Stakes 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 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 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 who appeared on the track "Big Brother Beat" and Common who is featured on "The Bizness" - - 1 Intro - 2 Supa Emcees - 3 The Bizness - 4 Yunonstop - 5 Wonce Again Long Island - 6 A-Notha - 7 Betta Listen - 8 Itzsoweezee (Hot) - 9 4 More - 10 Big Brother Beat - 11 Yet A-Notha - - 1 Dinnit - 2 Brakes - 3 Dog Eat Dog - 4 Baby Baby Baby Baby Ooh Baby - 5 Long Island Degrees - 6 One More - 7 Down Syndrome - 8 Pony Ride - 9 Stakes Is High - 10 Sunshine