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De La Soul Prepare 30th Anniversary Edition Of ‘Stakes Is High’
De La Soul are set to reissue their fourth studio album, "Stakes Is High", to mark its 30th anniversary. The record holds a significant place in the group's catalogue as their first without longtime producer Prince Paul, instead featuring early studio contributions from J Dilla, and is regarded as both a critique and a celebration of hip-hop culture during its commercial peak.
The anniversary edition will be released on 23rd October and will include a substantial amount of bonus material, such as a J Dilla remix of the title track featuring Mos Def and Truth Enola, full instrumental versions of the album, and rare cuts including "Chanel No. Fever" and "I Can't Call It". It will be available digitally and across several physical formats, including a 4LP hardcover edition, a 2CD hardcover edition, and exclusive vinyl variants through Amazon, HHV and Fat Beats/Get On Down.
In short
- De La Soul reissue "Stakes Is High" for its 30th anniversary on 23rd October
- Edition features a J Dilla remix, instrumentals and rare tracks
- Multiple formats include vinyl, CD and retailer-exclusive variants
Explained simply
De La Soul are an influential hip-hop group that formed in the late 1980s. "Stakes Is High", their album from 1996, is being reissued three decades after its release.
The album is notable as the group's first major release without Prince Paul, their longtime producer and collaborator who had shaped their earlier work. Instead, it featured early production work by J Dilla, and was regarded as both a critique and celebration of hip-hop during the genre's commercial peak.
The reissue will include bonus material such as alternate versions and previously unreleased songs. It will be available in multiple formats, from vinyl to digital releases.