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3 Feet High and Rising is the debut studio album by the American hip hop group De La Soul, released on February 6, 1989, by Tommy Boy Records. It was the first of three collaborations with the producer Prince Paul, and was the critical and commercial peak of both parties.
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With 3 Feet High and Rising, the trio teamed with producer Prince Paul to create a template for free-thinking, creative hip-hop that wasn’t afraid to challenge the still-budding...
Mar 10, 2023 · Mar 10, 2023 9:55am PT. De La Soul Producer Prince Paul on Trugoy’s Passing, Preserving Mistakes on ‘3 Feet High and Rising,’ and the Group’s Legacy. By Todd Gilchrist. Johnny Nunez....
De La Soul’s 3 Feet High and Rising was released on March 3, 1989 through Tommy Boy Records. It peaked at #24 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. The...
Despite producing the majority of 3 Feet High and Rising and playing a significant role in the production of De La Soul is Dead and Buhloone Mindstate, Paul’s ability to benefit...
Dec 8, 2011 · The formation of De La Soul, and its seminal debut album 3 Feet High and Rising, redefined the possibilities of sampling in hip-hop. Digger deeper than the typical funk and Jazz records,...
Sep 23, 2018 · September 23, 2018. Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today, we revisit the groundbreaking 1989...
