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Dear Dave

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Mar 5, 2023
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Dear Dave,

You were the heart of our group. You brought so much creativity, energy, and passion to our music, and your influence will be felt for years to come.

Your passing is a great loss not only to us, but also to the entire hip-hop community. You were a true artist who used music to inspire and uplift others, and you will be deeply missed by all who knew you.

This is heavy on our hearts and minds but we are smiling and even laughing at all the great times we shared with you. As we attempt to navigate this world without you, we stand grateful and proud of all you accomplished on this earth.

We would like to say thank you Dave for being a big brother. Thank you for being a friend. Thank you for the wise words placed in your verses. Thank you for the music you produced that is loved by so many. Thank you for never wanting to compromise the quality of our brand. Thank you for helping us become a group that will remain etched in the timeline of hip hop culture as well as the fabric of music and for now on when we perform “Ring Ring Ring Ha Ha Hey” we will say “2-2-2-2-222 we got an angel in heaven who can talk to you”.

We love you Dave and thank you Dave!

Everyone, please celebrate the life and legacy of Dave Jolicoeur, Trugoy the Dove, Plug 2, Dave.

Our music is now available digitally on all streaming services now! We did it Dave!

Stream/Buy Now

Stream/Buy Now


The Da.i.s.y Experience, New York City

The Da.i.s.y Experience, A Celebration for Dave, New York City

On March 2, 2023 in New York City at Webster Hall we celebrated Dave and the release of the catalog. We had Dave Chappelle, Queen Latifah, Q-Tip, Common, D-Nice, Talib Kweli, Busta Rhymes, Kid Capri and many more come through and celebrate with us. For those who were in attendance thanks for coming out, if you were not there check the clips below.

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We Did It Dave!

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Jay Tillery
Mar 5

"Sometimes I wish that I can go back

No bills, no kids, just gettin' tore back

I want a wife, I love women

How could I front like I don't be in love with 'em?

A lil' man that I can teach

A lil' sand, but not the beach

I figure excess'll only bring an excessive amount of fuss

So when I'm gone, make sure the head stone reads, "He did it for us""

YOU DID IT FOR US DAVE, GOD BLESS!!!

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Tack One?
Mar 5·edited Mar 5

Thank you Dave for helping shape the soundtrack to my youth. Thank you for creating something positive, full of energy and soul. Thank you for shaping a culture I love. REST IN PACE legend, you are missed.

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