3 Feet High and Rising

~ Release by De La Soul (see all versions of this release, 17 available)

Annotation

US version released by Tommy Boy. Slightly different tracklisting to UK version. Do not merge.
Re-issued with this tracklisting in 2001 in several territories.

Annotation last modified on 2007-07-26 22:12 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Intro
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
Intro (3 Feet High and Rising)
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
Prinse Pawl Musick and T-Girl Music, LLC
De La Soul2.41:41
2The Magic Number
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Scotty Hard
arranger:
De La Soul
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989) and A.O.I., LLC (in 2023)
samples:
Reading the Comics - July, 1945 by Fiorello La Guardia (American politician) (spoken vocals) and Three Is a Magic Number by Bob Dorough
recording of:
The Magic Number (from 1988 until 1989)
writer:
James Brown (The Godfather of Soul), Johnny Cash (country music legend), Bob Dorough, Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
ABC Circle Music Inc., American Broadcasting Music, Inc., Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA) and Golo Publishing (BMI-affiliated)
De La Soul3.43:16
3Change in Speak
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
arranger:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
Change in Speak
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Patrick Patterson, Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer), Steve Scipio and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul2.52:33
4Cool Breeze on the Rocks
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
P.A. Pasemaster Mase (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
arranger:
P.A. Pasemaster Mase (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
Cool Breeze on the Rocks
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
T-Girl Music, LLC
De La Soul2.30:48
5Can U Keep a Secret
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer and mixer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
samples:
Got to Get a Knutt by The New Birth (US funk and R&B group)
recording of:
Can U Keep a Secret
composer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
instruments arranger:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
De La Soul2.151:41
6Jenifa Taught Me (Derwin’s Revenge)
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
De La Soul and Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
arranger:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
samples:
Shout, Part 1 by The Isley Brothers, Take the Money and Run by Steve Miller Band (American rock band), The Assembly Line by Commodores (US funk/soul band with Lionel Richie) and Think (About It) by Lyn Collins
recording of:
Jenifa Taught Me
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul2.73:25
7Ghetto Thang
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
arranger:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
samples:
Dreaming About You by The Blackbyrds, Funky President (People It’s Bad) by James Brown (The Godfather of Soul), Problems of the World (Today) by The Fearless Four, Rock Creek Park by The Blackbyrds, Trans‐Europe Express by Kraftwerk and Who Is She (and What Is She to You) by Gladys Knight & the Pips
recording of:
Ghetto Thang
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul2.53:36
8Transmitting Live From Mars
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
arranger:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
Transmitting Live From Mars
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
T-Girl Music, LLC
De La Soul2.41:12
9Eye Know
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
arranger:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
samples:
(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding (whistling), Get Out Of My Life, Woman by Lee Dorsey (drums (drum set)), Peg (original studio mix) by Steely Dan (group founded by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen) (lead vocals, guitar, keyboard) and Sing a Simple Song by Sly & the Family Stone (drums (drum set))
recording of:
Eye Know
writer:
Walter Becker, Donald Fagen, Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul3.354:13
10Take It Off
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer and mixer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
arranger:
De La Soul
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
Take It Off
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
T-Girl Music, LLC
De La Soul2.151:53
11A Little Bit of Soap
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
arranger:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
A Little Bit of Soap
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
T-Girl Music, LLC
De La Soul2.150:57
12Tread Water
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer and mixer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
arranger:
De La Soul
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
Tread Water
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
T-Girl Music, LLC
De La Soul2.93:46
13Potholes in My Lawn
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
arranger:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
samples:
Magic Mountain by Eric Burdon & War (US funk/rock band), Magic Mountain by Eric Burdon & War (US funk/rock band) and Synthetic Substitution by Melvin Bliss
recording of:
Potholes in My Lawn
writer:
Papa Dee Allen, Harold Brown, B.B. Dickerson, Jerry Goldstein (producer, record label owner and publisher), Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Lonnie Jordan, Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Charles Miller (US saxophonist & flutist, member of War), Lee Oskar, Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer), Howard E. Scott (US funk/rock guitarist, member of War) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul2.93:50
14Say No Go
