Chapter 37: De La Soul 20 Years High and Rising
Release Date:
Summer 2009
Hip-hop has seen more flash-in-the-pan acts over the last twenty years than any other musical genre. Rappers pop up on the mainstream landscape like dandelions, most failing to achieve critical or commercial success before they are plucked and tossed aside. But for every heap of over-hyped emcee that gets weeded out, there is a small crop of truly talented artists who have proven themselves worthy of constant shine in a crowded garden.
Frank Book Chapter 37 celebrates the 20th anniversary of De La Soul, a group that has demonstrated boundless creativity and staying-power throughout their career. De La has maintained an earnest individualism since their debut two decades ago, blazing a trail so many emcees now follow. As Guest Curators, Posdnuos, Dave and Maseo take Frank readers on an intimate guided tour through the group’s history, from the “D.A.I.S.Y. Age” and beyond. Content includes exclusive interviews with De La friends and family, stories from recording sessions and world tours, and never-before-seen photos of the group. The final result is an insider’s look at one of the most innovative, longest-running acts in hip-hop history.
| Founding Publishers | Mike and Stephen Malbon | |
| Creative Director | Sir Frank | |
| Guest Curator | De La Soul | |
| Editor In Chief | Frank Green | |
| Managing Editor | Adam Pasulka | |
| Editor At Large | J. Nicely | |
| Reality Editor | Dan Tochterman | |
| Photo Editor | Craig Wetherby | |
| Production Director | Anton Schlesinger | |
| Art Director | Thomas “Bongi” Bongiorno | |
| Lead Designer | Shanti Garcia | |
| Cover Art | Joe Buck | |
| Contributors | Justin Briggs, Tim Brodhagen, Stephanie Chao, the Griffith Family, Sanna King, Jake Lemkowitz, Ricky Powell, Dante Ross, Guy Shipp, Smiles, Synapse | |
| Interns | Padraic Dowd, Billy Fischer, Rana Good, Eric Grebe, Colin Kinsley, Sara Tovey | |
| Director of Legal Affairs | Brian J. Marvin | |
| Associate Publisher | Eric Shorter | |
| Marketing Director | Domingo Neris | |
| Distro League Manager | Dave Cove | |
| FDL Sales Manager | Todd Nisbet | |
| Chop Shop General Manager | Mr. Bee | |
| Chop Shop Assistant Manager | Thaiana Cruz | |
| US/Japan Ambassador | Daisuke Shiromoto | |
| Far East Operations Directors | Lyntaro Wajima, Takayuki Shibaki | |
| Far East Logistics | Yosuke Nakata, Tomonori Mitsuo | |
| Industry Relations | Christian Alexander, Daks, Max Perlich |
