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De La Soul - Stakes Is High (30th Anniversary) [CD]

De La Soul - Stakes Is High (30th Anniversary) [CD]

This item will be released on October 23, 2026
£19.48
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This item will be released on Friday 23rd October. It will be shipped to arrive on or around the release date.

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 confidence. 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 its influence and reputation have only grown with time. This 30th Anniversary Edition includes newly remastered audio, the original album, instrumentals, remixes, and rare recordings. Highlights include the “Stakes Is High (J Dilla Remix)” featuring Mos Def and Truth Enola, an alternate J Dilla remix, and rare tracks such as “Chanel No. Fever” and “I Can’t Call It.”

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This item will be released on Friday 23rd October. It will be shipped to arrive on or around the release date.

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 confidence. 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 its influence and reputation have only grown with time. This 30th Anniversary Edition includes newly remastered audio, the original album, instrumentals, remixes, and rare recordings. Highlights include the “Stakes Is High (J Dilla Remix)” featuring Mos Def and Truth Enola, an alternate J Dilla remix, and rare tracks such as “Chanel No. Fever” and “I Can’t Call It.”

Track Listing

INTRO

SUPA EMCEES

THE BIZNESS (FEAT. COMMON)

YUNONSTOP

WONCE AGAIN LONG ISLAND

DINNINIT

BRAKES

DOG EAT DOG

BABY, BABY, BABY, BABY, OOH BABY (FEAT. JAZZYFATNASTEES)

LONG ISLAND DEGREES

BETTA LISTEN

ITZSOWEESEE (HOT)

4 MORE (FEAT. ZHANE)

BIG BROTHER BEAT (FEAT. MOS DEF)

DOWN SYNDROME

PONY RIDE (FEAT. TRUTH ENOLA)

STAKES IS HIGH

SUNSHINE

INTRO (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)

SUPA EMCEES (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)

THE BIZNESS (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)

YUNONSTOP (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)

WONCE AGAIN LONG ISLAND (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)

DINNINIT (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)

BRAKES (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)

DOG EAT DOG (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)

BABY, BABY, BABY, BABY, OOH BABY (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)

LONG ISLAND DEGREES (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)

BETTA LISTEN (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)

ITZSOWEEZEE (HOT) [INSTRUMENTAL EDIT]

4 MORE (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)

BIG BROTHER BEAT (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)

DOWN SYNDROME (INSTRUMENTAL EDIE)

PONY RIDE (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)

STAKES IS HIGH (INSTRUMENTAL)

SUNSHINE (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)

CHANEL NO. FEVER

I CAN'T CALL IT

ITZSOWEEZEE (HOT) [DE LA SOUL REMIX] {FEAT. YANKEE B.}

STAKES IS HIGH (J DILLA REMIX) [FEAT. MOS DEF AND TRUTH ENCOLA]

STAKES IS HIGH (J DILLA ALTERNATE REMIX)

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  • Product Type: Audio CD
  • Barcode: 0016998079287
  • Release Date: October 23, 2026
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