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Pre-Order: De La Soul * Stakes Is High - 30th Anniversary [Hard Cover Book]

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de la Soul's Stakes Is High captures the group at a crucial turning point: older, sharper, and completely locked in. Released in 1996, the album marked their fourth full-length and their fi rst without Prince Paul, opening the door to a tougher, more stripped-back sound led in part by a young J Dilla on the title track. That lead single became one of de La's signature statements, peaking at No. 53 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, while the album reached No. 4 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. But numbers only tell part of the story - Stakes Is High remains such a vital listen because it hears de la Soul confronting the mid-'90s head-on, with wit, frustration, and a deep sense of artistic confi dence. From ""The Bizness"" to ""Itzsoweezee (HOT),"" the album balances soulful production and clear-eyed commentary in a way that still feels fresh decades later. It's one of those records that may not have shouted the loudest on arrival, but it's infl uence and reputation have only grown with time. In celebration of the 30th anniversary, this 2CD set includes the original album, Instrumentals, and bonus material.

Tracklist:

  1. A Side
  2. A1. Intro
  3. A2. Supa Emcees
  4. A3. the Bizness (Feat. Common)
  5. A4. Yunonstop
  6. A5. Wonce Again Long Island
  7. A-Notha Side
  8. B1. Dinninit
  9. B2. Brakes
  10. B3. Dog Eat Dog
  11. B4. Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Ooh Baby
  12. (Feat. Jazzyfatnastees)
  13. B5. Long Island Degrees
  14. Yet A-Notha Side
  15. C1. Betta Listen
  16. C2. Itzsoweezee (Hot)
  17. C3. 4 More (Feat. Zhane)
  18. C4. Big Brother Beat (Feat. Mos Def)
  19. One More Side
  20. D1. Down Syndrome
  21. D2. Pony Ride (Feat. Truth Enola)
  22. D3. Stakes Is High
  23. D4. Sunshine
  24. Plug Won Side
  25. E1. Intro (Instrumental Edit)
  26. E2. Supa Emcees (Instrumental Edit)
  27. E3. the Bizness (Instrumental Edit)
  28. E4. Yunonstop (Instrumental Edit)
  29. E5. Wonce Again Long Island
  30. (Instrumental Edit)
  31. E6. Dinninit (Instrumental Edit)
  32. E7. Brakes (Instrumental Edit)
  33. E8. Dog Eat Dog (Instrumental Edit)
  34. E9. Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Ooh Baby
  35. (Instrumental Edit)
  36. Plug Too Side
  37. F1. Long Island Degrees (Instrumental Edit)
  38. F2. Betta Listen (Instrumental Edit)
  39. F3. Itzsoweezee (Hot) [Instrumental Edit]
  40. F4. 4 More (Instrumental Edit)
  41. F5. Big Brother Beat (Instrumental Edit)
  42. F6. Down Syndrome (Instrumental Edit)
  43. F7. Pony Ride (Instrumental Edit)
  44. F8. Stakes Is High (Instrumental)
  45. F9. Sunshine (Instrumental Edit)
  46. Plug III Side
  47. G1. Chanel No. Fever
  48. G2. I Can't Call It
  49. G3. Itzsoweezee (Hot)
  50. [De la Soul Remix] {Feat. Yankee B.}
  51. G4. Stakes Is High (J Dilla Remix)
  52. [Feat. Mos Def and Truth Enola]
  53. G5. Stakes Is High (J Dilla Alternate Remix)

UPC: 016998079287
Label: Chrysalis
Release Date: 10.23.26
Format: Pre-Order