De La Soul and BMG are releasing a special vinyl and CD set to mark the 20th anniversary of the band’s seventh studio album, The Grind Date.
In addition to the original songs on the album, it will include bonus tracks and instrumental versions and is expected to be released on March 21. . Pre-order here.
Two new tracks will be released on set: “Bigger” and “Respect,” the first of which the band generously shared today. “Bigger” is taken from the album’s original studio recording – listen below.
“On the 20th anniversary of Grind Date, we feel lucky because we know we made this album and now, with its reissue, it feels fresh, doesn’t feel dated, and the lyrics feel relevant, “Posdnous said (Pos)). “With the re-release of this album, it really feels like Mase and I have a renewed appreciation that this is the first album we’ve made outside of our Tommy Boy relationship, and that it has stood the test of time along with the catalog. Okay, so yes, it’s a blessing.
The Grind Date 20th Anniversary Track List
1. The future
2. Verbal applause
3. More (feat. Delicious)
4. Shopping bag (she got it from you)
5. Grinding date
6. Church
7. Dougude in the Church (short play)
8. That’s it (Carl Thomas)
9. He Comes (feat. Ghostface Killah)
10. Days of Our Lives (feat. common)
11. Come on (feat. Flavor Flavor)
12. No (feat. Butta Verses)
13. Rock Co. Kane Flow (feat. MF DOOM)
14. Shoomp (feat. Sean Paul)
bonus track
1. Bigger (feat. Choklate)
2. Respect
3. Oral applause (instrumental music)
4. Shopping bag (she got it from you) (accompaniment)
5. Grind Date (Instrumental)
6. Days of Our Lives (feat. Common) (Instrumental)
