3 Feet High and Rising

Playful, groundbreaking, and endlessly creative—De La Soul’s 3 Feet High and Rising is a hip-hop revolution that changed the genre forever. Released in 1989, this album broke all the rules, introducing a psychedelic, sample-heavy, and jazz-infused sound that stood in stark contrast to the hardcore rap dominating the era. With Prince Paul’s genre-blending production and De La Soul’s witty, laid-back lyricism, this record became the blueprint for alternative hip-hop.

From the trippy, sample-laden groove of The Magic Number to the infectious Me Myself and I and the socially conscious Ghetto Thang, 3 Feet High and Rising is an album packed with humor, insight, and genre-defying soundscapes. The skit-heavy structure, full of quirky interludes and offbeat humor, helped set the stage for the way hip-hop albums would be structured for years to come.

Now available on high-quality vinyl, 3 Feet High and Rising brings out the richness of its legendary sample layering, funky basslines, and warm analog textures, making it the best way to experience one of hip-hop’s most inventive records.

Track Listing:

1. Intro – 1:41
2. The Magic Number – 3:16
3. Change in Speak – 2:32
4. Cool Breeze on the Rocks (The Melted Version) – 0:48
5. Can U Keep a Secret – 1:40
6. Jenifa Taught Me (Derwin’s Revenge) – 3:25
7. Ghetto Thang – 3:34
8. Transmitting Live from Mars – 1:11
9. Eye Know – 4:12
10. Take It Off – 1:52
11. A Little Bit of Soap – 0:49
12. Tread Water – 3:44
13. Potholes in My Lawn – 3:49
14. Say No Go – 4:19
15. Do As De La Does – 2:06
16. Plug Tunin’ (Last Chance to Comprehend) – 4:06
17. De La Orgee – 1:13
18. Buddy (feat. Jungle Brothers & Q-Tip) – 4:54
19. Description – 1:30
20. Me Myself and I – 3:40
21. This Is a Recording 4 Living in a Full Time Era (L.I.F.E.) – 3:15
22. I Can Do Anything (Delacratic) – 0:40
23. D.A.I.S.Y. Age – 3:55

This isn’t just an album—it’s a hip-hop time capsule, a record that introduced a whole new way of thinking about beats, rhymes, and storytelling. If you want to experience one of the most creative and influential albums in hip-hop history, 3 Feet High and Rising belongs on your turntable.