3ft High and Rising: The Origins of De La Soul

Note: this podcast contains explicit content.

Prince Paul tells the story of producing De La Soul's first album. Along the way we hear how the group was formed, the creative direction behind the album, and how they fit into the burgeoning hip-hop community around them. From the invention of the 'skit' to the first major sampling lawsuit, it's the story of an album that changed the business of rap music forever.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices