De La Soul: Stakes Is High - 30th Anniversary - COMPACT DISCS

De La Soul: Stakes Is High - 30th Anniversary - COMPACT DISCS

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Title:

Stakes Is High - 30th Anniversary

Artist:

De La Soul

Label:

Chrysalis

Product Type:

COMPACT DISCS

UPC:

016998079287

Genre:

Rap/Hip Hop

Release Date:

2026-10-23

Number of Discs:

2

Additional Details:

Explicit Lyrics, ANNIVERSARY EDITION, BONUS TRACK, REMASTERED

de la Soul's Stakes Is High captures the group at a crucial turning point: older, sharper, and completely locked in. Released in 1996, the album marked their fourth full-length and their fi rst without Prince Paul, opening the door to a tougher, more stripped-back sound led in part by a young J Dilla on the title track. That lead single became one of de La's signature statements, peaking at No. 53 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, while the album reached No. 4 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. But numbers only tell part of the story - Stakes Is High remains such a vital listen because it hears de la Soul confronting the mid-'90s head-on, with wit, frustration, and a deep sense of artistic confi dence. From "The Bizness" to "Itzsoweezee (HOT)," the album balances soulful production and clear-eyed commentary in a way that still feels fresh decades later. It's one of those records that may not have shouted the loudest on arrival, but it's infl uence and reputation have only grown with time. In celebration of the 30th anniversary, this 2CD set includes the original album, Instrumentals, and bonus material.

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