Stakes is High is the 4th studio album by de la Soul, released on July 2, 1996. Stakes is High was critically lauded for it's music, lyricism, and it's overall message concerning the artistic decline rap music began to face in the mid-90s. The title track and first single was produced by J Dilla and the album's second single, "Itzsoweezee (HOT)", with only Dave on vocals, was accompanied by a creative music video. The album spawned a third single "4 More", featuring Zhane. The album did provide a launching pad for future star rappers and actors Mos Def, who appeared on the track "Big Brother Beat" and Common who is featured on "The Bizness"

Stakes is High is the 4th studio album by de la Soul, released on July 2, 1996. Stakes is High was critically lauded for it's music, lyricism, and it's overall message concerning the artistic decline rap music began to face in the mid-90s. The title track and first single was produced by J Dilla and the album's second single, "Itzsoweezee (HOT)", with only Dave on vocals, was accompanied by a creative music video. The album spawned a third single "4 More", featuring Zhane. The album did provide a launching pad for future star rappers and actors Mos Def, who appeared on the track "Big Brother Beat" and Common who is featured on "The Bizness"

810098503006
De La Soul - Stakes Is High [2LP]

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Format: Vinyl
Label: CHRYSALIS
Rel. Date: 06/02/2023
UPC: 810098503006

Stakes Is High [2LP]
Artist: De La Soul
Format: Vinyl
New: Not in stock
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Formats and Editions

DISC: 1

1. Intro
2. Supa Emcees
3. the Bizness
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
14. Big Brother Beat
15. Down Syndrome
16. Pony Ride
17. Stakes Is High
18. Sunshine

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Stakes is High is the 4th studio album by de la Soul, released on July 2, 1996. Stakes is High was critically lauded for it's music, lyricism, and it's overall message concerning the artistic decline rap music began to face in the mid-90s. The title track and first single was produced by J Dilla and the album's second single, "Itzsoweezee (HOT)", with only Dave on vocals, was accompanied by a creative music video. The album spawned a third single "4 More", featuring Zhane. The album did provide a launching pad for future star rappers and actors Mos Def, who appeared on the track "Big Brother Beat" and Common who is featured on "The Bizness"

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