The long-awaited arrival of De La Soul’s again catalog on streaming providers has been postponed. Label Tommy Boy canceled the discharge scheduled for final night time—celebrating the 30th anniversary of 3 Feet High & Rising—after the band spoke out in opposition to the “unbalanced, unfair terms” of its contract, Variety reports. Pitchfork has contacted Tommy Boy representatives for additional remark.
In a press release obtained by Variety, Tommy Boy stated Thursday, “Because Tommy Boy has not had the opportunity to sit down together with De La Soul and finalise our negotiations—something we’ve wanted to do for months—we have decided to postpone the digital release of their catalogue scheduled for tomorrow.”
The rap trio had claimed that it will obtain 10 p.c of streaming income, with the remaining going to Tommy Boy. The group’s David “Trugoy” Jolicoeur advised Rolling Stone that Tommy Boy had agreed to a 70 p.c share, however would take an additional 20 p.c towards a “phantom debt” the group allegedly owes of $2 million. The group are nonetheless attempting to find out what the debt is for, RS studies.
Part of the complication stems from uncleared samples on the band’s debut, 3 Feet High & Rising. De La Soul stated on Instagram that they could be liable to lawsuits if Tommy Boy hasn’t obtained clearance. In help of the trio, JAY-Z agreed to bar the information from Tidal beneath the present deal, the band say.
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