De La Soul Bring Out The Brass For Late-Night Medley: Watch
As the holiday season approaches and a new year looms, the music world is buzzing with excitement, particularly with the release of **De La Soul’s** highly anticipated album, *Cabin in the Sky*. This marks the iconic hip-hop group’s ninth studio album and their first since the untimely passing of member David “Trugoy the Dove” Jolicoeur in 2023. Not only does this album feature previously unreleased vocals from the late rapper, but it also serves as a poignant tribute to his legacy within the group and the genre.
On November 25, De La Soul took to the stage of *Jimmy Kimmel Live* to perform a medley of tracks from *Cabin in the Sky*, showcasing their signature sound and vibrant energy. The performance highlighted two standout tracks: “Run It Back” and “The Package,” the latter of which was enhanced by a lively brass section and visuals inspired by the album’s celestial cover art. Members Kelvin “Posdnuos” Mercer and Vincent “Maseo” Mason expressed their deep pride in this new project during a recent interview with *Billboard*, reflecting on their journey and the emotional weight of releasing an album without their beloved bandmate. Pos remarked on the fulfillment of seeing their vision come to life, emphasizing that Trugoy’s spirit is woven throughout the album, making it a heartfelt continuation of their musical legacy.
Looking ahead, De La Soul is set to embark on a tour in 2026, including a headline performance at the Droppin’ Science hip-hop night in Melbourne, Australia, and a spot at Hamburg, Germany’s Old But Gold Festival. As they prepare to share their new music with fans around the globe, Pos expressed confidence that De La Soul’s loyal followers will embrace this latest offering, underscoring the enduring impact of their artistry. With *Cabin in the Sky*, the duo not only honors their past but also paves the way for a vibrant future in hip-hop, reminding us that even in challenging times, there is much to celebrate.
The world’s not all bad. Consider, the holiday season is approaching. A brand new year is coming soon. And
De La Soul
have a new album out.
Cabin in the Sky
is the U.S. hip-hop veterans’ ninth studio album, and their first since the death of David “Trugoy the Dove” Jolicoeur, who passed away unexpectedly in 2023, and features previously unreleased vocals from the rapper.
On Tuesday night, Nov. 25, De La Soul stopped by
Jimmy Kimmel Live
for a medley of cuts from
Cabin in the Sky
, the followup to 2016’s
And the Anonymous Nobody
, which opened and peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard 200.
Kelvin “Posdnuos” Mercer and Vincent “Maseo” Mason were in the house for a bouncing one-two hit of “Run It Back” and “The Package,” the latter complemented by a swinging brass section and visuals inspired by the LP’s heavenly cover art.
Pos and Maseo recently dropped by
Billboard’s
offices
for a photo shoot, an interview and their thoughts on losing their bandmate.
“I’m feeling absolutely beautiful. I’m really happy and proud of this album, proud of all we’ve accomplished,” remarked Pos. “When you get to that finish line and you’ve realized things that you’ve had in your mind are now manifested — and I feel strongly about this album obviously because it’s the first album we’ve done without Dave — but it’s here in the physical and I can say without question [Dave] is here, his spirit, his energy, it’s very much a part of this album.”
Pos continued, “anything that he had placed in certain songs that we chose to use, all of that is felt. In that regard alone, that’s a success. But I really, really feel like De La fans are going to love this album.”
De La Soul will
head out on the road next year
, including a headline performance Feb. 27, 2026 at
Droppin’ Science
hip-hop night in Melbourne, Australia and a spot at Hamburg, Germany’s Old But Gold Festival July 26.
Watch the late-night performance in full below.
