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The Grind Date (20th Anniversary Edition)

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Marking 20 years since its release, The Grind Date returns with a limited edition splatter vinyl pressing. Originally released in 2004, De La Soul’s sixth album was a standout moment, blending sharp lyricism, inventive production, and features from MF DOOM, Ghostface Killah, Flava Flav, and Sean Paul. This special edition includes the original album plus four instrumental versions of key tracks. - Flying Out

This special release marks the 20th anniversary of The Grind Date. The Grind Date is the sixth studio album by De La Soul, released in 2004. The album marked a significant return for the group after a hiatus since their previous album in 2001. The Grind Date showcases De La Soul's signature blend of clever lyrics, innovative production, and a mix of playful and introspective themes. The album includes a plethora of exciting featured artists including MF Doom, Ghostface Killah, Flava Flav and Sean Paul.

The LP is available on limited edition splatter vinyl with the original album bolstered with 4 instrumental versions of the leading tracks. 

Tracklist

Side A
1. The Future
2. Verbal Clap
3. Much More feat. Yummy
4. Shopping Bags (She Got From You)
5. The Grind Date

Side B
1. Church
2. It’s Like That feat. Carl Thomas
3. He Comes feat. Ghostface Killah
4. Days Of Our Live feat. Common

Side C
1. Come On Down feat. Flavor Flav
2. No feat. Butta Verses
3. Rock Co.Kane Flow feat. MF DOOM
4. Shoop feat. Sean Paul

Side D
1. The Grind Date (Instrumental)
2. Verbal Clap (Instrumental)
3. Shopping Bags (Instrumental)
4. Days Of Our Loves (Instrumental)

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