And the Anonymo us nobody… (De La Soul)

Hip hop trio De La Soul release their ninth album, fresh off funding it on Kickstarter. The album blew right past its target of $110,000 in under 10 hours, raising over $600,000. The tracks are the result of numerous improv sessions, so expect free-flowing creativity.

Why you need it: Hear hip hop pioneers in their element.

What’s it best for: Quirky lyrics and out-there sampling.