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
arranger:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
samples:
Baby Let Me Take You (in My Arms) by Detroit Emeralds, Crossword Puzzle by Sly Stone, I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do) by Daryl Hall & John Oates, I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do) (single version) by Daryl Hall & John Oates and I’m Chief Kamanawanalea (We’re the Royal Macadamia Nuts) by The Turtles (late 60s US rock band)
recording of:
Say No Go
writer:
Sara Allen, Daryl Hall, Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), John Oates, Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer), Steve Scipio, Abrim Tilmon and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
De La Soul2.94:20
15Do as De La Does
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer and mixer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
arranger:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
Do as De La Does
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
T-Girl Music, LLC
De La Soul2.152:12
16Plug Tunin’ (Last Chance to Comprehend)
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
arranger:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
Plug Tunin’ (Last Chance to Comprehend)
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul) and Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
publisher:
T-Boy Music LLC
De La Soul2.354:07
17De La Orgee
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer and mixer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
arranger:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
De La Orgee
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
T-Girl Music, LLC
De La Soul2.41:14
18Buddy
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
P.A. Pasemaster Mase (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
guest performer:
Jungle Brothers (US hip hop group), Phife Dawg and Q‐Tip (American rapper)
arranger:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
samples:
Girl, I Think the World About You by Commodores (US funk/soul band with Lionel Richie) and Hit or Miss by Bo Diddley (American singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer)
recording of:
Buddy (original)
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kamaal Ibn John Fareed (American rapper), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Michael Small (US rapper Michael Small, member of Jungle Brothers), Nathaniel Hall (Nathaniel Hall), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
Daisy Age, Inc., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and We Blows Up Music
sub-publisher:
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division), ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
De La Soul feat. Jungle Brothers & Q‐Tip2.654:55
19Description
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer and mixer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
arranger:
Qualiall (American rapper)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
Description
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
T-Girl Music, LLC and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
De La Soul2.11:32
20Me Myself and I
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
P.A. Pasemaster Mase (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
arranger:
P.A. Pasemaster Mase (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and Trugoy the Dove
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
samples:
(Not Just) Knee Deep by Funkadelic (original funk band)
part of:
Grammy Award: Best Rap Performance nominees (number: 1990)
recording of:
Me Myself and I
writer:
George Clinton (US funk musician), Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer), Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul) and Philippe Wynn
De La Soul3.63:50
21This Is a Recording 4 Living in a Fulltime Era (L.I.F.E.)
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
arranger:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
samples:
Got to Get a Knutt by The New Birth (US funk and R&B group)
recording of:
This Is a Recording for Living in a Fulltime Era
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
T-Girl Music, LLC
De La Soul2.753:10
22I Can Do Anything (Delacratic)
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer and mixer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
vocals:
Wise (US rapper - Stetsasonic)
arranger:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
I Can Do Anything (Delacratic)
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
T-Girl Music, LLC
De La Soul2.20:41
23D.A.I.S.Y. Age
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer and mixer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
arranger:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
D.A.I.S.Y. Age
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul), Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos), Paul Huston (US hip hop DJ & producer) and Vincent Mason (US rapper Vincent Mason, member of De La Soul)
publisher:
T-Girl Music, LLC
De La Soul2.154:43
24Plug Tunin’ (original 12″ version)
co-producer:
De La Soul
producer:
Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
mixer:
De La Soul
arranger:
Posdnuos (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos) and Prince Paul (US hip hop DJ & producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Tommy Boy Music, Inc. (in 1989)
recording of:
Plug Tunin’ (Last Chance to Comprehend)
writer:
Dave Jolicoeur (Plug 2 of De La Soul) and Kelvin Mercer (US rapper/producer Kelvin Mercer, aka Pos)
publisher:
T-Boy Music LLC
De La Soul2.753:43

Credits

Release

design/illustration:Michael Uman
photography:Marie Hennechart
mixer:Al Watts
graphic design:Steven Miglio
executive producer:Dante Ross
recording engineer:Bob Coulter
Sue Fisher
Chris Irwin
Dan Miller (engineer)
mastering:Andy VanDette
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/177459 [info]
ASIN:DE: B00009218I [info]