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De La Soul
The essential De La Soul records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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13 Feet High and RisingDe La SoulStart here
3 Feet High and Rising
A playful, sample-dense debut that opened hip-hop to whimsy, psychedelia and the everyday. Its 'D.A.I.S.Y. Age' optimism was a genuine left turn. Joyful and groundbreaking.
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2De La Soul Is DeadDe La SoulDeep cut
De La Soul Is Dead
A darker, denser follow-up that rejected the hippie label. Sharp and ambitious. A grower among fans.
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3Buhloone MindstateDe La SoulDeep cut
Buhloone Mindstate
A jazzy, low-key peak of mature craft. Smooth and beloved. A cult favourite.