Got this in my inbox from De La Soul so, of course I have to share.
I’ve been a fan of De La Soul and Public Enemy from day one and it’s not because I grew up on Long Island. It’s because I grew up on GREAT hip hop and I feel lucky for that.
I remember when I first heard De La Soul’s ‘Me, Myself and I’ on the radio. DJ Red Alert(who just celebrated a birthday) played it.
I always recorded everything Red Alert played so, I rewound the cassette(dating myself) over and over until I had all the words written down and then I memorized it and rhymed along.
I’ve been rhyming along to De La Soul since then and am looking forward to their upcoming album slated for a 2015 release.
This is what De La Soul had to say about the origin of the song:
The idea for the song came from a couple of samples, and the track’s vibe is earnest and has a pressing tone to it. The lyrics are commentaries of our struggles and successes, our weaknesses and strengths… the experiences… and trials and tribulations we have faced as human beings, a race, and as individuals. Lyrically Chuck brings a sense of authority and urgency. The power in his voice demands your attention. With Chuck on the track this is a dream come true for us.