Hailing from Long Island, New York, De La Soul is one of the most legendary and influential groups in hip-hop history. Formed in 1988, the trio—comprised of Posdnuos, Maseo, and the late Trugoy the Dove—transformed the genre with their landmark debut album, 3 Feet High and Rising, which introduced an eclectic, sample-heavy sound known as the “D.A.I.S.Y. Age.” As core members of the Native Tongues collective alongside A Tribe Called Quest, they pioneered an alternative, jazz-infused style that traded aggressive bravado for wit, social commentary, and pure musicality. With timeless classics like “Me Myself and I,” “The Magic Number,” and their Grammy-winning collaboration with Gorillaz, “Feel Good Inc.,” De La Soul continues to be celebrated as a cornerstone of creative expression and positivity in music.