De La Soul – 3 Feet High and Rising vinyl record
De La Soul – 3 Feet High and Rising vinyl record

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De La Soul - 3 Feet High & Rising

£34.99
Format
Special Edition · Yellow Vinyl

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De La Soul’s "3 Feet High and Rising" is a seminal album that revolutionized hip-hop. Released in 1989, this album introduced a new sound characterized by eclectic samples, clever wordplay, and a playful spirit. Tracks like "Me Myself and I" and "The Magic Number" are iconic, blending humor with social commentary. The album’s innovative production and positive vibes set it apart from its contemporaries, earning it critical acclaim and a lasting legacy. "3 Feet High and Rising" remains a cornerstone of hip-hop, celebrated for its creativity and influence on the genre’s evolution.
Tracklist

Intro
The Magic Number
Change In Speak
Cool Breeze On The Rocks
Side B
Can U Keep A Secret
Jenifa Taught Me
Ghetto Thang
Details

Format: Yellow Vinyl

Release Date: 3rd March 1989

Barcode: 0810098502580
Format

Why We Love It

3 Feet High and Rising doesn't just sound joyful—it changed what hip-hop could be. Built from hundreds of playful samples, surreal humour and razor-sharp lyricism, De La Soul created an album that felt completely unlike anything before it. It's endlessly inventive, endlessly quotable and somehow still sounds fresh decades later. If you're only ever going to own one Native Tongues record, this is the place to start.

Sam's Note

One of those records that never fails to put me in a better mood. Every time I return to it I notice another sample, another joke or another incredible production choice. It's playful without ever being lightweight, and I think every record collection should have a copy.

Sounds Like

A Tribe Called Quest
Jungle Brothers
The Pharcyde
Digable Planets
Beastie Boys

Mood

Joyful
Playful
Sunny
Nostalgic
Creative

Perfect For

Weekend mornings
Cooking dinner
House parties
Driving with the windows down

12 Bar Listening Guide

First Listen
Reveals More
Atmosphere
Originality

Why This Album Matters

Released in 1989, 3 Feet High and Rising completely rewrote the rules of hip-hop. Built from an astonishing collage of samples, playful skits and genre-spanning influences, De La Soul's debut rejected the genre's hard-edged conventions in favour of something colourful, curious and entirely original. More than three decades on, it still reveals another hidden detail with every listen — one of the most inventive, joyful records hip-hop has ever produced.

Formed in Long Island in 1988, De La Soul — Posdnuos, Trugoy the Dove and Maseo — helped redefine what hip-hop could be. Their witty lyricism, eclectic sampling and playful spirit challenged the genre's conventions and opened the door to a more imaginative, experimental sound. Across three decades, they remained one of hip-hop's most influential groups, proving rap could be intellectually adventurous and irresistibly fun at the same time.

"A joyful explosion of imagination that permanently expanded the possibilities of hip-hop."

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