A masterpiece of sampling art that combines humor and intelligence.
This innovative track reconstructs fragments of funk and pop, and is a symbol of the creativity of '90s hip-hop. Its light rhythm and witty flow combine to establish De La Soul's unique world.
Fragments of funk and soul are exquisitely combined to create a tempo-rich beat. The distinctive melody, based on Hall & Oates samples, meshes beautifully with the flow. The composition, which makes use of the "space" between sounds, is humorous yet addictive. The combination of witty wordplay and a rich imagination brought a new grammar to hip-hop at the time. A representative track that elevated sampling to the level of art, this historic work marked the beginning of alternative hip-hop in the 1990s.
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Say No Go (Say No Dope Mix)
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Say No Go (House Of Love Mix)
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They Don't Know That The Soul Don't Go For That ("Potholes" Instrumental)
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Producer - Prince Paul
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Written-By - D. Hall
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Written-By - J. Oates
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Written-By - D. Jolicoeur
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Written-By - P. Huston
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Written-By - K. Mercer
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Written-By - V. Mason
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Written-By - S. Scipio
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Written-By - S. Allen
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Sleeve - Designland
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Photography By [Cover] - Johnnie Miles (2)