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Live At Tramps, NYC, 1996
''Live at Tramps, NYC, 1996'' is a live album recorded by American hip hop group De La Soul on May 16, 1996, at New York City's Tramps nightclub and released in 2004. During the performances, the group is joined by Jungle Brothers, Common, and Mos Def. Track listing #Maseo Intro – 0:42 #Breakadawn – 3:02 #Supa Emcees – 3:09 #Potholes in My Lawn – 2:37 #Big Brother Beat – 3:57 #*Guest appearance: Mos Def # Me Myself And I – 2:19 #Shwingalokate – 1:48 #Ego Trippin' (Part Two) – 3:37 #Oodles of O's – 2:36 #The Bitch in Yoo – 1:37 #*Guest appearance: Common #The Bizness – 4:21 #*Guest appearance: Common # Itzsoweezee (HOT) – 2:15 #Buddy – 3:01 #*Guest appearance: Jungle Brothers #Stakes Is High ''Stakes Is High'' is the fourth studio album by American hip hop group De La Soul. It was released on July 2, 1996, through Tommy Boy Records. The album marked a change in the group's sound and direction as it was their first release not to b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Live Album
An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as Digital distribution#Music, digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual Phonograph record#78 rpm disc developments, 78 rpm records collected in a bound book resembling a photograph album; this format evolved after 1948 into single vinyl LP record, long-playing (LP) records played at revolutions per minute, rpm. The album was the dominant form of recorded music expression and consumption from the mid-1960s to the early 21st century, a period known as the album era. Vinyl LPs are still issued, though album sales in the 21st-century have mostly focused on CD and MP3 formats. The 8-track tape was the first tape format widely used alongside vinyl from 1965 until being phased out by 1983 and was gradually supplanted by the cassette tape during the 1970s and early 1980s; the populari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mos Def
Yasiin Bey (; born Dante Terrell Smith, December 11, 1973), previously and more commonly known by his stage name Mos Def (), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. His hip hop career began in 1994, alongside his siblings in the short-lived rap group Urban Thermo Dynamics (UTD), after which they appeared on albums by Da Bush Babees and De La Soul. He formed the duo Black Star, alongside fellow Brooklyn-based rapper Talib Kweli, and in 1998 they released their debut album ''Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star'', featuring the singles " Definition" and "Respiration". He was featured on the roster of Rawkus Records and in 1999 released his solo debut, ''Black on Both Sides''. His debut was followed by ''The New Danger'' (2004), ''True Magic'' (2006), and ''The Ecstatic'' (2009). About.com listed him 14th on its "50 Greatest Rappers of All Time". His hits include " Oh No", "Ms. Fat Booty", and "Mathematics". He was a child actor in television films, sitcoms, and th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stakes Is High (song)
"Stakes Is High" is a single by De La Soul released in 1996 from their album ''Stakes Is High''. Overview Released during the height of the East Vs. West (coast) rap rivalries, "Stakes..." was a relentless attack on what De La saw as a decline, not only in hip hop music, but also in hip hop culture. The song included many memorable lines such as Posdnous' "Gun Control, Gun control means using both hands in my land...". Dave's input was no less outspoken: ''"I'm sick of bitches shakin' asses / I'm sick of talkin' about blunts / Sick of Versace glasses / Sick of slang / Sick of half-ass awards shows / Sick of name brand clothes..."'' Posdnous also makes a point to inform us that the Native Tongue Posse, Native Tongues are still together when he states: ''"A meteor has more right than my people / Who be wastin' time screaming who they've hated / That's why the Native Tongues have officially been re-instated"'' An announcement which was furthered by appearing with old friends such ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddy (De La Soul Song)
"Buddy" is the third single released by De La Soul from their album ''3 Feet High and Rising''. The song is often cited as an example of an effective remix; one that includes a change of song lyrics or beat. In this case, both the original song's lyrics and the musical bed received a makeover. With its sampling (music), sample of the bassline from Taana Gardner's 1981 song "Heartbeat", the 7 minute 12" version was clearly tailor-made for dancefloor and provided a striking contrast to the laid back album version. The song was also famous for featuring the major members of the Native Tongues posse, including Q-Tip (rapper), Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest, Jungle Brothers, Queen Latifah and Monie Love. While Phife Dawg appears in the video itself and is heard in the extended mix, the mix in the video eliminates his entire verse. Music video The music video for "Buddy" is introduced by Prince Paul (producer), Prince Paul who explains, "'Buddy' doesn't mean 'girl' or 'sex' for that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bitch In Yoo
"The Bitch in Yoo" is a Single (music), single and wikt:diss song, diss song released by rapper Common (rapper), Common in 1996 in music, 1996. The song first appeared on the Relativity Records compilation ''Relativity Urban Assault'' and later on Roc Raida's ''Crossfaderz''. It was also performed live alongside De La Soul on their album ''Live at Tramps, NYC, 1996''. The b-side of "The Bitch in Yoo" is "The Real Weight", a solo track by No I.D. Overview History In Common's song "I Used to Love H.E.R.", the rapper partially blamed hip hop's change from pro-black music to street music on its domination by West Coast hip hop, West Coast Gangsta rap. In particular, the line "I wasn't salty: she was with the boys in the hood" alluded to the film ''Boyz n the Hood'' (set in South Los Angeles, South Central, Los Angeles), a movie starring Ice Cube. This caused Ice Cube and his group to release the song "Westside Slaughterhouse", throwing jabs at Common, amongst other rappers from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ego Trippin' (Part Two)
