Original Album Series

~ Release by De La Soul (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

CD 1: 3 Feet High & Rising
CD 2: De La Soul Is Dead
CD 3: Buhloone Mindstate
CD 4: Stakes Is High
CD 5: AOI: Bionix

Annotation last modified on 2015-05-31 17:05 UTC.

Tracklist

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1▼CD: 3 Feet High & Rising
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1Intro
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
Intro (3 Feet High and Rising)
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
Prinse Pawl Musick and T-Girl Music, LLC
De La Soul2.41:41
2The Magic Number
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Scotty Hard
arranger:
De La Soul
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989) and A.O.I., LLC (in 2023)
samples:
Reading the Comics - July, 1945 by Fiorello La Guardia (American politician) (spoken vocals) and Three Is a Magic Number by Bob Dorough
recording of:
The Magic Number (from 1988 until 1989)
writer:
James Brown (The Godfather of Soul), Johnny Cash (country music legend), Bob Dorough, Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
ABC Circle Music Inc., American Broadcasting Music, Inc., Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA) and Golo Publishing (BMI-affiliated)
De La Soul3.43:16
3Change in Speak
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
arranger:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
Change in Speak
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Patrick Patterson, Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer), Steve Scipio and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul2.52:33
4Cool Breeze on the Rocks
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
P.A. Pasemaster Mase (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
arranger:
P.A. Pasemaster Mase (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
Cool Breeze on the Rocks
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
T-Girl Music, LLC
De La Soul2.30:48
5Can U Keep a Secret
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer and mixer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
samples:
Got to Get a Knutt by The New Birth (US funk and R&B group)
recording of:
Can U Keep a Secret
composer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
instruments arranger:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
De La Soul2.151:41
6Jenifa Taught Me (Derwin’s Revenge)
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
De La Soul and Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
arranger:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
samples:
Shout, Part 1 by The Isley Brothers, Take the Money and Run by Steve Miller Band (American rock band), The Assembly Line by Commodores (US funk/soul band with Lionel Richie) and Think (About It) by Lyn Collins
recording of:
Jenifa Taught Me
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul2.73:25
7Ghetto Thang
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
arranger:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
samples:
Dreaming About You by The Blackbyrds, Funky President (People It’s Bad) by James Brown (The Godfather of Soul), Problems of the World (Today) by The Fearless Four, Rock Creek Park by The Blackbyrds, Trans‐Europe Express by Kraftwerk and Who Is She (and What Is She to You) by Gladys Knight & the Pips
recording of:
Ghetto Thang
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul2.53:36
8Transmitting Live From Mars
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
arranger:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
Transmitting Live From Mars
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
T-Girl Music, LLC
De La Soul2.41:12
9Eye Know
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
arranger:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
samples:
(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding (whistling), Get Out Of My Life, Woman by Lee Dorsey (drums (drum set)), Peg (original studio mix) by Steely Dan (group founded by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen) (lead vocals, guitar, keyboard) and Sing a Simple Song by Sly & the Family Stone (drums (drum set))
recording of:
Eye Know
writer:
Walter Becker, Donald Fagen, Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul3.354:13
10Take It Off
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer and mixer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
arranger:
De La Soul
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
Take It Off
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
T-Girl Music, LLC
De La Soul2.151:53
11A Little Bit of Soap
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
arranger:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
A Little Bit of Soap
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
T-Girl Music, LLC
De La Soul2.150:57
12Tread Water
