"The group, minus the late David Jolicoeur (aka Trugoy the Dove, aka Plug Two), was dedicated to keeping their bandmate alive through intentional moments and actions, like placing an NPR name placard that simply reads "Dave" up front and center."
"Cabin in the Sky marked De La Soul's first album since 2016's and the Anonymous Nobody... It is also the group's first full-length project since Dave's death in 2023. The MC died just weeks before De La Soul's music was made available on streaming platforms, after a legal battle that spanned decades."
"Throughout the performance, the surviving members of De La shouted out Dave and sprinkled in his vocals. Worldwide crowd favorite "Me Myself and I" closed the set, which was appropriate given its enduring nature and the fact that it has come to define the group."
De La Soul made their NPR Tiny Desk debut, performing as a duo of Posdnuos and Maseo while honoring deceased member David Jolicoeur (Trugoy the Dove). The performance featured songs from their latest album Cabin in the Sky, recognized as one of 2025's best rap albums, alongside classics from Stakes Is High and other releases. The group dedicated the set to their late bandmate through intentional tributes, including a placard reading "Dave" and vocal contributions from archived recordings. Cabin in the Sky represents De La Soul's first album since 2016's and the Anonymous Nobody, and their first full-length project following Jolicoeur's death in 2023, which occurred shortly before their music became available on streaming platforms after a decades-long legal battle.
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