Album Release Date
As our September delivery date has long come and gone, we'd like to address the delay, the plan moving forward and the expected release date of our album.
Releasing a record independently has been a real undertaking. In addition to artistic satisfaction, the administrative and executive end had to feel right as well. Side artist clearances and appropriating the best distribution for this project has been just as important. With negotiations complete, we are now working on the plan for our awaited release. Thank you all for your patience.
In late December we'll hit you with a treat and release a song entitled "Train Wreck" followed by our first single "Pain" feat. Snoop Dogg, slated for February/March. Album release date is April 29th.
We'll be sure to keep you posted on our progress.
Thanks folks.
Anonymously,
Us.
matt on April 6, 2016
Updates???
Jenny Bunyon on January 8, 2016
Very exciting, I don't mind a delay, Kickstarter is like that. Can't wait for Train Wreck. Thanks guys
James Roberts on January 2, 2016
In one update you posted:
"In late December we'll hit you with a treat and release a song entitled "Train Wreck"
are you still going to release the song?
Aaron Klenke on December 2, 2015
Thanks for the update. I know it's going to be worth the wait.
Peace.
Johnson on November 25, 2015
I don't mind that the album has been delayed, would have really appreciated an update via e-mail though (or just to let me know that there is an update here on kickstarter)...I don't always have time to log into kickstarter... but maybe, you did and I'm mistaken.
Thanks anyway and good luck with everything...
Anthony on November 23, 2015
Do the prints not ship out until the album release date?
Dave on November 23, 2015
April 29th is my birthday. I'm cool with waiting for such an awesome bday present :)
Thom Slattery on November 22, 2015
I'm fine with Kickstarters I've backed dealing with delays in manufacturing in China. So I'm totally OK with you guys taking your time to get the album right.
Richard Rodriguez on November 21, 2015
Hey guys, When will you be shipping out the T-Shirts? I received an email asking for my size a while back but have not heard anything since. Thanks, peace...
Julian Franciscus Vaughn on November 21, 2015
I'm not complaining. I know it will be worth the wait. Besides, these guys have more than earned the right to not even be questioned about things such as deadlines or schedules.
As far as I am concerned it is a foregone conclusion that this will be a quality work, legendary even. And those that have been fortunate enough to have actually garnered any one of the original Kickstarter flash drives are receiving a genuine Talisman. And one filled with much more than mythological magical powers, but, rather, SOUL power in the form of music from these great artists.
These guys are expert at their craft. They put their heart and soul into their works. And the sheer depth and quality of De La's musical & lyrical expression is what made them stand out from their very first release. You all know this. So however long it takes is, again, well worth it.
christof sieber on November 21, 2015
let them do what ever they want!!! if they are satisfied with the result of their new record, i will also be..... keep on rollin DLS!!!!
Nicholas
Superbacker
on November 21, 2015
�, I'm okay with the wait �. Looking forward to it.
authorNYSE on November 20, 2015
I'm hella kool with the wait... glad to see yall back in the block. Loved 'The Grind Date'
jekki on November 20, 2015
Coooooool I'm in the video!! whatup front row!! lol
Calvin Moore II on November 20, 2015
Hi,
Just wanted you to know that I was at the listening party in L.A. last week and I love the music! It's definitely worth the wait.
Perttu Hytönen on November 20, 2015
Hi! How about other things than the album, when are you going to ship them?
I'm backer from Finland and so anxious for getting my package.
(Just read bout album will be late, but it's okay, just take your time.
"Hey how ya doing, sorry I can..."
Julie Hardin on November 20, 2015
Meanie, meanie, meanie, meanie... kidding, I'm tiding myself over with some oldies. ;o)
Guys, when I bought the album I could only afford to buy one of the flash drives and I want all three. Is there any chance we will be able to add them (and/or other options) when the survey comes out?
Dennis Spada on November 20, 2015
Just make it worth the wait....Please.
De La Soul Creator on November 20, 2015
Ronald wilson: Peace Ronald. The listening party was an actual tier that backers could pay for to be able to hear the new music.It was not a party given for ALL campaign backers. If you actually paid for the tier please let us know. Thank you sir!
Pos Plug Won
Kim McDonald on November 20, 2015
CAN. NOT. WAIT!!!!!
De La Soul Creator on November 20, 2015
Aaron Klenke: Oh and that message was from me Pos Plug Won
De La Soul Creator on November 20, 2015
Aaron Klenke: Peace Aaron. Although the music is being wrapped up we are as well finishing up the legal side between us and the featured artist on the project and a great list of other things. We feel putting out all the configurations of the album at the same time will lend more to the release & success of the project. We were blessed to have people like you to come in early & play a part in helping to fund the making of this album and we want to place all the proper set up into this project which include press, Radio etc to allow other De La and overall music lovers to know about the project who may not know anything about the kickstarter world.