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer and mixer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
arranger:
De La Soul
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
Tread Water
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
T-Girl Music, LLC
De La Soul2.93:46
13Potholes in My Lawn
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
arranger:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
samples:
Magic Mountain by Eric Burdon & War (US funk/rock band), Magic Mountain by Eric Burdon & War (US funk/rock band) and Synthetic Substitution by Melvin Bliss
recording of:
Potholes in My Lawn
writer:
Papa Dee Allen, Harold Brown, B.B. Dickerson, Jerry Goldstein (producer, record label owner and publisher), Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Lonnie Jordan, Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Charles Miller (US saxophonist & flutist, member of War), Lee Oskar, Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer), Howard E. Scott (US funk/rock guitarist, member of War) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul2.93:50
14Say No Go
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
arranger:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
samples:
Baby Let Me Take You (in My Arms) by Detroit Emeralds, Crossword Puzzle by Sly Stone, I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do) by Daryl Hall & John Oates, I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do) (single version) by Daryl Hall & John Oates and I’m Chief Kamanawanalea (We’re the Royal Macadamia Nuts) by The Turtles (late 60s US rock band)
recording of:
Say No Go
writer:
Sara Allen, Daryl Hall, Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), John Oates, Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer), Steve Scipio, Abrim Tilmon and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul2.94:20
15Do as De La Does
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer and mixer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
arranger:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
Do as De La Does
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
T-Girl Music, LLC
De La Soul2.152:12
16Plug Tunin’ (Last Chance to Comprehend)
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
arranger:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
Plug Tunin’ (Last Chance to Comprehend)
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul) and Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
publisher:
T-Boy Music LLC
De La Soul2.354:07
17De La Orgee
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer and mixer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
arranger:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
De La Orgee
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
T-Girl Music, LLC
De La Soul2.41:14
18Buddy
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
P.A. Pasemaster Mase (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
guest performer:
Jungle Brothers (US hip hop group), Phife Dawg and Q‐Tip (American rapper)
arranger:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
samples:
Girl, I Think the World About You by Commodores (US funk/soul band with Lionel Richie) and Hit or Miss by Bo Diddley (American singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer)
recording of:
Buddy (original)
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kamaal Ibn John Fareed (American rapper), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Michael Small (US rapper Michael Small, member of Jungle Brothers), Nathaniel Hall (Nathaniel Hall), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
Daisy Age, Inc., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and We Blows Up Music
sub-publisher:
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division), ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
De La Soul with Jungle Brothers & Q‐Tip2.654:55
19Description
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer and mixer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
arranger:
Qualiall (American rapper)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
Description
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
T-Girl Music, LLC and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
De La Soul2.11:32
20Me Myself and I
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
P.A. Pasemaster Mase (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
arranger:
P.A. Pasemaster Mase (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and Trugoy the Dove
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
samples:
(Not Just) Knee Deep by Funkadelic (original funk band)
part of:
Grammy Award: Best Rap Performance nominees (number: 1990)
recording of:
Me Myself and I
writer:
George Clinton (US funk musician), Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer), Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and Philippe Wynn
De La Soul3.63:50
21This Is a Recording 4 Living in a Fulltime Era (L.I.F.E.)
