De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising - Magenta - VINYL LP

3 Feet High and Rising is the debut studio album by hip hop trio de la Soul and was released on March 3, 1989. It marked the first of three full-length collaborations with producer Prince Paul, which would become the critical and commercial peak of both parties. Critically, as well as commercially, the album was a success. It contains the singles, InchMe Myself and IInch, InchThe Magic Number, Inch InchBuddy, Inch and InchEye KnowInch. The album title came from the Johnny Cash song InchFive Feet High and RisingInch. It is listed on Rolling Stone's 200 Essential Rock Records and The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums. When Village Voice held it's annual Pazz & Jop Critics Poll for 1989, 3 Feet High and Rising was ranked #1. It was also listed on the Rolling Stone's The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Released amid the 1989 boom in gangsta rap, which gravitated towards hardcore, confrontational, violent lyrics, de la Soul's uniquely positive style made them an oddity beginning with the first single, InchMe, Myself and I.Inch Their positivity meant many observers labeled them a InchhippieInch group, based on their declaration of the InchD.A.I.S.Y. AgeInch (Da. Inner. Soul. Yall). Sampling artists as diverse as Hall & Oates, Steely Dan and The Turtles, 3 Feet High and Rising is often viewed as the stylistic beginning of 1990s alternative hip hop (and especially jazz rap). 3 Feet High & Rising was chosen by the Library of Congress to be added to the National Recording Registry for it's cultural significance and general excellence. 7Inch box set; 12 7Inch, 42 gram, custom colored 7Inch in custom printed jackets in a 7Inch box w/ a 7Inch pinup and 1 double sided 7Inch slipmat. Album Tracks 1. 1A. Intro 2. 1B. the Magic Number 3. 2A. Change in Speak 4. 2B. Cool Breeze on the Rocks 5. 3A. Can You Keep a Secret? 6. 3B. Jenifa Taught Me 7. 4A. Ghetto Thang 8. 4B.

Double vinyl LP pressing. Stakes is High is the fourth studio album by de la Soul, originally released in 1996. Stakes is High was critically lauded for it's music, lyricism, and it's overall message concerning the artistic decline rap music began to face in the mid-90s. The title track and first single was produced by J Dilla and the album's second single, InchItzsoweezee (HOT)Inch, with only Dave on vocals, was accompanied by a creative music video. The album spawned a third single Inch4 MoreInch, featuring Zhane. The album did provide a launching pad for future star rappers and actors Mos Def, who appeared on the track InchBig Brother BeatInch and Common who is featured on InchThe BiznessInch. Album Tracks 1. Intro 2. Supa Emcees 3. The Bizness 4. Yunonstop 5. Wonce Again Long Island 6. A-Notha 7. Betta Listen 8. Itzsoweezee (Hot) 9. 4 More 10. Big Brother Beat 11. Yet A-Notha 1. Dinnit 2. Brakes 3. Dog Eat Dog 4. Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Ooh Baby 5. Long Island Degrees 6. One More 7. Down Syndrome 8. Pony Ride 9. Stakes Is High 10. Sunshine

LP x 2, 140 gram black vinyl in custom printed sleeves in a customer printed jacket. de la Soul quickly became one of the most revered, game-changing artists in hip-hop and forever cemented their legacy in the hearts and minds of fans around the world. Despite their rapid success and recognition, de la Soul continued to prove themselves as one of the most original, authentic and creative groups in hip-hop, with the of their sophomore album, de la Soul is Dead on May 14, 1991. Featuring once again, the production of visionary producer Prince Paul, their second album further fanned the flames; landing on charts around the world, receiving a five-mic in The Source and securing Gold status by the RIAA. To this day, the project is considered one of the groups best albums to date, having left fans with several certified classics like, A Roller Skating Jam Named Saturdays, Ring, Ring, Ring (Ha Ha Hey) and Keepin' the Faith. Album Tracks 1. Intro 2. Oodles of O'S 3. Talkin' Bout Hey Love 4. Pease Porridge 5. Skit 1 6. Johnny's Dead Aka Vincent Mason (Live from the BK Lounge) 7. A Roller Skating Jam Named InchSaturdaysInch 8. WRMS' Dedication to the Bitty 9. Bitties in the BK Lounge 10. Skit 2 11. My Brother's a Basehead 12. Let, Let Me in 13. Afro Connections at a Hi 5 (In the Eyesof a Hoodlum) 1. Rap de Rap Show 2. Millie Pulled a Pistol on Santa 3. Who Do U Worship? 4. Skit 3 5. Kicked Out the House 6. Pass the Plugs 7. Not Over Till the Fat Lady Plays the Demo 8. Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey) 9. WRMS Cat's in Control 10. Skit 4 11. Shwingalokate 12. Fanatic of the B Word 13. Keepin' the Faith 14. Skit 5