{"product_id":"de-la-soul-stakes-is-high-30th-anniversary-preorder-out-10-23","title":"De La Soul- Stakes Is High (30th Anniversary) PREORDER OUT 10\/23","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a preorder. Albums can be picked up or will be mailed out upon street date. Order by 10\/9\/26 to get by 10\/23\/26.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel: Vagrant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginally released 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDe 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 first 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\u0026amp;B\/Hip-Hop Songs chart, while the album reached No. 4 on the Billboard Top R\u0026amp;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 its 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. The 4LP box set includes the original album, Instrumentals, and bonus material on spoke effect black and white vinyl in a book box with a UV print of Dave on the vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack listing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eIntro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSupa Emcees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Bizness (Feat. Common)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eYunonstop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eWonce Again Long Island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDinninit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eBrakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDog Eat Dog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eBaby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Ooh Baby (Feat. Jazzyfatnastees)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eLong Island Degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eBetta Listen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eItzsoweezee (Hot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e4 More (Feat. Zhane)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eBig Brother Beat (Feat. Mos Def)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDown Syndrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003ePony Ride (Feat. Truth Enola)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eStakes Is High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSunshine \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eIntro (Instrumental Edit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSupa Emcees (Instrumental Edit) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Bizness (Instrumental Edit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eYunonstop (Instrumental Edit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eWonce Again Long Island (Instrumental Edit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDinninit (Instrumental Edit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eBrakes (Instrumental Edit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDog Eat Dog (Instrumental Edit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eBaby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Ooh Baby (Instrumental Edit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eLong Island Degrees (Instrumental Edit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eBetta Listen (Instrumental Edit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eItzsoweezee (Hot) [Instrumental Edit]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e4 More (Instrumental Edit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eBig Brother Beat (Instrumental Edit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDown Syndrome (Instrumental Edit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003ePony Ride (Instrumental Edit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eStakes Is High (Instrumental)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSunshine (Instrumental Edit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eChanel No. Fever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eI Can't Call It\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eItzsoweezee (Hot) [De la Soul Remix] {Feat. 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