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.”
First published 1996, this is the third of several reissues of their back catalogue.
Tracklisting:
1. Intro
2. Supa Emcees
3. The Bizness [feat. Common]
4. Yunonstop
5. Wonce Again Long Island
6. Dinninit
7. Brakes
8. Dog Eat Dog
9. Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Ooh Baby
10. Long Island Degrees
11. Betta Listen
12. Itzsoweezee (Hot)
13. 4 More [feat. Zhané]
14. Big Brother Beat [feat. Mos Def]
15. Down Syndrome
16. Pony Ride [feat. Truth Enola]
17. Stakes Is High
18. Sunshine
