{"product_id":"de-la-soul-stakes-is-high-30th-anniversarybox-setout-23-10","title":"De La Soul - Stakes Is High (30th Anniversary)(Box Set)(Out 23\/10)","description":"\u003cp\u003eStakes Is High (30th Anniversary)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe La Soul's Stakes Is High captures the group at a crucial turning point:\u003cbr\u003eolder, sharper, and completely locked in\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1996, the album marked their fourth full- length and their fi rst without Prince Paul, opening the door to a tougher, more stripped-back sound led in part by a young J Dilla on the title track. That lead single became one of De La's signature statements, peaking at No. 53 on Billboard's Hot R\u0026amp;B\/Hip-Hop Songs chart, while the album reached No. 4 on the Billboard Top R\u0026amp;B\/Hip-Hop Albums chart. But numbers only tell part of the story -- Stakes Is High remains such a vital listen because it hears De La Soul confronting the mid-'90s head-on, with wit, frustration, and a deep sense of artistic confidence. From \"The Bizness\" to \"Itzsoweezee (HOT),\" the album balances soulful production and clear-eyed commentary in a way that still feels fresh decades later. It's one of those records that may not have shouted the loudest on arrival, but its\u003cbr\u003einfluence and reputation have only grown with time\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dead Cloud Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58366285709643,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/7878\/4587\/files\/RMM10351_2.jpg?v=1788610946","url":"https:\/\/deadcloud.co\/products\/de-la-soul-stakes-is-high-30th-anniversarybox-setout-23-10","provider":"Dead Cloud Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}