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
arranger:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
samples:
Got to Get a Knutt by The New Birth (US funk and R&B group)
recording of:
This Is a Recording for Living in a Fulltime Era
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
T-Girl Music, LLC
De La Soul2.753:10
22I Can Do Anything (Delacratic)
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer and mixer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
vocals:
Wise (US rapper - Stetsasonic)
arranger:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
I Can Do Anything (Delacratic)
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
T-Girl Music, LLC
De La Soul2.20:41
23D.A.I.S.Y. Age
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer and mixer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
arranger:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
D.A.I.S.Y. Age
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
T-Girl Music, LLC
De La Soul2.154:43
24Plug Tunin’ (original 12″ version)
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
De La Soul
arranger:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
Plug Tunin’ (Last Chance to Comprehend)
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul) and Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
publisher:
T-Boy Music LLC
De La Soul2.753:43
2▼CD: De La Soul Is Dead
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1Intro
samples:
D.A.I.S.Y. Age by De La Soul
recording of:
Intro
composer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
2:14
2Oodles of O’s
samples:
Diamonds on My Windshield by Tom Waits, Funky Drummer, Part 1 by James Brown (The Godfather of Soul), Hihache by Lafayette Afro-Rock Band, Jenifa Taught Me (Derwin’s Revenge) by De La Soul, Stretching by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers and The Show by Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew
recording of:
Oodles of O’s
additional writer:
Tom Waits
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
43:33
3Talkin’ Bout Hey Love
samples:
Hey Love (stereo) by Stevie Wonder, Les Oubliettes by Serge Gainsbourg and Mr. Blue Sky (album version) by Electric Light Orchestra (British rock group)
recording of:
Talkin’ Bout Hey Love
additional writer:
Morris Broadnax (Soul and R&B music songwriter), Serge Gainsbourg, Clarence Paul and Stevie Wonder
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
42:27
4Pease Porridge
samples:
Black Eyed Susan Brown by Brother Bones, Finger Fun by Sharron Lucky, God Make Me Funky by The Headhunters (US jazz‐funk fusion band), Make It Funky by James Brown (The Godfather of Soul) and Pease Porridge Hot by Sharron Lucky
recording of:
Pease Porridge
additional writer:
Brian Birthwright, Al Goodhart and Al Hoffman
writer:
Herbert Magidson, Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
45:02
5Skit 1
20:26
6Johnny’s Dead a.k.a. Vincent Mason (live From the BK Lounge)
31:57
7A Roller Skating Jam Named “saturdays”
producer:
De La Soul and Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
other vocals [disco diva singer]:
Vinia Mojica
other vocals [WRMS personality]:
Russell Simmons
samples:
Ebony Jam by Tower of Power (US R&B-based horn section & band), Evil Vibrations by Mighty Ryeders, Good Times (LP / 12″ version) by Chic (US disco group), Grease by Frankie Valli (American singer and actor, best known as the frontman of The Four Seasons), I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl) (album version) by Instant Funk, Light My Fire by Young–Holt Unlimited and Saturday in the Park by Chicago (American pop rock/jazz fusion band)
recording of:
A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays" (album version)
writer:
Raymond Earl (Bassist), Barry Gibb, Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kamaal Ibn John Fareed (American rapper), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Rodney Mathews (Mighty Ryeders), Kim Miller, Scotty Miller (US drummer), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
4.654:02
8WRMS’ Dedication to the Bitty
samples:
In All My Wildest Dreams by Joe Sample and The Breakdown, Part 2 by Rufus Thomas (US blues & funk singer & songwriter)
0:46
9Bitties in the BK Lounge
samples:
It's Your Thing by Lou Donaldson, La Di‐Da‐Di by Doug E. Fresh and M.C. Ricky D (earlier name of hip hop MC Slick Rick), Money (Dollar Bill Y'all) by Jimmy Spicer and No Frills by Taana Gardner
recording of:
Bitties in the BK Lounge
additional writer:
O’Kelly Isley and Kenton Nix
writer:
Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
35:40
10Skit 2
20:31
11My Brother’s a Basehead
samples:
Gangsta Gangsta by N.W.A (US hip hop group), La Di‐Da‐Di by Doug E. Fresh and M.C. Ricky D (earlier name of hip hop MC Slick Rick), Stick 'em by Fat Boys (US hip-hop trio), The Game of Love by Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders and Touch Me (original studio mix) by The Doors
recording of:
My Brother’s a Basehead
additional writer:
Clint Ballard, Jr. and Robby Krieger (American guitarist, member of The Doors)
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
44:20
12Let, Let Me In
samples:
At My Front Door by The El Dorados (R&B group from Chicago), I’ll Be Doggone by Instant Funk, Tramp by Lowell Fulson and Twine Time by Alvin Cash & The Crawlers
recording of:
Let, Let Me In
additional writer:
Brian Birthwright and Jimmy McCracklin (blues singer, songwriter)
writer:
Lowell Fulson, Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
33:26
13Afro Connections at a Hi 5 (In the Eye of the Hoodlum)
samples:
And That’s Saying a Lot by Chuck Jackson (US R&B/soul vocalist), Bust That Groove by Stetsasonic and For Goodness Sakes Look at Those Cakes by James Brown (The Godfather of Soul)
recording of:
Afro Connections at a Hi 5 (In the Eyes of the Hoodlum)
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
44:03
14Rap de Rap Show
guest vocals:
Kim Carter, Divine Styler, Chris Height, Jungle Brothers (US hip hop group), Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer), Q‐Tip (American rapper), Bobby Simmons (US hip hop producer, in 80s group Stetsasonic) and Mike Teelucksingh
vocals:
De La Soul
32:20
15Millie Pulled a Pistol on Santa
samples:
I’ll Stay by Funkadelic (original funk band), I'll Wait by The Parliaments, Mommy, What’s a Funkadelic? by Funkadelic (original funk band), On the Run by Jungle Brothers (US hip hop group) and Synthetic Substitution by Melvin Bliss
recording of:
Millie Pulled a Pistol on Santa
additional writer:
George Clinton (US funk musician) and Grace Cook
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
44:09
16Who Do U Worship
recording of:
Who Do U Worship?
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
42:00
17Skit 3
20:33
18Kicked Out the House
samples:
La Di‐Da‐Di by Doug E. Fresh and M.C. Ricky D (earlier name of hip hop MC Slick Rick)
recording of:
Kicked Out the House
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
1:56
19Pass the Plugs
samples:
Description by De La Soul, Oops! Here I Go Again by Edna Wright (R&B singer) and Pass the Peas by The J.B.’s
recording of:
Pass the Plugs
additional writer:
Bill Smith (William Marvin Smith, US soul producer, composer, arranger, bass guitarist from Detroit, MI) and Edna Wright (R&B singer)
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer), Jeff Perry and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
43:30
20Not Over Till the Fat Lady Plays The (demo)
samples:
En Melody by Serge Gainsbourg, La Di‐Da‐Di by Doug E. Fresh and M.C. Ricky D (earlier name of hip hop MC Slick Rick), Mr. Cab Driver by Lenny Kravitz and Please Listen to My Demo (explicit) by EPMD
recording of:
Not Over Till the Fat Lady Plays the Demo
additional writer:
Serge Gainsbourg and Jean-Claude Vannier
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
21:30
21Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)
samples:
Help Is on the Way (vocal) by The Whatnauts, Impeach the President by The Honey Drippers (70s US funk band, backing band for Roy C. Hammond), Name and Number by Curiosity Killed the Cat and Pass the Peas by The J.B.’s
recording of:
Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)
writer:
Julian Godfrey Brookhouse, Michael Drummond, Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer), Glenn Skinner, Nicholas Bernard Thorp, Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and Ben Volpeliere-Pierrot (singer from Curiosity Killed the Cat)
composer:
Trugoy the Dove
4.55:06
22WRMS: Cat’s in Control
20:34
23Skit 4
20:12
24Shwingalokate
samples:
Bust That Groove by Stetsasonic, Flash Light by Parliament, Mr. Groove by One Way (United States R&B/funk) and Placebo Syndrome by Parliament
recording of:
Shwingalokate
additional writer:
George Clinton (US funk musician), Kevin McCord and William “Billy Bass” Nelson
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
34:13
25Fanatic of the B Word
samples:
Freedom by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious 5 and Get Out of My Life, Woman by Lee Dorsey
4:09
26Keepin’ the Faith
producer:
De La Soul and Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
samples:
Could You Be Loved by Bob Marley & The Wailers, Johnny the Fox Meets Jimmy the Weed by Thin Lizzy (Irish hard rock band), Just a Touch of Love by Slave (70s/80s US funk band), Sign of the Times by Bob James (US jazz keyboardist, arranger and producer), The Champ by The Mohawks and Walk This Way by Aerosmith (American hard rock band)
recording of:
Keepin’ the Faith
writer:
Mark Adams (Slave bassist), Steve Arrington, Mark Hicks (member of Slave), Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Tom Lockett, Bob Marley (Jamaican reggae artist), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer), Rod Temperton, Ray Turner (keyboard player), Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul), Daniel Webster and Starleana Young
4.54:45
27Skit 5
0:33
3▼CD: Buhloone Mindstate
#TitleRatingLength
1Intro
recorded at:
Sorcerer Studio in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Battery Studio (mastering/archival/digitization studio located at 321 W 44th Street, NYC) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Deep Gully by The Outlaw Blues Band
recording of:
Intro (Buhloone Mindstate)
writer:
Lawrence Dickens, Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
0:53
2Eye Patch
recorded at:
Sorcerer Studio in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Battery Studio (mastering/archival/digitization studio located at 321 W 44th Street, NYC) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Deep Gully by The Outlaw Blues Band and Skypager by A Tribe Called Quest
recording of:
Eye Patch
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
42:28
3En Focus
guest performer:
Dres (US American rapper Andres Titus, member of Black Sheep) and Shortie No Mass
recorded at:
Sorcerer Studio in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Battery Studio (mastering/archival/digitization studio located at 321 W 44th Street, NYC) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Atomic Dog by George Clinton (US funk musician), Intimate Connection by Kleeer and Nothing Is the Same by Grand Funk Railroad
recording of:
En Focus
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
43:15
4Patti Dooke
guest performer:
Pee Wee Ellis, Larry Goldings, Guru (Rapper, half of Gang Starr, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal), Rodney Jones, Maceo Parker (US funk/jazz saxophonist), Melvin Parker, Frank Wes and Fred Wesley
recorded at:
Magic Shop in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Battery Studio (mastering/archival/digitization studio located at 321 W 44th Street, NYC) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
People Make the World Go Round by Milt Jackson, Rock Box by Run‐D.M.C. and Word From Our Sponsor by Boogie Down Productions
recording of:
Patti Dooke
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), KRS‐One, Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer), Scott Sterling (aka. DJ Scott La Rock; member of 12:41) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
5:54
5I Be Blowin'
guest performer:
Maceo Parker (US funk/jazz saxophonist)
performer:
Earl Klugh
recorded at:
Sorcerer Studio in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Battery Studio (mastering/archival/digitization studio located at 321 W 44th Street, NYC) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
You've Made Me So Very Happy by Lou Rawls
recording of:
I Be Blowin
writer:
eden ahbez, Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
44:58
6Long Island Wildin'
performer:
SDP (Scha Dara Parr) and 高木完
recorded at:
Sorcerer Studio in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Battery Studio (mastering/archival/digitization studio located at 321 W 44th Street, NYC) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Ground Hog by The Duke Pearson Big Band and Rebel Without a Pause by Public Enemy (US rap group)
recording of:
Long Island Willin
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
31:31
7Ego Trippin', Part Two
additional producer:
Bob Power
producer:
De La Soul and Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
De La Soul, Bob Power and Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
guest vocals:
Shortie No Mass
recorded at:
Sorcerer Studio in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Battery Studio (mastering/archival/digitization studio located at 321 W 44th Street, NYC) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party) by Beastie Boys, Ain’t No Half Steppin’ by Heatwave (70s/80s R&B/funk band) and Harlem Hendoo by Al Hirt
music videos:
Ego Trippin' (Part Two) by De La Soul
recording of:
Ego Trippin’, Part Two
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
53:52
8Paul's Revenge
recorded at:
Sorcerer Studio in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Battery Studio (mastering/archival/digitization studio located at 321 W 44th Street, NYC) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Come In Out of the Rain by Parliament
recording of:
Paul’s Revenge
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
0:43
93 Days Later
recorded at:
Unique Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Battery Studio (mastering/archival/digitization studio located at 321 W 44th Street, NYC) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Hot Dog by Lou Donaldson, I'm Afraid the Masquerade Is Over by David Porter (US soul musician, producer & songwriter) and Love in the Streets (Ain't Good as the Love at Home) by Johnnie Taylor
recording of:
3 Days Later
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Arthur Snyder, Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and George Walker (US composer)
52:39
10Area
recorded at:
