Potholes in My Lawn
De La Soul · 1988
16 min · 5 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop
Innovative samples and playful lyricism blend seamlessly in this groundbreaking alternative hip-hop debut.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its role in redefining hip-hop aesthetics and paving the way for future artists within the alternative hip-hop movement. It was critically acclaimed for its originality and creativity, influencing a myriad of subsequent artists and shaping the sound of the genre in the late 1980s.
- Career context
- Released in 1988, 'Potholes in My Lawn' marked De La Soul's debut album, establishing them as pioneers in the alternative hip-hop scene. At this point, they were fresh faces in a genre dominated by more traditional sounds, setting the stage for their unique fusion of jazz and funk influences.
- 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 Jenifa (Taught Me) Standout 4:46
- 2 Skip 2 My Loop 1:07
- 3 Potholes in My Lawn Standout 3:49
- 4 They Don’t Know That the Soul Don’t Go for That Standout 3:25
- 5 Derwin 3:50
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