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De La Soul is a New York City group and a Billboard chart topper.
The group formed back in 1988 and forged a path forward, armed with unique samples and eccentric lyrics that set the trio up for imminent success. De La Soul came out hot with the release of its debut album, 3 Feet High and Rising, in 1989, an offering that became an immediate classic, so much so that the track “Me Myself And I” landed on the Billboard Hot 100, scoring a peak position of 34, and spent 17 weeks on the chart.
With all this in mind, it’s safe to say that De La Soul has a unique legacy, and Levi’s is here to celebrate it with the launch of a three-piece collection. The collaborative collection dropped Nov. 20 and aims at celebrate the group’s greatest hits. Each tee retails for $40 and is available to shop right now on the brand’s website.
De La Soul Band T-shirt
A white graphic tee.
De La Soul Band T-shirt
A black graphic tee.
Three men, three tees, all repping greatness. You’ve got a plain white short-sleeve tee emblazoned with a print of the trio’s faces on the front and “This is My De La Soul T-Shirt” scrawled on the back in colorful lettering. There’s also a black short-sleeve tee honoring the single “The Magic Number” from the trio’s 3 Feet High and Rising album, featuring colorful graphics such as star bursts and floral motifs, as seen on the album art. The second white tee references the group’s track “Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)” from its 1991 studio album, De La Soul Is Dead, featuring a phone graphic on the front and back.
Each tee is a crewneck crafted of 100% cotton, making the styles breathable and comfy. The fit on every piece is boxy and relaxed. The graphics really set these pieces apart from Levi’s usual offerings, given they’re so animated and colorful. If you’re on the hunt for a graphic tee with personality, then these might just be your best bet, especially for the price. These tees also make a great gift for the die-hard De La Soul fan in your life.
De La Soul Band T-shirt
A white graphic tee.
“From the very beginning, De La Soul have redefined what hip-hop could be – playful, experimental and unapologetically original,” said Leo Gamboa, vp of collaborations at Levi’s, in a press release. “This collection honors their groundbreaking approach to music and style, bringing together the bold, colorful energy of their iconic albums with the authentic, vintage-inspired aesthetic that Levi’s® is known for.”
