music

Last year, renowned hip-hop group De La Soul re-released its first six-albums on digital streaming platforms – a win for not just the group but for its longtime fans. The re-release effort was no easy battle as the group had to work through contractual disputes alongside sample clearances, but was finally able to have their body of work released again digitally through Chrysalis Records. Now De La Soul is offering a closer look at that process with the reveal of their new documentary, entitled Chapter 3."Chapter 3 chronicles the iconic studio sessions leading up to the 2023 re-release and remaster of De La Soul’s catalog, one of the most storied music collections in hip-hop. These sessions marked the first time in almost three decades that Posdnuos, Dave, Maseo, and producer Prince Paul ve...

UK DJ and songwriter Nia Archives has announced a 28-date Junglist Worldwide tour following the release of her debut album, Silence Is Loud, back in April. The tour will see Archives tackle three continents, beginning with a show in Washington DC on September 19 and including stops in New York City (October 11), London (November 8) and Berlin (November 17) before a final show in Auckland on January 26, 2025. Before heading out on tour, Archives will also be playing at several festivals — including Hideout, Glastonbury and Lollapalooza. Other artists have signed on to support the tour as well, with Detroit group HiTech and singer Maleigh Zan taking on the North American leg. UK producer Reek0 will support the UK/Europe shows and DJ Halfqueen will cover the Australia/New Zealand dates. Archi...