De La Soul's seminal debut album 3 Feet High and Rising was released on March 3, 1989 and is widely considered among the most influential hip-hop albums of all time. It marked the first of three full-length collaborations with producer Prince Paul and contains the singles, “Me Myself and I”, “The Magic Number,” “Buddy,” and “Eye Know.” The album title came from the Johnny Cash song “Five Feet High and Rising.” It is listed on Rolling Stone’s 200 Essential Rock Records as well as their list of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. It is also featured on The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums.
Sampling artists as diverse as Hall & Oates, Steely Dan and The Turtles, 3 Feet High and Rising is often viewed as the stylistic beginning of 1990s alternative hip hop (and especially jazz rap). 3 Feet High & Rising was chosen by the Library of Congress to be added to the National Recording Registry for its cultural significance and general excellence. The album will finally be available on streaming services and in-stores on its anniversary, March 3, 2023.
Tracklist:
1. Intro
2. The Magic Number
3. Change In Speak
4. Cool Breeze on the Rocks
5. Can U Keep a Secret
6. Jenifa Taught Me (Derwin's Revenge)
7. Ghetto Thang
8. Eye Know
9. Take It Off
10. A Little Bit of Soap
11. Tread Water
12. Potholes in My Lawn
13. Say No Go
14. Do as De La Does
15. Plug Tunin' (Last Chance to Comprehend)
16. De La Orgee
17. Buddy
18. Description
19. Me Myself and I
20. This is a Recording 4 Living in a Fulltime ERA (L.I.F.E.)
21. I Can Do Anything (Delacratic)
22. D.A.I.S.Y. Age