Kate Ali on November 20, 2015
The fact that you're taking the time to do it right is exciting! I want to listen to this album for years to come, so what's a few months. Making creative work while fighting deadlines can be rough. Be kind to one another, yourselves and your families. Love to you.
Michael Hart on November 20, 2015
yo, this is an album of music from a kickstarter project, not a new mazda from the showroom dunny. The butthurt on shipdates is trifle misplaced, like a spoiled kid whining that he wants that mommy.
David Adam Edelstein on November 20, 2015
I CAN'T WAIT... for it to be the RIGHT time to drop this.
We've been waiting years... another couple of months aren't going to kill us. Take the time to do it right.
De La Soul Creator on November 20, 2015
Peace everybody! Thanks for your continued faith in us. Your positive comments mean a lot!!
Ronald Baisden - No Jalils, no new summer house, no new rims, not even a new pair of J's.
You won't be disappointed and will get a full understanding when you hear
the quality of our work. Peace - Dave
Hayley Rosenblum on November 20, 2015
Trust - when the record is out, you're going to hear that it's worth every minute of anticipation. Stoked for the singles to drop!
Ronald Baisden on November 20, 2015
Guess I gotta wait a little longer.."Mau -Reese! I hope you not out there buying Jalils with my kickstarter money!" - Mrs. Witter
Jean-Paul J Detiege on November 20, 2015
I understand the disappointment with the release getting pushed back until April, but I also understand it takes a lot of work to release an album and do it right. So I'm not stressing. It will come when it's ready.
The reviews from the people at the listen party have me pretty excited. Sounds like it's going to be a great album.
Nicole Carey on November 20, 2015
Nothing but love and respect! Can't wait to hear the finished project, and thanks for the updates �
Aaron Klenke on November 20, 2015
I bought in for the Digital music only . . can't you help a brother out? Distribution doesn't matter to people like myself.
De La Soul Creator on November 20, 2015
FYI, if you've received surveys, you can always update your address there. If you haven't, you will receive one as we're getting closer to shipping your stuff, which will ask you for your shipping address. I hope this helps.
- Howard.
Rick Rodriguez on November 20, 2015
Damn...I will be moving to a new address. How will i get the album now. Not good planning.
Abraham Spigner, Jr. on November 20, 2015
We've waited 10 years...
We can wait a little longer fellas.
Take your time young man.
Emanuele Barone on November 20, 2015
The faith is being kept, guys. ;)
Gavin Hynes on November 20, 2015
No worries, guys. Cannot wait to hear some of the new material. For those complaining - not sure what the urgent rush to get a new album is all about? Would you rather De La rushed their artistry for the sake of meeting an arbitrary release date? Quality music has never and will never be made that way..
Ronald wilson on November 20, 2015
Cant knock that you all are making the effort to make this a Hopefully great project. But I guess the mistake was putting that early release date. P.s. I never got word on the,release party WHATS UP WIT DAT !"!"!!. GODS SPEED I know this project will be the " Sure Shot " !!!
Douglas Hardy on November 20, 2015
Man we all know art takes time! I have no problem if y'all want to make sure that no album is served before it's time!
Andy Ambler on November 20, 2015
Man, my address will change by the time this album drops...
When is that schwag comin'? How will I update my address with you guys?
I would love to have that print up in my living room in THIS home, not my next. Damn.
sarah on November 20, 2015
listening party was amazing. super pumped to hear the finished project.
You take as long as you need! Peace, love and trust
Neftali Morales on November 20, 2015
They made six times their Kickstarter goal, offered no reach goal rewards and their still going to be 7 months late with an indie produced album. Kind of disappointed.
Andy Robinett on November 20, 2015
Hold up......is that a typo? Late April? I was okay with the wait and figured more than likely by the end of the year but damn.
Robert Quitzon on November 20, 2015
Considering I've already waited 11 years for an official De La studio album (First Serve helped tide me over tho...), what's another few months? Can't rush art.
Jon Romano on November 20, 2015
I don't mind 7 months delay for De La but I'm surprised an indie release would take so long to get out! I hope we get some cool one off singles that aren't on the album in the mean time!
Jerome Zech on November 20, 2015
MAN....I don't know that I've anticipated an album like this before. "The Grind Date" is a moment in time for me - I have a feeling this one will be too. Take all the time you need - I can't wait to hear it when it's ready (and get my 45 in the mail). PROPS, De La!!!
Sanford Greene on November 20, 2015
GEEKIN'.... STRAIGHT GEEEKIN'....
Matthew Pass on November 20, 2015
Am excited for the album and appreciate things can overrun a bit, but have to say I'm disappointed it's delayed till late April. :-(
Kareem Ellis on November 20, 2015
I can't wait. Sounds like it's going to be another dope album!
john martinez on November 20, 2015
I can understand delays but 7 months! That is a bit ridiculous...
Vincent Negron on November 20, 2015
Just curious. Has anyone received a T-shirt?