De La Soul is an American hip-hop trio of Posdnuos, Trugoy, and Maseo, formed in 1987 in the Amityville area of Long Island, New York. They are best known for their eclectic sampling, quirky lyrics, and contributions to the evolution of jazz rap and alternative hip-hop subgenres. The three formed the group in high school, catching the attention of producer Prince Paul with a demo tape of the song “Plug Tunin’.” With its playful wordplay, innovative sampling, and witty skits, the band’s debut album, 3 Feet High and Rising, has been called “a hip-hop masterpiece.”
This is the first of several reissues of their back catalogue.
Black vinyl version.
Tracklisting:
| 1. | Intro | 1:41 |
| 2. | The Magic Number | 3:14 |
| 3. | Change In Speak | 2:32 |
| 4. | Cool Breeze On The Rocks | 0:37 |
| 5. | Can U Keep A Secret | 1:40 |
| 6. | Jenifa Taught Me (Derwin’s Revenge) | 3:23 |
| 7. | Ghetto Thang | 3:34 |
| 8. | Transmitting Live From Mars | 1:11 |
| 9. | Eye Know | 4:12 |
| 10. | Take It Off | 1:52 |
| 11. | A Little Bit Of Soap | 0:49 |
| 12. | Tread Water | 3:44 |
| 13. | Potholes In My Lawn | 3:47 |
| 14. | Say No Go | 4:19 |
| 15. | Do As De La Does | 2:06 |
| 16. | Plug Tunin’ (Last Chance To Comprehend) | 4:06 |
| 17. | De La Orgee | 1:12 |
| 18. | Buddy | 4:54 |
| 19. | Description | 1:30 |
| 20. | Me Myself And I | 3:40 |
| 21. | This Is A Recording 4 Living In A Full Time Era (L.I.F.E.) | 3:09 |
| 22. | I Can Do Anything (Delacratic) | 0:40 |
| 23. | D.A.I.S.Y. Age | 3:55 |
