The Darkest Part (feat Raekwon & Kid Sister) (3:46)
No Gold Teeth (2:24)
Because (feat Joey Bada$$, Russ & Dylan Cartlidge) (5:02)
Belize (feat MF DOOM) (3:31)
Aquamarine (feat Michael Kiwanuka) (3:57)
Identical Deaths (2:47)
Strangers (feat A$AP Rocky & Run The Jewels) (4:06)
Close To Famous (2:29)
Saltwater (feat Conway The Machine) (3:22)
Violas & Lupitas (2:20)
Review: It's been 17 years since Danger Mouse's last hip-hop album - the epic collaboration with the late great MF Doom. For the first time since 2005, we have a new one, Cheat Codes, to get stuck into following collabs with Daniele Lupi and Karen O and some production work with Gnarls Barkley and Gorillaz. It is a triumph, too, with tough beats uplifting while the rapper lays down endless bars that are free for choruses. It is a mix of the new school and the old school that is utterly, typically, intoxicating.
Review: The Grind Date is now two years strong so gets a customary Anniversary Edition that invites us to revel in the album's enduring impact on hip-hop. It features the iconic American trio's signature eclectic style which is of course to blend thought-provoking lyrics with laid-back beats. With standout tracks like 'Shopping Bags (She Got from You)' and the title cut, De La Soul's ability to remain relevant while experimenting with fresh sounds is very much laid bare. This edition includes remastered audio but with a sympathetic edge that retains the nicely undercooked sound of the oringal.
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