De La Soul - Stakes Is High (Official Music Video) [HD]

[@mutechannel13]

This song is still applicable in 2023... OAN... That's Phife Dawg sitting on the rim and ref... R.I.P to our Soul Hip Hop Kings Phife and Trugoy

[@michaelmalapi4552]

Not to forget our white brother in Hip Hop on the right, MCA of beastie boys, may he rest well 2❤

[@baggofchips6770]

Is that common standing to the left of phife

[@HOSTILEMGTOW]

​@@baggofchips6770 Yup.

[@threvs]

Don't forget qtip at the beginning on the radio

[@michellebranic4329]

I totally agree . I’m sick of everything in 2023 that is popular now

[@atterburyeagle6299]

DILLA IS INSANE WITH THIS BEAT R.I.P

[@dontexroddy5012]

Mayne!!!! The drum slaps!! There flow is so precise with the beat. R.I.P. J Dilla

[@jamthacreator]

The King

[@jondedon7524]

Maybe the best Dilla beat

[@soilrocktree]

One of the best beats ever

[@coreysmith4817]

@@soilrocktree ever ever

[@tishawnfarrar6908]

This was a warning to where hip hop was going in 1996 and boy did they have a crystal ball.

[@baatil10]

They called it to a T

[@mondegreen9709]

"It's the money"

[@MuzikM_85]

1000% accurate.

[@jdilla999]

Facts fam!!!

[@matthawes4395]

They called it

[@bookiebillions5519]

This song is more relevant now than ever. 30+ years in hip Hop. De La is one of the greatest groups ever.

[@prof3ssor178]

YUP! Regardless of genre

[@sethsantiago304]

Check yo self than create a new & improved you.

[@avabirbb]

real

[@johnbeaton4624]

Still loving dark chocolate ", mom93!! 3:00

[@JasonLiske]

Timeless space invaders are the OGs of music. Hendrix. U2. Marley. Where art illuminates life and holds high while throwing daggers on anyone trying for less. These are illuminated spirits. Stay illuminated peeps.

[@cat.227]

I remember being a kid in 5th grade and hearing my Uncle playing this song. He put me on De La Soul, MF DOOM, J Dilla and Nujabes. R.I.P Uncle.

[@pop11bropop11bro]

Your uncle sounds dope

[@muskulls4bones249]

Shout out to all them uncle funkles out there

[@clarkbruce_exmuslim]

"My father used to say it reminded me of b-bop"

[@cvrsedealer]

unc cooked🙏

[@Falliblelife]

It scares me how relevant this track still is...in fact, it's even more so now.

[@Phuzz828]

One of the most underappreciated, yet important hip hop tracks out there. A masterpiece. Dealing with the vibrations....

[@richpowerfulfamous3244]

Second verse is so relevant 2024

[@GetUpTheMountains]

This song is so serious, like life itself. Thank you De La. 🙏

[@omniversiddhialterdestiny]

No wonder where we live is called the projects When them stakes is high you damn sure try to do (vibrations) Anything to get the piece of the pie (yeah) Electrify Even die for the cash But at last I be out even though you wantin' more This issue is closed like an elevator door But soon re-opened once we get to the next floor where the Stakes is high You know them stakes is high When we dealin' wit' the (Vibes, vibrations) Stakes is high Stakes is high, come on Vibes, vibrations

[@thisisslugadon]

Facts, every word still applies today 💯

[@magnofrancoillest]

Real life meaning down to earth but smart and got style!

[@ljjohnson489]

I love this song so much, literally just cried and repeated out loud “this is SERIOUS!! Life is beautiful, and sweet and fun and there’s so much we can do here but this is SERIOUS!” The stakes are VERY high! Live the best you can people, because your life literally depends on it 🙏🏾💛

[@dasbapoh]

This song is the pinacle of hiphop, real meaning behind this one and in todays world it has never had a stronger message. RIP to Trugoy the dove and Dilla🕊🕊

[@gotsmurb72]

Long live Trugoy, Dilla and DOOM ✊🏾

[@sibagiba]

On Topic… Still relevant. #delasoul

[@chrisdiss3439]

P

[@wadewilson6098]

💯

[@magnofrancoillest]

no doubt

[@sportinlife1]

Neighborhoods become hoods because nobody’s neighbors just animals surviving with that animal behavior 🔥🙌

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

These are probably the most “hardcore” their delivery and lyrics have ever been. You can tell they were fed up with the direction of the industry at the time when they made this one 😂

[@champmorgan7166]

Rock Kane Flow with, MF Doom, matches that energy

[@gerimayawhyte154]

They're going at more than the industry. More like everything wrong with this world.

