In my opinion this is the most depressing album I've ever heard. That being said I love it. It's the 3rd album they're building families and losing people and realizing where they fit in the world. Huge impact on my life. De la is and always will be the greatest.
I wish I woulda heard this when it was released. But even still, I’m hearing this for first time ever and I’m smiling ear to ear. Quality music I tell you. Dove and the crew have left behind a great legacy.
I gotta be honest with you, I was in my 30’s when this 1st came out. I was already a DeLaSoul head. This. Blew. My. Fuckin’ Minnnd. Both their verses are RIDICULOUS. The BEAT?!? Yeahhhh TRUE HipHop KNEW how good this shit was…I’m so glad to read you appreciate it. It means a lot to me and my generation
I was a freshman in high school. Me and my crew visited Leolas CD & Tapes store every Tuesday & Saturday for the new releases.. 1993 & 1994 were two of the best years in hip-hop history. I think Souls of Mischief came out the next week, followed by Black Moon, Tribe - Midnight Marauders, Wu-Tang, Snoop, Del several weeks later.
I was stationed in Germany in 93 when this dropped. My daughter was borned in November of that year, her middle name was made off his daughter's name. I love DE LA Soul for lide.
The most underrated De La record of alltime, Pos verse is an alltime favorite glad its back up on youtube Interesting fact, Pos subtly disses Queen Latifah (along with Young Black Teenagers) in that verse
« Faker than a fist of kids Speakin that they're black When they're just niggas trying to be Greek Or some tongues who lied And said "We'll be natives to the end" Nowadays we don't even speak »
I am old and old school. This is one of the first CDs I had ever bought. I was in junior college and I was completely lost. This album spoke to me in soooo many ways. But especially this song. I keep this CD in my car and listen to it once a month. It does not have a lot of cursing so my two young daughters vibe to it a lot. They always say dad it does not rime and they are looking for hooks and choruses to catch on too. But now my four year old says, I am, I be I am, I be. De La Soul is not Dead. Their music lives on in my 4 and 7 year old daughters. It might blow up, but it won't go pop.....
Beautiful track! I hope people finally come to realize just how PHENOMENAL this album is -- again, or for the first time!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A true masterpiece!!!!!
One of the misunderstood De albums. The 'I Am' track mood/vibe for me is 1982 walking through Fort Greene and Farragut projects 7 at night before going to spin a community center rec room party and seeing my homegirls chilling with a boombox blasting a Cold Crush vs Fantastic MCs tape.. one of the first unofficial Hip Hop albums from the street. I heard something today in 2024 that made me flashback to my party and survival days... I was watching 'The Office" character Andy Benard say "I wish there was a way to know you're in the good 'ole days before you actually left them"
I saw De La Soul outdoors at the Kennedy Center in D.C. They played this and I just cried uncontrollably. I had never done that at any kind of live performance before. A lot was going on in my life and I guess something about this song and performance just struck a chord. It was an amazing release. Buhloone Mind State has always been my favorite De La album.
I ball err time I hear Stakes Is High to the point I turn it off when it comes on... It affects my synesthesia emotionally due to the times and places that these songs were put into my memory. I bumped into Dave at a Goriliza show back stage.. He was taking a pic of his sign on the dressing room door.. I asked why? ( I've toured and barley took a single shot of my own. ) he graciously educated me on time and how it ain't a lot so take it all in... Saw them twice that year!!!!! Great times I'll nerrrr 4get!!!
Man…it was personal. When Pos put it out there that them and Quest weren’t on speaking terms or even if it was Jungle Brothers that line hit hard! “Or some tongues who lied…swore we’d be Natives til the end nowadays we don’t even speak! Damnit man!!!
It's funny how De La made Buhloone Mindstate as a middle finger to Tommy Boy Records but managed to make something so brilliant and ahead of it's time. I have a lot of favorite De La songs and this is definitely one of them
This track is just beyond words to me. It encapsulates a period in time I’ll cherish for the rest of my days. Thank you DLS for creating this.
i agree 100%
RIP Dave. A beautiful group of creators I only appreciate more as those days slip further into the past.
yeah man this is the one .. I am 72 I be 4 the Soul
In my opinion this is the most depressing album I've ever heard. That being said I love it. It's the 3rd album they're building families and losing people and realizing where they fit in the world. Huge impact on my life. De la is and always will be the greatest.