"Ego Trippin' (Part Two)" is a 1994 single by American hip hop music, hip hop group De La Soul, and the second single to be released from the group's 1993 album ''Buhloone Mindstate''. The song utilizes sampling (music), music samples taken from the songs of other artists including Al Hirt, Al Hirt's track "Harlem Hendoo" from his 1967 album entitled ''Soul in the Horn''. Track listing #"Ego Trippin' (Part Two) (Original Version)" – 3:52 (Produced by De La Soul & Prince Paul) #"Ego Trippin' (Part Two) (LA Jay Remix)" – 4:13 (Remixed by LA Jay & Royme) #"Ego Trippin' (Part Two) (Original Instrumental)" – 3:52 (Produced by De La Soul & Prince Paul) #"Ego Trippin' (Part Three) (Egoristic Mix)" – 4:42 (Remixed by Spearhead X, Co-Remixed by The Beat Messiahs) #"Ego Trippin' (Part Two) (Gumbo Funk Remix)" – 5:46 (Remixed by N.O. Joe) #"Lovely How I Let My Mind Float" – 4:02 (Produced by De La Soul & Prince Paul) #*Guest Appearance: Biz Markie #"Ego Trippin' (Part Three) (E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Me Myself And I (1989 Song)
"Me Myself and I" is a song by American hip hop trio De La Soul, released in April 1989 as a single from their debut studio album, ''3 Feet High and Rising'' (1989). It was the group's only number one on the US ''Billboard'' R&B chart. The song also topped the ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Play chart. The song's number one position in The Netherlands was spurred by the VPRO television station, who made a documentary about De La Soul after meeting them when they were still unknown. The record label Indisc acquired the local rights from Tommy Boy Records, and immediately seized the opportunity to release the song as a single. It ranked number 46 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop. Critical reception Jerry Smith from ''Music Week'' wrote, "Hot dance band of the moment, De La Soul issue this engagingly loping track from their much acclaimed album, ''3 Feet High and Rising''. And its strong beat and rhythmic rap is sure to take it high chartwards." Track listing List of sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Potholes In My Lawn
"Potholes in My Lawn" is the second single by hip hop group De La Soul, released in 1988 from their album ''3 Feet High and Rising''. The songs were mastered by record mixer and engineer Herb Powers Jr. The song samples "Magic Mountain" by Eric Burdon & War as well as the signature yodeling and jaw harp on Parliament In modern politics, and history, a parliament is a legislative body of government. Generally, a modern parliament has three functions: representing the electorate, making laws, and overseeing the government via hearings and inquiries. Th ...'s "Little Ole Country Boy" off 1970's '' Osmium''. The song was released in some territories as a double A-side with "Jenifa Taught Me (Derwin's Revenge)". The song is notable for being the first hip-hop song to be played on Mars, by NASA's Opportunity Rover in 2004. Track listing # "Jenifa (Taught Me)" — 4:46 # "Skip 2 My Loop" — 1:07 # "Potholes in My Lawn" — 3:49 # "They Don't Know That the Soul Don't ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breakadawn
"Breakadawn" is a 1993 single by American hip hop trio De La Soul, released from their third album, ''Buhloone Mindstate''. It samples "Quiet Storm" by Smokey Robinson and the intro to Michael Jackson's "I Can't Help It", from his ''Off the Wall'' album. Additionally, the song samples "Sang and Dance" by The Bar-Kays. It was a number one hit on the European Dance Radio Chart, while peaking at number 39 in the UK. Track listing #"Breakadawn (Vocal Version)" - 4:15 #"Stickabush" - 1:11 #*Guest Appearance: Dres of Black Sheep In the English language, black sheep is an idiom that describes a member of a group who is different from the rest, especially a family member who does not fit in. The term stems from sheep whose fleece is colored black rather than the more comm ... #"En Focus (Vocal Version)" - 3:15 #*Guest Appearance: Dres of Black Sheep #"The Dawn Brings Smoke" - 2:11 #"Hsubakcits" - 0:15 #*Guest Appearance: Dres of Black Sheep #"En Focus (Instrumental)" - 3:15 #"Breaka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Common (rapper)
Lonnie Rashid Lynn (born March 13, 1972), known by his stage name Common (formerly known as Common Sense), is an American rapper and actor. He debuted in 1992 with the album ''Can I Borrow a Dollar?,'' and gained critical acclaim with his 1994 album ''Resurrection.'' He maintained an underground following into the late 1990s. He achieved mainstream success through his work with the Soulquarians. His first major-label album, '' Like Water for Chocolate'' (2000), received commercial success. In 2003, he won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for the Erykah Badu single " Love of My Life". His 2005 album '' Be'' was also successful and was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2006 Grammy Awards. He received his second Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "Southside" (featuring Kanye West), from his 2007 album ''Finding Forever''. His best-of album, '' Thisisme Then: The Best of Common'', was released in late 2007. In 2011, he launched Think Common Entertainmen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
