The debut album from De La Soul, "3 Feet High and Rising," is a landmark of sample-heavy, jazz-influenced hip-hop that eschews the gangsta themes prevalent at the time. Its inventive soundscapes and playful lyrics defined a new era for alternative rap.
- The album was produced almost entirely by Prince Paul, with additional production from De La Soul themselves.
- "3 Feet High and Rising" was a critical and commercial success, reaching number 52 on the Billboard 200 chart and number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
- The album's iconic album cover art was designed by J.P. Calatayud.
De La Soul is a hip-hop group from Long Island, New York, formed in the late 1980s. They became known for their positive, eclectic, and often humorous approach to the genre.
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