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De La Soul x Hard Knock TV Interview Pt. 3

Lenny Kravitz, Grace Jones, Lauryn Hill, Lion Babe, Thundercat, SZA & More Rock The Afropunk Festival 2015 in Brooklyn, NY.

Hard Knock TV drops the third installment of their Paid Dues interview with Long Island legends De La Soul. The interview kicks off with the MCs sharing their earliest hip-hop inspirations as purveyors of the craft - Pos mentioning that he initially wanted to be a DJ because they were the life of the party. They talk about the kind of music they love and the kind of music they make - a sound they have never felt pressured to change even as hip-hop has experienced the highs and lows of the gangsta rap phenomenon. The guys cite their versatility as a source of continued inspiration and longevity - they have collaborated with everyone from the Beastie Boys to Chaka Khan and the Gorillaz. They also discuss the possibility of a De La Soul documentary. Check what they had to say.