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Stakes is High is the 4th studio album by de la Soul, releasedon July 2, 1996. Stakes is High was critically lauded for it'smusic, lyricism, and it's overall message concerning the artisticdecline rap music began to face in the mid-90s. The title trackand first single was produced by J Dilla and the album's secondsingle, InchItzsoweezee (HOT)Inch, with only Dave on vocals, wasaccompanied by a creative music video. The album spawned athird single Inch4 MoreInch, featuring Zhane. The album did provide alaunching pad for future star rappers and actors Mos Def, whoappeared on the track InchBig Brother BeatInch and Common who isfeatured on InchThe BiznessInch. Album Tracks 1. 1. Intro 2. 2. Supa Emcees 3. 3. the Bizness 4. 4. Yunonstop 5. 5. Wonce Again Long Island 6. 6. Dinninit 7. 7. Brakes 8. 8. Dog Eat Dog 9. 9. Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Ooh Baby 10. 10. Long Island Degrees 11. 11. Betta Listen 12. 12. Itzsoweezee (Hot) 13. 13. 4 More 14. 14. Big Brother Beat 15. 15. Down Syndrome 16. 16. Pony Ride 17. 17. Stakes Is High 18. 18. Sunshine
