10 Quintessential De La Soul Songs You Should Listen To

With the passing of Trugoy the Dove, here's a primer for late adopters.

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"Buddy" - An early single from their debut album 3 Feet High and Rising, De La Soul’s “Buddy” remains a fan favorite. The remix featured Q-Tip, Monie Love, Queen Latifah and the Jungle Brothers and the song hit No. 2 on the Rap Singles chart. (Photo: Courtesy of Tommy Boy Records)
"Me Myself and I" - Probably De La Soul’s most well known song, “Me Myself and I,” also from their 1989 debut album, hit No. 1 on multiple Billboard charts. More than 25 years after its release, it is still regarded as one of hip hop’s great songs and stands out for its positive themes.(Photo: Courtesy of Tommy Boy Records)"Breakadawn" - A 1993 single from Buhloone Mindstate, “Breakadawn” samples vocals from Michael Jackson’s “I Can’t Help It” as well as Smokey Robinson's “A Quiet Storm.” The result is a funky yet soothing track.  (Photo: Courtesy of Tommy Boy Records)

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With the passing of De La Soul's Trugoy the Dove we're celebrating the group's music and hip-hop legacy with these quintessential songs.

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