De La Soul’s 3 Feet High and Rising
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dissect De La Soul’s iconic debut 3 Feet High and Rising. They discuss the innovative sampling and rapping style, as well as the legal troubles that plagued the record for decades. They also pay tribute to the late De La Soul rapper Trugoy the Dove and hear from some listeners.
Obituary: Trugoy the Dove
Trugoy the Dove, born David Jolicoeur, was an integral part of the rap group De La Soul. He died in February at age 54. Jim and Greg share some of their favorite Trugoy verses and explain how he brought his particular brand of mischief, fun and creativity to the group.
De La Soul’s 3 Feet High and Rising
Jim and Greg do an in-depth analysis of De La Soul's debut album, 3 Feet High And Rising. After a decades-long legal battle, the group's music is finally available on streaming services.
Featured Songs:
- De La Soul, "Me Myself and I," 3 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989
- The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Capitol, 1967
- De La Soul, "Plug Tunin'," Plug Tunin' / Freedom Of Speak (Single), Tommy Boy, 1988
- De La Soul, "Tread Water," 3 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989
- De La Soul, "Intro," 4 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989
- Joe Bataan, "Rap-O Clap-O," Rap-O Clap-O (Single), Salsoul, 1979
- Eric B. & Rakim, "Eric B. Is President," Paid in Full, 4th & Broadway, 1987
- James Brown, "Funky President (People It's Bad)," Reality, Polydor, 1974
- Stetsasonic, "Sally," In Full Gear, Tommy Boy, 1988
- De La Soul, "Plug Tunin (Last Chance To Comprehend)," 3 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989
- Johnny Cash, "Five Feet High and Rising," Songs of Our Soil, Columbia, 1959
- The Invitations, "Written on the Wall," Hallelujah (Single), DynoVoice, 1965
- De La Soul, "Potholes In My Lawn," 3 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989
- Bob Dorough, "Three Is a Magic Number," Schoolhouse Rock! Rocks, Lava, 1996
- De La Soul, "The Magic Number," 3 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989
- De La Soul, "Jenifa Taught Me (Derwin's Revenge)," 3 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989
- De La Soul, "Say No Go," 3 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989
- Funkadelic, "Not Just Knee Deep," Uncle Jam Wants You, Casablanca, 1979
- Ohio Players, "Funky Worm," Funky Worm (Single), Westbound, 1972
- Edwin Birdsong, "Rapper Dapper Snapper," Funktaztik, Salsoul, 1981
- Loose Ends, "Gonna Make You Mine," Zagora, MCA, 1986
- Doug E. Fresh, "The Original Human Beatbox," The Original Human Beatbox (12" Single), Vintertainment, 1984
- The Turtles, "You Showed Me," You Showed Me (Single), White Whale, 1966
- The Mothers of Invention, "Louie Louie (Live At the Royal Albert Hall In London)," Uncle Meat, Reprise, 1969
- Buddy Guy, "First Time I Met the Blues," I Got My Eyes On You (Single), Chess, 1960
- Gilbert O'Sullivan, "Alone Again (Naturally)," Alone Again (Naturally) (Single), MAM, 1972
- Biz Markie, "Alone Again ," I Need A Haircut, Cold Chillin', 1991
- De La Soul, "Buddy," 3 Feet High And Rising, Tommy Boy, 1989
- Nico Segal & The Social Experiment, "Windows," Windows, (self-released), 2015
- Common, "I Am Music," Electric Circus, MCA, 2002
- Frank Ocean, "Sweet Life," Channel ORANGE, Island Def Jam Music, 2012
- Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, "I'll Be Missing You (feat. 112)," Tribute to the Notorious B.I.G. - EP, Bad Boy, 1989
- A Tribe Called Quest, "Electric Relaxation," Midnight Marauders, Jive, 1993
- Jungle Brothers, "Because I Got It Like That," Straight Out the Jungle, Warlock, 1988
- Black Star, "Brown Skin Lady," Mos Def and Talib Kweli Are Black Star, Rawkus, 1999
- Lupe Fiasco, "Kick Push," Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor, Atlantic, 2006
- Kanye West, "Spaceship," The College Dropout, Roc-A-Fella, 2004
- Murs, "The Pain," Murs 3:16: The 9th Edition, Definitive Jux, 2004
- Lady Gaga, "Paparazzi," The Fame, Interscope, 2008
- Richard Buckner, "Lil Wallet Picture," Devotion + Doubt, MCA, 1997
- The Speedies, "Let Me Take Your Photo," Let Me Take Your Photo (Single), Golden Disc, 1979
- The Cure, "Pictures of You," Disintegration, Fiction, 1989
- boygenius, "Not Strong Enough," the record, Interscope, 2023
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