Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump

Hip-Hop · 2000 · 14 tracks

Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump

A polished, feature-heavy pivot into the 21st century. Sophisticated boom bap that balances Y2K digital themes with the group's signature analog warmth.

It's De La Soul's big-budget block party where everyone invited is a legend.

A confident and vibrant celebration of hip-hop craft that playfully critiques the industry while delivering heavy grooves.

Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump · vs · De La Soul

Confident+2.0σ

Confident saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 14 Tracks

01

Spitkicker.com / Say R

1:20

02

U Can Do (Life)

4:24

03

My Writes

5:30

04

Oooh

5:24

07

View

4:19

08

Set the Mood

4:24

10

Declaration

2:56

11

Squat!

4:15

12

Words From the Chief Rocker

1:02

13

With Me

4:51

14

Copa (Cabanga)

4:06

15

Foolin’

4:22

16

The Art of Getting Jumped

3:48

17

U Don’t Wanna B.D.S.

4:14

Moments Worth Waiting For

The explosive Redman feature on 'Oooh' where the beat hits a fever pitch.

The Beastie Boys collaboration on 'Squat!' bringing a chaotic old-school energy.

The satirical dialogue on 'U Don't Wanna B.D.S.' mocking the era's obsession with hardness.

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