What makes Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey) by De La Soul notable?

The album is notable for its experimental approach and was a commercial success, reaching No. 9 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It solidified De La Soul's reputation as pioneers of jazz rap and alternative hip-hop, influencing countless artists and shaping the genre's future direction. Released in 1991, 'Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)' marked De La Soul's shift towards a more polished sound following their groundbreaking debut album, '3 Feet High and Rising.' At this point in their career, the group was consolidating their influence on the alternative hip-hop scene while continuing to defy genre conventions.

How many songs are on Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)?

Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey) has 4 tracks, running approximately 17 minutes.

Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)

De La Soul · 1991

17 min · 4 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop

A vibrant blend of playful samples and intricate wordplay that showcases De La Soul's innovative spirit in hip-hop.

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Tracklist

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1 Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey) (Extended Decision) Standout 5:17
2 Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey) (Radio Decision) Standout 4:01
3 Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey) (Piles And Piles Of Demo Tapes Bi-Da Miles) (Conley's Decision) 4:07
4 Afro Connections at Hi 5 (In the Eyes of a Hoodlum) Standout 3:43

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