Jay and Captain Keith discuss the life and times of Dave Trugoy the Dove of De La Soul and Phife Dawg

In this episode we pay tribute to two foundational voices of the Hip-Hop Golden Era: Trugoy the Dove (Dave of De La Soul) and Phife Dawg (A Tribe Called Quest). We explore Trugoy’s playful innovation and how De La Soul reshaped rap culture with jazzy positivity, and Phife Dawg’s fiery lyricism and influence on alternative hip hop. From their roots in New York’s Long Island and Queens to their triumphant yet abbreviated legacies, we reflect on their music, their souls, and how their messages continue to inspire new generations.

Trugoy the Dove

Dave from De La Soul

Phife Dawg

A Tribe Called Quest

Hip‑Hop Pioneers

90s Rap Legends

Alternative Hip‑Hop Tribute

Remembering Dave and Phife

Old School Rap Icons

De La Soul

Tribe Called Quest