[@zapzapdelivery4280]

Its not only the industry but how we choose to live our lives...

[@OswaldBatesIIIEsq]

Yeah. After twenty-three years, it still hits hard.

[@chrisg2282]

Like Tyson in his prime 💯

[@cield.vangence]

For the old heads I'm 23 and we still listen to good music in today's time 😂

[@PROUDxRUSHxDENIER]

Who?

[@doncatalog]

Salute!!!!!!!

[@SRXDMN]

I’m 19 lmao💯

[@MrRiot-wm2pq]

That's great dude

[@wheredhego47]

We still in here brother.

[@mafiapuncc5389]

Q Tip is an underrated legend... literally everywhere

[@meyou5789]

yeah, but this song has nothing to do with Tip, well except for the fact that Posdnous had to trick Tip out of holding onto this beat so he could get if from J Dilla lolol

[@AudiomoeTV]

One of the greatest songs of all time

[@Itgyrl909]

I love their brotherhood with other artists and men and general! Real Hip Hop has nothing to do with violence, $, or sex. Real Hip Hop is about Real Life!

[@angc1456]

I don´t agree .. storytelling about violence and sex is also real life, Music is about all aspects in life.

[@sabrit0n35]

@@angc1456 agree, a lot of the time when rappers talk about violence they're talking about their surroundings

[@brmbkl]

@@angc1456 the song was about pigeonholing, commerce and selling of violence. Using drama for likes, if you will. And they were lamenting the lack of variety.

[@Wavey_D813]

2024 and I’ll still put this track up against any “rap” song in this new era. No comparison, this will be undefeated 🔥🔥🔥

[@13jcarey]

100%

[@cutieerica]

2024 Still in rotation! Especially in the car ❤

[@marlonfarrow5063]

Don't even come close. Songs these days Don't have any positive messages

[@TheKonducta]

2024 StiLL Stakes is High 💥🙌

[@veevee4461]

STILL!!!

[@38mishalkin]

Да. Всегда и навсегда!

[@jthomas1716]

RIP J Dilla, RIP The Dove and Hip Hop..

[@BlumeBen]

Absolutely incredible song

[@dfont31]

This monumental track was dropped 28 years ago today. It’s more relevant today than ever. I’ve been listening to this song for 28 years and plan to listen to it for at least another 28 years. Salute! Probably my favorite hip hop song ever!

[@andriolo]

Definition of a perfect hiphop song

[@justindc5362]

These classics need to be shared with the next generation

[@NunYaBiz404]

The more you listen to it, the better it gets 👏🙃🙃

[@averycovert9613]

My late Sister bought me Steaks is High album on vinyl tape and cd, but she got me the white label 12in vinyl single of Steaks is High it was a maxi single it had the remix with mos Def . Rest Easy Big Sis . The best late birthday gift ever

[@jamthacreator]

R.I.P to your sis, nuff love and gratitude, my condolences

[@jamthacreator]

She is with you always

[@dLyT771]

A meteor has more "right/(meteo-)rite" than my ppl...i just got that😂😂 Endless props to De La Soul and J Dilla❤❤

[@maryanderson4208]

Long live Delasoul

[@kotic79]

This song has historical importance. I'm learning about this in my college class

[@yumaikai]

What class are you taking?

[@fulltimeweirdos]

@@yumaikaischool of hard knocks probably

[@anthonypetty2880]

Please never forget J DILLA R.I.P !

[@JaromLybe]

I wish there was more chill rap music like this

[@carlosbryant1737]

RIP J Dilla. He killed this beat. RIP Trugoy the Dove. I remember I seen ATCQ, De La Soul and Alcoholics at the Mad Monk in Wilmington NC concert was 💥✊🏾💪🏾🤙🏾

[@dontexroddy5012]

Whoa!!! I know that concert was legendary!!!

[@mashan1978]

J dilla on the track and de la kicking knowledge ❤

[@scarecrowzw]

Loving the reclamation of your art! As always, RIP Trugoy The Dove. My respect and regards to family and friends.

[@brettgivner593]

So underrated. Song brings chills to my spine. True hip-hop. 🔥🔥🔥

[@anarky305]

This is hands down the greatest and most timeless De La track created, beat and all.

[@HarrisPilton789]

The best was sampled from Ahmad Jamal’s Swahililand.