Sorcerer Studio in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Battery Studio (mastering/archival/digitization studio located at 321 W 44th Street, NYC) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Come Dancing by Jeff Beck (English rock guitarist), I Call My Baby Pussycat by Parliament and The New Rap Language by Spoonie Gee (US oldschool rapper) and the Treacherous Three with D.J. Easy Lee (Theodore Moyé)
recording of:
Area
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
53:32
11I Am I Be
instruments:
Jefferson Starship
guest performer:
May May Ali, Busta Rhymes, Chip Fu, Dres (US American rapper Andres Titus, member of Black Sheep), Pee Wee Ellis, Maceo Parker (US funk/jazz saxophonist) and Fred Wesley
performer:
Snooky Pryor (blues harmonica player) and Lou Rawls
recorded at:
Sorcerer Studio in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Battery Studio (mastering/archival/digitization studio located at 321 W 44th Street, NYC) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Keep Your Fat Mouth Out of My Business by Snooky Pryor (blues harmonica player), Miracles by Jefferson Starship, The Next Band - Music: Brother Soul, Part 1 by Eddie Harris (saxophone, piano, vocals) and You've Made Me So Very Happy by Lou Rawls
recording of:
I Am I Be
writer:
Marty Balin, Berry Gordy, Eddie Harris (saxophone, piano, vocals), Brenda Holloway, Patrice Holloway, Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer), Snooky Pryor (blues harmonica player), Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and Frank Wilson (Motown singer/songwriter)
45:03
12In the Woods
guest performer:
Shortie No Mass
recorded at:
Sorcerer Studio in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Battery Studio (mastering/archival/digitization studio located at 321 W 44th Street, NYC) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Track Number Thirteen by Maceo Parker (US funk/jazz saxophonist) / Fred Wesley
recording of:
In the Woods
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Maceo Parker (US funk/jazz saxophonist), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer), Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and Fred Wesley
4:04
13Breakadawn
additional producer:
Bob Power
producer:
De La Soul and Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
De La Soul, Bob Power and Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
recorded at:
Sorcerer Studio in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Battery Studio (mastering/archival/digitization studio located at 321 W 44th Street, NYC) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
I Can’t Help It by Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”), Quiet Storm by Smokey Robinson, Sang and Dance by The Bar-Kays and Yes We Can Can by The Pointer Sisters
recording of:
Breakadawn
writer:
Susaye Greene, Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Rose Ella Jones, Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer), Smokey Robinson, Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and Stevie Wonder
quotes lyrics from:
Rapper’s Delight
54:15
14Dave Has a Problem… Seriously
recorded at:
Sorcerer Studio in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Battery Studio (mastering/archival/digitization studio located at 321 W 44th Street, NYC) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Dave Has a Problem… Seriously
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
30:55
15Stone Age
guest performer:
Biz Markie
recorded at:
Sorcerer Studio in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Battery Studio (mastering/archival/digitization studio located at 321 W 44th Street, NYC) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
A Little Soulful Tune by Taj Mahal (US blues musician), Lonely Days by Gregory Isaacs, Moondial by Les DeMerle and Synthetic Substitution by Melvin Bliss
recording of:
Stone Age
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
4:15
4▼CD: Stakes Is High
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Intro
recording engineer:
Guido Osorio
assistant engineer:
Sean Coffey (US recording engineer)
producer:
De La Soul
mixer:
Tim Latham
recorded at:
World Recording Facility
mixed at:
