The Grind Date

by De La Soul

The Grind Date cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 5 October 2004
  • Label: Sanctuary
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 52:40
  • Community rating: 3.56/5 from 6 ratings

Artists on this release: Dave Wallace, J Dilla, Supa Dave West, Carl Thomas, Jake One, Madlib, Elizabeth "Yummy" Bingham

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Stepping away from their long-time production partner Prince Paul and previous conceptual framing, the legendary Long Island trio enlists a diverse cast of underground producers including J Dilla and Madlib. The resulting album is a vibrant, sharply focused return to fundamental boom-bap, highlighting their seasoned lyrical interplay and soulful beat selection.

Genres

Descriptors: Conscious, rhythmic, sampling, conscious, alcohol, rap, funky, soulful, party, classic

Tracklist

  1. The Future (3:49)
  2. Verbal Clap (3:15)
  3. Much More - feat. Yummy Bingham (4:05)
  4. Shopping Bags (She Got from You) (3:57)
  5. The Grind Date (3:22)
  6. Church (5:32)
  7. It's Like That - feat. Carl Thomas (4:36)
  8. He Comes - feat. Ghostface Killah (3:44)
  9. Days of Our Lives - feat. Common (3:51)
  10. Come On Down - feat. Flavor Flav (5:01)
  11. No - feat. Butta Verses (4:34)
  12. Rock Co.Kane Flow - feat. MF DOOM (3:05)
  13. Shoomp - feat. Sean Paul (3:41)

Credits

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