[@I_be_e]

Dilla created the track! Give the man his respect 🙏🏾🕊️🎧

[@MuzikM_85]

Oh man I cannot go a single day without listening to this record. Modern day events prove this song is very applicable.

[@pecantan9146]

😩😭 They don’t make this kind of music no mo’

[@dontexroddy5012]

The golden era of hip hop had already ended at this time but these brothers were and are still in that golden era vibe.

[@illyagardner8980]

THIS IS HIP HOP GEN ☠️ AT ITS FINEST

[@Kwaku211]

Still holds meaning in 2023...

[@everydaychristian8932]

The Top 50 All-Time Hip-Hop Song List, will always and must always include this song; Stakes Is High, by De La Soul. Beautiful, timely, serious, impactful, necessary music.

[@DMary27]

Please share some of your top 50!

[@everydaychristian8932]

@@DMary27 Here's another one in the top 50. "I Used To Love Her", by Common Sense. It was a landmark song which many top tier hiphop artists have since tried to mimic, including The Roots.

[@Phil-v6d]

My boy is back at u real 90 shit

[@FlameBlue9016]

I can’t get this Jam out of my head!♥️ RIP Dave and Phife.

[@gxbrxxl9626]

Legendary beat

[@NunYaBiz404]

A lot of familiar faces in here... Cameos were one of the craziest thing about nineties hip hop. So many chambers of lyrics, bearing a central bulb such that they spark and light comes out whenever they open up; all in one video 🥺

[@cmqguy]

Was the one white guy in video one of the Beastie Boys? I can’t really tell but it looks like Mike D.

[@laromearm]

Real conscious hip hop long live De la Soul 👊🏿

[@chadhampton2176]

RIP to Dave and J. Dilla! This song hits hard🔥🔥💯💯

[@Babymonster090]

Thank God for de la soul

[@claudyromelus2228]

We're in 2024 and this is my favorite track. Don't know why I'm just now listening to this 😂😂 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@gorkaarmendariz6394]

Sameshittt🔥🔥🔥

[@TysonBrazilleYHWH]

I'm sure it got slept on by mainstream no fault to the young kids those days they had to have had an old head to show them what was really hood.

[@willcooper5186]

bring this kind of hip hop back

[@Pheonixboy1]

50 years of Hip-Hop. This is the song I’d choose to represent the culture.

[@Sputz3]

*This song is relevant today than it ever been.*

[@arsinel412]

not only is this beat amazing peace to Dilla but the message and lyrics are hitting and very on point and relevant till this day! and this jawn never gets old

[@9.NayDaGreat]

I loved this banger when it came out ,not fully knowing just how relevant it’ll be be almost 30 yrs later ! 🔥 CLASSIC 🔥

[@James-xz5rz]

J dillas production is spectacular here. James Brown and Ahmad Jamal….woah!

[@BushidoBrown76]

Whenever I think of the flawless beats hip hop has in its catalog this is one of them. J Dilla has contributed more than a few.

[@rickdarula8036]

Applicable until the end of time!

[@BlackManTravels]

RIP!!!!!! Senior year 1996. This song pivoted my life!

[@gotsmurb72]

Migrating to a higher form of consequence, compliments of strugglin', that shouldn't be notable Man, every word I say should be a hip hop quotable🌼☮

[@kushofulci7510]

Absolute Classic! R.I.P Plug Two!

[@grahamfleming324]

This tune is the best hip hop tone for 20 years

[@Krdean2]

One of the dopest individual songs in Hip-Hop HISTORY!!

[@MD-xb1qw]

Masterpiece.

[@aquaticlife9251]

It's interesting that when this came out, not many were into this song.They were into whatever that was on the radio at the time. True Hip Hop heads dug it, but it wasn't universally received like it is today. But it seemed like the greatness of this song couldn't be denied. Some had to rediscover it. Most had to discover it and realize it's meaning. However you got here, I'm glad you made it. Took ya long enough. The definition of a slow burn.

[@rastagideon8236]

9D6 was wild. Stakes Is High is a 5 mic album but I was definitely sleeping on it. 2Pac was all I listened to.

[@togonumber]

" slow burn " :)

[@ValerieEckels]

27YRS. LATER AND IT'S SSOOO AMAZING HOW THEY WERE TALKING ABOUT THE INDUSTRY & CHANGING TIMES & MORALS BACKTHEN. THIS SONG IS ALL ABOUT TODAY.😞😥😞 ✊️👏🤝

[@edgaruamusse]

Probably the best dilla beat

[@docgb5990]

This remains a total classic🙏🏽

[@Jesusjablo]

Best rap song ever!

