Released 30 years ago
Stakes Is High
De La Soul · 1996
68 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop
A reflective blend of jazz-infused beats and sharp lyrical commentary that redefines hip-hop's landscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective listening sessions
- thought-provoking lyrical depth
- steady, consistent energy levels
- layered, dense sonic textures
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'Stakes Is High' marked De La Soul's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed work 'Buhloone Mindstate'. At this point in their career, they were navigating the changing tides of hip-hop, seeking to maintain their artistic integrity while addressing industry pressures and the commercialization of rap music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- A Tribe Called Quest· The Roots· J Dilla
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 2:35
- 2 Supa Emcees 3:40
- 3 The Bizness 5:42
- 4 Wonce Again Long Island 3:39
- 5 Dinninit 4:20
- 6 Brakes 4:06
- 7 Dog Eat Dog 3:38
- 8 Baby Baby Baby Baby Ooh Baby 2:08
- 9 Long Island Degrees 3:27
- 10 Betta Listen 4:27
- 11 Itzsoweezee (Hot) 4:48
- 12 4 More 4:18
- 13 Big Brother Beat 3:42
- 14 Down Syndrome 3:04
- 15 Pony Ride 5:27
- 16 Stakes Is High 5:30
- 17 Sunshine 3:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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