2023 Reissue
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|**Stakes Is High** is the fourth studio album by American hip hop group De La Soul. Released on July 2, 1996, by Tommy Boy Records, the album marked a departure from the group’s previous work, with a more serious tone and a focus on the issues facing the hip hop community and society at large.
The album features production by De La Soul themselves, with contributions from J Dilla (credited as Jay Dee). It includes the titular track “Stakes Is High,” which was well-received for its commentary on the state of hip hop and culture.
**Stakes Is High** peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200 and number 4 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Despite its moderate commercial success, the album is highly regarded in the hip hop community for its insightful lyrics and innovative production, further establishing De La Soul as pioneers in the genre.
| A1 | Intro | 2:35 | |
| A2 | Supa Emcees | 3:40 | |
| A3 | The Bizness | 4:22 | |
| A4 | Yunonstop | 1:16 | |
| A5 | Wonce Again Long Island | 3:39 | |
| B1 | Dinninit | 4:21 | |
| B2 | Brakes | 4:06 | |
| B3 | Dog Eat Dog | 3:38 | |
| B4 | Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Ooh Baby | 2:08 | |
| B5 | Long Island Degrees | 3:27 | |
| C1 | Betta Listen | 4:27 | |
| C2 | Itzsoweezee (Hot) | 4:48 | |
| C3 | 4 More | 4:18 | |
| C4 | Big Brother Beat | 3:42 | |
| D1 | Down Syndrome | 3:04 | |
| D2 | Pony Ride | 5:27 | |
| D3 | Stakes Is High | 5:30 | |
| D4 | Sunshine | 3:38 |