[@simonezannotti]

Another masterpiece from De La Soul. I want this in GTA VI

[@broy8172]

This songs an entire education in under 4 minutes

[@ReggieBishop]

Musical and life

[@user-pt8fg8ix1c]

One of the most needed tracks out...ever...rip jd trugoy

[@jermaineburgess3767]

I miss the good ole days 😢

[@tmgeza]

"These brothers nolonger talk sh#$t these brothers live it....." that is deep

[@TigerCraneLove]

Damn I miss Hip Hop… there will never be another Era like this!

[@Taberval]

De la 4ever

[@themalvaezshow5640]

This song gives me chills

[@ramaluigi6846]

This is the PINNACLE of true hip-hop! The beat is sick, lyrics dope and the visuals are straight up vibez! Damn…

[@FatStarZzzz]

My 2009 autograph from Nantes is under plastic ❤ Jolicoeur ...nice name mon ami❤️

[@KingReyhanShippey]

Rest In Power to The Almighty J Dilla. And Rest In Power to The Almighty Trugoy The Dove.

[@fritzremy1444]

This song is stayin' on repeat!!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@kylebourne6839]

One of the dopest albums...dopest rap trios...and joints in the history of hip hop! RIP Trugoy and Dilla. De La FOREVER!

[@ericpurvis]

RIP DOVE....DE LA WAS A HUGE PART OF MY CHILDHOOD NO DOUBT

[@SHIFTYCHEF]

Absolutely one of my all-time favorite SONGS ever, of any genre of music.

[@jouhsagreen1627]

I’m so happy their music started coming out on vinyl. So I can teach my son what this is all about. The meaning and message of what hip hop used to be about.

[@keepmoving2023-ku7nb]

I'm 42 years old and been around hip hop since the 80s and 90s it has evolved a lot😅

[@jouhsagreen1627]

Lately, I have been just listening to early hip hop since I’m from the 80’s. So I’ve been listening to buggy down productions, and special Ed, doc.

[@rastagideon8236]

This is good parenting.

[@alexanderclaylavin]

Never stopped rocking this for even one year since 96

[@rupertthebear438]

You know Q Tip thrown in to the video cause it sounds like he help on this classic

[@anthonylbrown-vm2pq]

IF YOU KNOW ABOUT THAT 👑👑👑🎵🎶

[@havad3938]

So much wisdom in this song...And I really like their voices, faces, melodies, and style

[@mrbigg_handz7447]

Yall here 2024-2025 & Forever...

[@dalewimbish1435]

Peace to the two gods in their Ascension back to their final and most powerful form Phife and Trugoy are surely greatness on display or g o d it's 2024 I'm 64 and I'm still banging De La Soul❤

[@mikenix9746]

My Old School Hip Hop Rap and R&B from 80s and 90s.

[@tenshyun]

The message is timeless.

[@GenesGamingCorner]

Man, I just spent the last 20 years of my life thinking De La Soul were "the great rappers on Gorillaz tracks" Man, did I not expect them to not only be some of the best lyricists in Hip Hop, but that they had the courage to speak up against the commercialization of culture The best part about this? They're doing that with little swearing on this track! I'm glad you guys own your got ownership of your music to share with the world who you are and what you stand for! It's so rare (not only in this day in age, but probably back then too) Much love, De La!

[@brewcitymike1]

Got to see them live at the 2nd Detroit Electronic Music Festival in 2001 when their current MTV/radio hit was Oooh ft Redman and even though this was essentially a massive rave, DLS were actually one of the few hip hop acts that would get booked at raves so they were one of the headliners and when Oooh came on the entire massive crowd was waving their hands and there was a guy on crutches with a leg in a cast who was even waving his crutches back and forth. It was one of the most hype crowds I've ever been part of. The whole set was sick and was definitely the highlight of the event for me

[@nettricegaskins1871]

RIP Plug 2. Thank you, Dave. Thank you, De La Soul.

[@jkashdamoneyman5870]

R.I.P dilla, long live Ahmad, Fly High Trugoy

[@bluemantom77]

It's time that hip hop makes a return so it's true essence are we on board for this has someone that grew up in the boogie down in the 80s it needs to go back before the genre dies real talk

[@user-se8wv1xo4h]

Good to see his son in video paying homage to The Guru 💪🏿

[@fasghani]

Does it get any realer. Real hip hop. These were the days when the music I love meant something and was real. What a track still relevant today. Stakes still high!