Buhloone Mindstate
De La Soul · 1993
48 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop
A vibrant tapestry of eclectic samples and playful lyricism that redefines hip-hop's boundaries.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, playful listening bursts
- varied pacing throughout experience
- lyrical depth and creativity
- quirky, whimsical soundscapes
- reflective moments of introspection
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 21, 1993, 'Buhloone Mindstate' was De La Soul's fourth studio album, following their commercial breakthrough with '3 Feet High and Rising'. At this point in their career, they were exploring new artistic directions after a tumultuous period marked by legal battles over sampling rights, pushing against the constraints of mainstream hip-hop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- A Tribe Called Quest· The Roots· J Dilla
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:52
- 2 Eye Patch 2:28
- 3 En Focus 3:15
- 4 Patti Dooke 5:54
- 5 I Be Blowin’ 4:58
- 6 Long Island Wildin’ 1:30
- 7 Ego Trippin’, Part Two 3:52
- 8 Paul’s Revenge 0:43
- 9 3 Days Later 2:39
- 10 Area 3:31
- 11 I Am I Be 5:03
- 12 In the Woods 4:03
- 13 Breakadawn 4:14
- 14 Dave Has a Problem… Seriously 0:55
- 15 Stone Age 4:12
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