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

▶ CD 1: 3 Feet High & Rising
▶ CD 2: De La Soul Is Dead
▼ CD 3: Buhloone Mindstate
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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), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) 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)
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:
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
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
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, 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), 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), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
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
▶ CD 4: Stakes Is High
▶ CD 5: AOI: Bionix