayed, or out of reach. Despite continuing to tour and release music, they were unable to fully connect with new audiences during crucial years of cultural growth.
In response, they made a bold and unexpected move: releasing their music for free.

What followed revealed something powerful—demand, appreciation, and proof that their catalog still resonated deeply with listeners.
Eventually, after years of navigating corporate hurdles and ownership changes, De La Soul regained control of their catalog, marking a major turning point in their legacy.

This conversation explores frustration, ownership, legacy, and what it means when your art is locked away from the world.

👇 How important is it for artists to own their masters today?

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