Maseo of De La Soul
Summary
Questlove interviews De La Soul’s Maseo, who discusses his early reluctance to rap and how bandmates pushed him to find his voice. They explore Maseo’s turbulent childhood in Brooklyn, his move to Long Island, and his pioneering role as a vocal DJ. The conversation covers his DJ techniques, favorite records, and the chaotic history behind De La Soul’s live performances.
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