De La Soul

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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De La Soul's achievements are a testament to their enduring influence and innovation. Their debut album 3 Feet High and Rising is not only a cornerstone of hip-hop but also a cultural artifact preserved in the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry. The group's Grammy win for "Feel Good Inc." showcased their ability to transcend genres and generations. Their catalog's long-awaited streaming release in 2023 was a historic moment, finally making their music accessible to a global audience and sparking a resurgence of interest in their pioneering sound.

AwardsDe La Soul has won one Grammy Award, for their collaboration with Gorillaz on "Feel Good Inc." in the Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals category. Their debut album was also inducted into the National Recording Registry, a significant honor recognizing its cultural importance.

Honours & Distinctions

National Recording Registry

Library of Congress·2010

Inducted for '3 Feet High and Rising' as a culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant recording.

Rankings & Lists

#190

Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time

Rolling Stone·2020

#45

NME's Greatest Albums of All Time

NME·2013

Magazine Covers

The Source

1990-01-01

Daisy Age Kings

Vibe

1996-05-01

The Conscious Evolution of De La Soul

Records & Feats

First hip-hop group to have album inducted into National Recording Registry

Historic First·2010

'3 Feet High and Rising' was selected for preservation in 2010.

Longest-running hip-hop group with original core lineup

Longevity·2023

Active since 1987, with only Trugoy's death in 2023 interrupting the trio.