@@1ron_Mik3 You're right, it's just amazing that it could outdepress an album called "De La Soul Is Dead"
This is the one. It may be my favorite De La cut ever, especially as I grow older 🕊
Amazing. They are so good.
I wish I woulda heard this when it was released. But even still, I’m hearing this for first time ever and I’m smiling ear to ear. Quality music I tell you. Dove and the crew have left behind a great legacy.
I gotta be honest with you, I was in my 30’s when this 1st came out. I was already a DeLaSoul head. This. Blew. My. Fuckin’ Minnnd. Both their verses are RIDICULOUS. The BEAT?!? Yeahhhh TRUE HipHop KNEW how good this shit was…I’m so glad to read you appreciate it. It means a lot to me and my generation
It was and still is quite the experience 🌼
I was a freshman in high school. Me and my crew visited Leolas CD & Tapes store every Tuesday & Saturday for the new releases.. 1993 & 1994 were two of the best years in hip-hop history. I think Souls of Mischief came out the next week, followed by Black Moon, Tribe - Midnight Marauders, Wu-Tang, Snoop, Del several weeks later.
@@halfamic
AND KRS-ONE/RETURN OF THE BOOM BAP, SAME LABEL AND DAY AS SOULS OF MISCHIEF..
I was stationed in Germany in 93 when this dropped. My daughter was borned in November of that year, her middle name was made off his daughter's name. I love DE LA Soul for lide.
Never thought the day would come. Bittersweet RIP Dove
Such a sad day that he never got to see. This is my favourite track they ever did
Indeed
Today is a great day everyone
Been rockin with De La since 1989 12th grade. 🎉
Holy shit. Me too. I read a ton of comments but to see another class of 89 is wild. Salute
Me too! 1988. Potholes in my lawn.
88’ here
This is probably thee most intellectually honest song in hiphop history . RIP Trugoy 🕊️
so good to hear this again.
Amen!
De La and Prince Paul dialed it in perfectly here. Been listening to this for damn near thirty years straight.
My favorite track and one of the best albums ever made 💎
De La Soul FOREVER 🌻
Completely agree 💎
Last time I listened to this
Was On Cassette RIP Dave....
me too
Me too.. ✌🏾
The most underrated De La record of alltime, Pos verse is an alltime favorite glad its back up on youtube
Interesting fact, Pos subtly disses Queen Latifah (along with Young Black Teenagers) in that verse
« Faker than a fist of kids
Speakin that they're black
When they're just niggas trying to be Greek
Or some tongues who lied
And said "We'll be natives to the end"
Nowadays we don't even speak »
My favourite De La Soul track of all time. Rest in peace, Plug Two. 🕊️
I am old and old school. This is one of the first CDs I had ever bought. I was in junior college and I was completely lost. This album spoke to me in soooo many ways. But especially this song. I keep this CD in my car and listen to it once a month. It does not have a lot of cursing so my two young daughters vibe to it a lot. They always say dad it does not rime and they are looking for hooks and choruses to catch on too. But now my four year old says, I am, I be I am, I be. De La Soul is not Dead. Their music lives on in my 4 and 7 year old daughters. It might blow up, but it won't go pop.....
they'll thank you for it when they're older...
Beautiful track! I hope people finally come to realize just how PHENOMENAL this album is -- again, or for the first time!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A true masterpiece!!!!!
One of the misunderstood De albums. The 'I Am' track mood/vibe for me is 1982 walking through Fort Greene and Farragut projects 7 at night before going to spin a community center rec room party and seeing my homegirls chilling with a boombox blasting a Cold Crush vs Fantastic MCs tape.. one of the first unofficial Hip Hop albums from the street. I heard something today in 2024 that made me flashback to my party and survival days... I was watching 'The Office" character Andy Benard say "I wish there was a way to know you're in the good 'ole days before you actually left them"
I love this song SOOOO much. Masterpiece and, in my opinion, their best.
STRONG ISLANDDDDD 4 LIFE . RIP THE GREATTTTT TRUGOY
goosebumps
Only just heard this coz Posdnous mentioned it in an interview. As he said, it's one of their best!
Unprecedented wordplay and unmatched style on this track. My ears are in heaven everytime it comes on.
