De La Soul - The Grind Date (20th Anniversary)

Label: BMG

Reissued 3/21/2025, Originally released 2004

This special release celebrates the 20th anniversary of The Grind Date, De La Soul's seventh studio album. Featuring guest appearances by Ghostface, MF Doom, Carl Thomas, and Common, the album showcases the group's signature style and lyrical brilliance. The limited edition 2 LP set is pressed on splatter-colored vinyl and includes four bonus instrumental versions of standout tracks: "The Grind Date," "Verbal Clap," "Shopping Bags," and "Days of Our Lives." The 2 CD set includes a bonus disc featuring two brand-new tracks, "Respect" and "Bigger," along with four instrumentals. These never-before-released songs perfectly complement what is already a renowned album, adding fresh depth and energy to the experience.

Track Listing:

1. The Future
   
2. Verbal Clap
   
3. Much More
   
4. Shopping Bags (She Got from You)
   
5. The Grind Date
   
6. Church
   
7. Doo Good in Church
   
8. It's Like That
   
9. He Comes
   
10. Days of Our Lives
    
11. Come On Down
    
12. No
    
13. Rock Co.Kane Flow
    
14. Shoomp
    
15. Bigger (feat. Choklate) - CD ONLY*
    
16. Respect - CD ONLY*
    
17. Verbal Clap [Instrumental]
    
18. Shopping Bags (She Got from You) [Instrumental]
    
19. The Grind Date [Instrumental]
    
20. Days of Our Lives [Instrumental]