Platinum Island in New York, New York, United States
samples:
Sing a Simple Song / Can You Remember by The Jackson 5 (The Jacksons, formerly “The Jackson 5”)
recording of:
Intro
composer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul32:36
2Supa Emcees
recording engineer:
Guido Osorio
assistant engineer:
Sean Coffey (US recording engineer)
producer:
De La Soul
mixer:
Tim Latham
recorded at:
World Recording Facility
mixed at:
Platinum Island in New York, New York, United States
samples:
Adventures of Super Rhyme (Rap) by Jimmy Spicer, La Di‐Da‐Di by Doug E. Fresh and M.C. Ricky D (earlier name of hip hop MC Slick Rick), Run’s House by Run‐D.M.C. and Summer Samba by Walter Wanderley
recording of:
Supa Emcees
composer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul3:40
3The Bizness
recording engineer:
Guido Osorio
assistant engineer:
Sean Coffey (US recording engineer)
producer:
De La Soul
mixer:
Tim Latham
guest other vocals and guest performer:
Common (US rapper)
recorded at:
World Recording Facility
mixed at:
Platinum Island in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
The Bizness
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Lonnie Rashid Lynn (US rapper) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul feat. Common5:42
4Wonce Again Long Island
recording engineer:
Guido Osorio
assistant engineer:
Sean Coffey (US recording engineer)
producer:
De La Soul
mixer:
Tim Latham
recorded at:
World Recording Facility
mixed at:
Platinum Island in New York, New York, United States
samples:
Who’s Making Love by Lou Donaldson
recording of:
Wonce Again Long Island
composer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul53:39
5Dinninit
recording engineer:
Tim Latham the "international sound pimp"
assistant engineer:
Sean Coffey (US recording engineer)
producer:
Spearhead X
mixer:
Tim Latham
recorded at and mixed at:
Platinum Island in New York, New York, United States
samples:
Enchanted Lady by Milt Jackson with The Ray Brown Big Band
recording of:
Dinninit
composer:
Xavier Hargrove, Milt Jackson, Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul4:21
6Brakes
recording engineer:
Guido Osorio
assistant engineer:
Sean Coffey (US recording engineer)
producer:
De La Soul
mixer:
Tim Latham
recorded at:
World Recording Facility
mixed at:
Platinum Island in New York, New York, United States
samples:
Children’s Story by Slick Rick, It's Your Rock (vocal) by Fantasy Three, P.S.K. What Does It Mean? by Schoolly D and The Breaks (12″ vocal mix) by Kurtis Blow
recording of:
Brakes
composer:
Reggie Hobdy, Charlie "Rock" Jiminez, Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Lawrence Mack and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul4:07
7Dog Eat Dog
recording engineer:
Guido Osorio
assistant engineer:
Sean Coffey (US recording engineer)
producer:
De La Soul
mixer:
Tim Latham
recorded at:
World Recording Facility
mixed at:
Platinum Island in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Dog Eat Dog
composer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul53:38
8Baby Baby Baby Baby Ooh Baby
recording engineer:
Guido Osorio
assistant engineer:
Sean Coffey (US recording engineer)
producer:
De La Soul
mixer:
Tim Latham
additional vocals:
Jazzyfatnastees
recorded at:
World Recording Facility
mixed at:
Platinum Island in New York, New York, United States
samples:
She's Looking Like a Hobo by Malcolm McLaren
recording of:
Baby Baby Baby Baby Ooh Baby
composer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul42:08
9Long Island Degrees
recording engineer:
Guido Osorio
assistant engineer:
Sean Coffey (US recording engineer)
producer:
De La Soul
mixer:
Tim Latham
recorded at:
World Recording Facility
mixed at:
Platinum Island in New York, New York, United States
samples:
Before I Rest by Les McCann and It Only Happens (When I Look at You) by Aretha Franklin
recording of:
Long Island Degrees
composer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul3:27
10Betta Listen
recording engineer:
Guido Osorio
assistant engineer:
Sean Coffey (US recording engineer)
producer:
De La Soul
mixer:
Tim Latham
recorded at:
World Recording Facility
