Stakes is High (2xLP) Def Pressé Editions There’s no great message in

There’s no great message in the music

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Levan's mix is the one that went on to influence early Chicago house DJs

Stakes is High (2xLP) Def Pressé Editions There’s no great message inStakes is High is the 4th studio album by De La Soul and the first one without Prince Paul was released on July 2, 1996. Stakes is High was critically lauded for it's music, lyricism, and it's overall message concerning the artistic decline rap music began to face in the mid 90s. The title track and first single was produced by J Dilla and the album's second single, "Itzsoweezee (HOT)", with only Dave on vocals, was accompanied by a creative music