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1. Intro2. Supa Emcees3. the Bizness4. Yunonstop5. Wonce Again Long Island6. Dinninit7. Brakes8. Dog Eat Dog9. Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Ooh Baby10. Long Island Degrees11. Betta Listen12. Itzsoweezee (Hot)13. 4 More14. Big Brother Beat15. Down Syndrome16. Pony Ride17. Stakes Is High18. SunshineStakes is High is the 4th studio album by de la Soul, released on July 2, 1996. Stakes is High was critically lauded for it’s music, lyricism, and it’s overall message concerning the artisticdecline 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, wasaccompanied by a creative music video. The album spawned a third single “4 More”, featuring Zhane. The album did provide a launching pad for future star rappers and actors Mos Def, whoappeared on the track “Big Brother Beat” and Common who is featured on “The Bizness”