Released: 02/06/23
On Stakes Is High, De La Soul regains their footing after shedding the D.A.I.S.Y. philosophy and navigating the fallout on De La Soul Is Dead and Buhloone Mindstate. More confident and less self-conscious, the trio delivers sharp, insightful lyrics that question the state of hip hop (“Super-Emcees”), critique the industry (“The Bizness” with Common), and pay homage to their Long Island roots. It's a return to form that reminds listeners why they stuck with De La in the first place.