De la soul are one of the greatest rap groups, R.I.P. the dove, you'll never be forgotten 🙏🙏🙏
One of the very best…sounds llike Pos poured his heart out on this one… also loved hearing the great Bob Power’s voice 😂
I saw De La Soul outdoors at the Kennedy Center in D.C. They played this and I just cried uncontrollably. I had never done that at any kind of live performance before. A lot was going on in my life and I guess something about this song and performance just struck a chord. It was an amazing release. Buhloone Mind State has always been my favorite De La album.
I ball err time I hear Stakes Is High to the point I turn it off when it comes on... It affects my synesthesia emotionally due to the times and places that these songs were put into my memory. I bumped into Dave at a Goriliza show back stage.. He was taking a pic of his sign on the dressing room door.. I asked why? ( I've toured and barley took a single shot of my own. ) he graciously educated me on time and how it ain't a lot so take it all in... Saw them twice that year!!!!! Great times I'll nerrrr 4get!!!
ALLDAY ERDAY!!!
So many gems, finally here for us all! #delasoulforever
yes yes
I get a lump in my throat every time I hear this track. True art.
bought this one the day it came out..this kinda hip hop hits your heart if you listen to it😢😢😢😢😢
I am
I be
i had this track on repeat in my tiny apartment in Seattle the day the album dropped. it's only gotten better.
Bottled Brilliance - the soulfulness of the lyrics pierce right through you - De La Soul is just the best of the best ;)
I was 10 years young when I first bought this album on cassette. Still sounds Amazing.
Ps Much Gratitude.
Changed my life
One of my favs. Serious
Man…it was personal. When Pos put it out there that them and Quest weren’t on speaking terms or even if it was Jungle Brothers that line hit hard! “Or some tongues who lied…swore we’d be Natives til the end nowadays we don’t even speak! Damnit man!!!
Thank you De La!!! We've missed this dearly ❤
Plug 2 nailed it again. Thanks, Dave!!!!!!!!!!
que hermoso
Thanks for sharing this masterpiece!!
Essa music tá em outro patamar
Light ya blunt.... sip some Tequila and listen. Ish deep AF
I used to zone out to this record! Amazing music by De La Soul
💕🌸🕊
It's funny how De La made Buhloone Mindstate as a middle finger to Tommy Boy Records but managed to make something so brilliant and ahead of it's time. I have a lot of favorite De La songs and this is definitely one of them
I got this when it released. Still can't understand anything that Plug 2 is talking about, and it doesn't even matter. One of my favorite songs ever.
PEACE BLESSINGS AND RESPECT....... THANKYOU DELASOUL RESPECT TO MR. PARKER YOU MAKE ME PROUD TO BE FROM KINSTON N.C
love you De La Soul!!!!
Deepest I ever heard
I watch for the power to run out on the moon
And that'll be sometime soon...
I am Bob and I’m really, really tired of doing this, you guys. lol
Rest In Power to Dave, The Dove. 🕊
Long Live De La 🌸✊🏽🌺
AAAAAAAADVAAAAAAAANCEEEEEEEEEEEEED ART
This track goes Forest Gump hitting the marathon 🏃🔥🔥🔥
STR8 KLASSICK....A trk that is on HEAVY ROTATION in my INNER CITY/BOONDOCKs TRAVELZ... #D.A.I.S.Y AGER4LYPH!!!
#judgeurselvesh8rz4notknowingtruhiphop
Rest In Power Dave Aka Trugoy 🙏🙏🙏
💘
Exquisite
30 years today
😢❤😂😅😊
RIP Trugoy I feel so sad for Mase and Pos
fucking magic
A fking classic papus
Ou yea B"""v
La mejor pvt prra cancion alv
aw man this track I am I Be
I am Bob
Always wondered who was the 4th guy on the cover? He doesn't look like Paulie?
Nah, I'm pretty positive that _is_ Prince Paul...
@@Jimmy1982Playlists Yeah maybe so, always went back n forth on this?😂
Q U A Y
Mikey Carroll….plan B
Is Pos really dissing queen Latifah?
you ain't Keith Murray
@@sam-mv7nm no, but my user name is 😅😅😅😅
Pos said it was Q Tip in a DJ Vlad De La interview.
Good news is that’s all behind them apparently.
@@77Creation I'm still mad at Tip for not publicly acknowledging Dave's passing
Yes, it’s Queen Latifah: “I guess we got our own Kingdom to rule.”
Stop sleeping theme song real hip hop 🤬
One of my all time favorites. Heartbroken to lose Plug 2 right before all this was finally made available.
Succcccch. Incrediblllee. Musssssic