The Grind Date: Original Samples

I’ve been wanting to do a De La Soul set for awhile and originally wanted to start with some of their earlier material. I decided to give The Grind Date the sample treatment, because the album includes some top-notch production from J Dilla and Supa Dave West. 9th Wonder and Madlib also contribute outstanding tracks. I sat on this set for a while cuz I wanted it to be as complete as possible. Thanks to Thomas and Goon for help in filling in the blanks! It breaks my heart that there is one sample missing from this set and it just so happens to be the first sample in the credits. But I’m happy to say the rest of the compilation will not disappoint.

Many of you will recognize some of the more well known samples, such as the familiar “Genius of Love”, “Strawberry Letter 23″, and “Last Night Changed It All”. One gem, that was a little difficult to find, is Yes’ “Nous Sommes Du Soleil” which clocks in at over twenty minutes long! Whether you’re a De La fan or not, this compilation should be music to everyone’s ears…

1. “Brighter Tomorrow” by Switch *
   • Sampled in “The Future”
   • Produced by Supa Dave West
2. “Catherine Of Aragon” by Rick Wakeman
   • Sampled in “Verbal Clap”
   • Produced by J Dilla
3. “Long Red” by Mountain
   • Sampled in “Verbal Clap”
   • Produced by J Dilla
4. “Love Ballad” by L.T.D.
   • Sampled in “Much More”
   • Produced by J Dilla
5. “Strawberry Letter 23″ by Shuggie Otis
   • Sampled in “Much More”
   • Produced by J Dilla
6. “Nous Sommes Du Soleil” by Yes
   • Sampled in “The Grind Date
   • Produced by Supa Dave West
7. “Reality” by Pleasure
   • Sampled in “Church”
   • Produced by 9th Wonder
8. “Here Comes The Sun” by Eugene Record
   • Sampled in “He Comes”
   • Produced by Supa Dave West
9. “My Life” by The Ohio Players
   • Sampled in “Days Of Our Lives”
   • Produced by Jake One
10. “Last Night Changed it All” by Esther Williams
    • Sampled in “Come On Down”
    • Produced by Madlib
11. “Never Can Say Goodbye” by The Jackson 5
    • Sampled in “No”
    • Produced by Supa Dave West
12. “Deliverance” by Space
    • Sampled in “Rock Co. Kane Flow”
    • Produced by Jake One
13. “Genius Of Love” by Tom Tom Club
    • Sampled in “Shoomp”
    • Produced by J Dilla

* unavailable in compilation

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