“Remove 45,” De La Soul featuring Styles P, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, Mysonne & Chuck D.
When history looks back at the 2020 Presidential Election, Hip-Hop will be one clear voice that has to be mentioned. Groups with an invested stake in his removal stepped up and De La Soul was at the forefront of the movement.
Native Tongue fans from all across the world celebrated new music from the iconic group and were even more happy that they released something with meaning.
It had been over four years since the trio dropped, the GRAMMY-nominated And The Anonymous Nobody. It would be the fourth time that group was invited to the big music industry dance, and their sixth nomination (having won one for Best Pop Collaborations with Vocals in 2006).
Those who have come to appreciate Posdnuos’ intricate lyricism and Dave aka Trugoy refreshing flow enjoyed the offering but have been thirsting for a new splash, something that would not only bob their heads, wet their whistle, add profoundly to their remarkable discography that almost always is populated with classic Hip-Hop music, but also move them to act in power.
Their fans know that music is supposed to move you to act in power. From the rip, they give us our marching orders:
“We must defend the rights of every citizen to live without violence, prejudice, or fear (Russia, Russia, Russia, Russia, Shut up) … How you doin’? Hey Donny! … (We can’t have a situation, like, what happened in Minneapolis to descend further into lawless anarchy and chaos) … We support the overwhelming majority of police officers (He’s a bad, bad guy) … Who are incredible in every way (Ah!) … And devoted public servants (I can’t breathe, I can’t breathe!) … Listen here, Trunk … And I’m in the White House and I was lonely (Fire the president, please) … I said, “Let’s go to Iraq!” (Sheesh) When the looting starts, the shooting starts.”
Hallelujah! These rap gods have heard and answered their fans’ cry.
The song features some of their friends: Styles P, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, rap activist Mysonne & Chuck D and is saturated with bar alchemists, who have spit pure gold in this politically charged track aimed to get people out to vote— pointing to facts as to why President Trump has to go.
“When it comes to this president and his administration we need to exercise our right to vote and REMOVE him from office,” says POS.
“Remove 45” aims to encourage people to get out to vote and will be a little taste of what is soon to come.
The legendary group is in the lab working on a new project produced by none other than DJ Premier and Pete Rock, arguably two of the biggest superstar producers of the culture.