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3 Feet High and Rising — De La Soul

De La Soul

3 Feet High and Rising

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De La Soul's debut album "3 Feet High and Rising" was recorded primarily at Prince Paul's home studio in New Jersey during 1988-1989, with additional sessions at various studios including Capitol Studios in Hollywood. Prince Paul produced and engineered the majority of the album, working alongside the group to develop their signature sample-heavy, jazz-influenced production style. The album extensively sampled obscure funk, soul, and jazz records, with prominent use of the Akai MPC3000 sampler, establishing a new standard for hip-hop production at the time. Released in March 1989, the album's innovative production approach and playful, positive aesthetic significantly influenced East Coast hip-hop production throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s.

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Tracklist · 24 tracks
  1. 1Intro1:41
  2. 2The Magic Number3:16
  3. 3Change in Speak2:33
  4. 4Cool Breeze on the Rocks0:48
  5. 5Can U Keep a Secret1:41
  6. 6Jenifa Taught Me (Derwin’s Revenge)3:25
  7. 7Ghetto Thang3:36
  8. 8Transmitting Live From Mars1:12
  9. 9Eye Know4:13
  10. 10Take It Off1:53
  11. 11A Little Bit of Soap0:57
  12. 12Tread Water3:46
  13. 13Potholes in My Lawn3:50
  14. 14Say No Go4:20
  15. 15Do as De La Does2:12
  16. 16Plug Tunin’ (Last Chance to Comprehend)4:07
  17. 17De La Orgee1:14
  18. 18Buddy4:55
  19. 19Description1:32
  20. 20Me Myself and I3:50
  21. 21This Is a Recording 4 Living in a Fulltime Era (L.I.F.E.)3:10
  22. 22I Can Do Anything (Delacratic)0:41
  23. 23D.A.I.S.Y. Age4:43
  24. 24Plug Tunin’ (original 12″ version)3:43

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