De La Soul’s New Video Featuring Pete Rock & Estelle Is Masterpiece Theater

To get there, A.T.A.N. has permeated through a number of early standout singles and non-album previews. However, as a group known for memorable music videos, there have been none thus far. That changed today (December 8) with “Memory Of…(US).” Not previously positioned as a single, the song features Pete Rock on vocals, as well as an exceptional singing performance from Estelle.

Pete, playing homage to Masterpiece Theater, sets up the tale at the intro (and outro). For the video, like U.G.K. and Outkast’s unforgettable 2007 statement (“International Players Anthem”), the setting is a wedding. As Estelle prepares to get married, she drifts off reflecting on past relationships. She is seen in her teenage years with two beaus, as she comes of age. She is depicted driving down memory lane with each of the adult versions of the the two past loves, as she bids them farewell. The two adult men are depicted by Posdnuos and Dave. The groom’s reaction shots, flashbacks, and some always on-point acting from Posdnuos and Dave tell more than a simple story in five and a half minutes. As D.L.S. have had some weddings in the group recently, this particular song and vignette may have exceptionally special meaning.

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