![]() ![]() ![]() The next two, “Buhloone Mindstate” and “Stakes is High”, fell somewhere in between the first two. Next album, “De La Soul Is Dead”, was a 180 degree turn from the first, displaying the darker side of De La Soul. The trio of Maseo, Pos, and Dave debuted in 1989, with (if this is possible) an album that was both a cult and mainstream (it’s certified platinum) classic, “3 Feet High and Rising”, was an upbeat, leftwing, slightly immature album. Enter De La Soul, who resemble the latter much more than the former. While Too $hort has always survived by catering to the faction that wants a good old fashion pimps up hoes down rap, Slick Rick has thrived on his ability to change style and subject matter in his raps. While greats such as Big Daddy Kane and Rakim have attempted to make comebacks, their receptions were lukewarm at best (even though Kane has had some real hot guest spots), losing a measure of their old fans by changing, and not choosing the type of beats that impress the new jacks. There have only been two hip hop artists who enjoyed great success in the 1980s, as well as in the late 1990s: Too $hort and Slick Rick, who have been dropping certified gold and platinum records since the mid-80s (Too $hort since “Born To Mack”, Slick Rick since “The Show/La-Di-Da-Di” 12″ single), and both came up with gold albums in 1999. Long term success in the rap game is one of the most difficult things to achieve in all of music. ![]()
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