Stakes Is High Double Vinyl. This Double Vinyl is in stock. For more check out all the official De La Soul merchandise & vinyl available for home delivery with Vinyl Records London, only £26 +P&P Stakes is High was critically lauded for its music, lyricism, and its overall message concerning the artistic decline rap music began to face in the mid90s. The title track and first single was produced by J Dilla and the albums 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.