mixed at:
Platinum Island in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Betta Listen
composer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul4:28
11Itzsoweezee (Hot)
recording engineer:
Tim Latham the "international sound pimp"
assistant engineer:
Sean Coffey (US recording engineer)
producer:
De La Soul
mixer:
Tim Latham
recorded at and mixed at:
Platinum Island in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Itzsoweezee (Hot)
composer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul4:48
124 More
recording engineer:
Tim Latham the "international sound pimp"
assistant engineer:
Sean Coffey (US recording engineer)
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
DJ Ogee
mixer:
Tim Latham
guest performer:
Zhané
recorded at and mixed at:
Platinum Island in New York, New York, United States
samples:
A Rose for Booker by The New Dynamic Chico Hamilton Quintet, Jimmy’s Bonus Beats by Jungle Brothers (US hip hop group) and Never Give You Up by Sharon Redd
recording of:
4 More
composer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Eric Matthew (songwriter, engineer, producer, record label owner, = Joe Tucci), Michael Small (US rapper Michael Small, member of Jungle Brothers), Nathaniel Hall (Nathaniel Hall), Darryl Payne, Gary Scott (DJ Ogee) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul feat. Zhané4:18
13Big Brother Beat
recording engineer:
Tim Latham the "international sound pimp"
assistant engineer:
Sean Coffey (US recording engineer)
producer:
Skeff Anselm
mixer:
Tim Latham
guest performer:
Mos Def (Yasiin Bey, fka Mos Def)
performer:
Mos Def (Yasiin Bey, fka Mos Def)
recorded at and mixed at:
Platinum Island in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Big Brother Beat
composer:
Skeff Anselm, Dante Smith (Yasiin Bey, fka Mos Def), Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul feat. Mos Def3:43
14Down Syndrome
recording engineer:
Guido Osorio
assistant engineer:
Sean Coffey (US recording engineer)
producer:
De La Soul
mixer:
Tim Latham
recorded at:
World Recording Facility
mixed at:
Platinum Island in New York, New York, United States
samples:
Talkin’ Loud and Sayin’ Nothing by James Brown (The Godfather of Soul)
recording of:
Down Syndrome
composer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul3:04
15Pony Ride
recording engineer:
Guido Osorio
assistant engineer:
Sean Coffey (US recording engineer)
producer:
De La Soul
mixer:
Tim Latham
performer:
Truth Enola
recorded at:
World Recording Facility
mixed at:
Platinum Island in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Pony Ride
composer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Sheddrick B. Preston and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul feat. Truth Enola5:27
16Stakes Is High
recording engineer:
Tim Latham the "international sound pimp"
assistant engineer:
Sean Coffey (US recording engineer)
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Jay Dee (US producer and rapper aka Jay Dee)
mixer:
Tim Latham
recorded at:
Platinum Island in New York, New York, United States and World Recording Facility
mixed at:
Platinum Island in New York, New York, United States
samples:
Mind Power by James Brown (The Godfather of Soul), Swahililand (Crystal version) by Ahmad Jamal and Swahililand by Ahmad Jamal
music video for:
Stakes Is High (Official Video with Intro) by De La Soul
recording of:
Stakes Is High
composer:
James Yancey (US producer and rapper aka Jay Dee), Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
IQ Music
De La Soul55:31
17Sunshine
recording engineer:
Tim Latham the "international sound pimp"
assistant engineer:
Sean Coffey (US recording engineer)
producer:
De La Soul
mixer:
Tim Latham
recorded at and mixed at:
Platinum Island in New York, New York, United States
samples:
Blow Your Head by Fred Wesley and The J.B.’s and High on Sunshine by Commodores (US funk/soul band with Lionel Richie)
recording of:
Sunshine
composer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Thomas McClary, Lionel Richie and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul3:41
5▶CD: AOI: Bionix