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.
Why this album works
'Buhloone Mindstate' is notable for its innovative use of jazz samples and abstract lyricism, which helped solidify De La Soul's influence in the alternative hip-hop movement. The album received critical acclaim, landing on numerous year-end lists and showcasing the group's ability to blend humor with social commentary, thereby impacting both fans and fellow artists alike.
- 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
- Linkin Park· Mariah Carey· Jennifer Lopez· LL Cool J· Pitbull· Missy Elliott· Mary J. Blige· Black Eyed Peas
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 Standout 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 Standout 5:03
- 12 In the Woods 4:03
- 13 Breakadawn Standout 4:14
- 14 Dave Has a Problem… Seriously 0:55
- 15 Stone Age 4:12
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