: A rhythmic celebration of the trio's creative chemistry.
: Incorporates whistling from Otis Redding and a guitar line from Steely Dan’s "Peg". "Say No Go"
: Features a prominent loop from Funkadelic’s "(Not Just) Knee Deep". "The Magic Number" : Samples the Schoolhouse Rock!
(specifically the recurring "quiz show" theme), which became a staple in hip-hop albums for decades.
The album features a dizzying collage of samples, blending elements from: de la soul 3 feet high and rising 1989 320kbpsrar
The intricate layers of samples are not lost in compression.
The search for is a nostalgic artifact from a digital dark age, a technical testament to the passion of fans who refused to let a masterpiece be forgotten. It speaks to a time when the only way to experience one of the most important albums in music history was through unofficial channels.
It was selected for the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". Legal and Digital Availability
famously flipped Funkadelic’s "Knee Deep." : A rhythmic celebration of the trio's creative chemistry
theme and Johnny Cash, from whom the album title is derived. "Eye Know"
Standing for "Da Inner Sound, Y'all," this concept championed individualism and creativity.
's Pazz & Jop Critics Poll in 1989 and eventually being added to the Library of Congress’s National Recording Registry. Its message of individuality—epitomized by the hit "Me Myself and I"—offered a blueprint for self-expression that resonated far beyond the traditional rap audience. Despite a decades-long legal struggle over sample clearances that kept it off streaming platforms until 2023, its influence never waned.
3 Feet High and Rising Artist: De La Soul Release Year: 1989 Audio Quality: 320kbps (a relatively high-quality MP3 encoding) File Format: RAR (a compressed archive file) "The Magic Number" : Samples the Schoolhouse Rock
3 Feet High and Rising did something rare: it expanded the borders of what hip-hop culture could accept. It proved that vulnerability, humor, intellect, and whimsy belonged in rap just as much as bravado and grit. Without De La Soul, the musical trajectories of OutKast, Beastie Boys (specifically Paul’s Boutique ), Pharrell Williams, Childish Gambino, and Tyler, the Creator would be unimaginable.
Released on March 3, 1989 , De La Soul’s debut album, 3 Feet High and Rising
Eye Know: A soulful, melodic love letter showcasing their softer side.