Get Involved, Internet: Help Kickstart De La Soul’s new record
De La Soul is using Kickstarter to fund a new record. The legendary hip-hop trio is trying to raise $110,000 for its eighth LP, its first since 2004’s The Grind Date. While the album isn’t recorded yet, the group says it’ll feature appearances from Damon Albarn, David Byrne, 2 Chainz, and Little Dragon. The record also finds the group sampling itself almost exclusively, a move that could turn out to be a game-changer for artists with a lot of back material. It’s especially interesting considering it’s De La Soul, a group that’s been sued for illegally using copyrighted material and hasn’t been able to put a good portion of its catalog on the web for similar issues.