Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump

by De La Soul

Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 8 August 2000
  • Label: Tommy Boy
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:06:44
  • Community rating: 3.47/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Rockwilder, Jay Dee, Ad Lib, Pino Palladino, Supa Dave West, Mr. Khaliyl, Deaf 2 U

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Launching the first volume of their ambitious conceptual trilogy, the legendary rap trio seamlessly adapted their positive, intellectual Native Tongues ethos to modern commercial production. The album features incredibly dense, diverse guest appearances from Redman to Chaka Khan, resulting in a highly successful, eclectic hip-hop resurgence.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, conceptual, sampling, rap, funky, party, classic

Tracklist

  1. Spitkicker.com/Say R. (1:19)
  2. U Can Do (Life) (4:23)
  3. My Writes (5:29)
  4. Oooh / Ghost Weed Skit 01 (5:24)
  5. Thru Ya City (3:29)
  6. I. C. Y'all (3:21)
  7. View (3:55)
  8. Interluden (0:23)
  9. Set the Mood / Ghost Weed Skit 02 (4:23)
  10. All Good? (4:59)
  11. Declaration (2:56)
  12. Squat! (4:14)
  13. Words from the Chief Rocker (1:01)
  14. With Me / Ghost Weed Skit 03 (4:50)
  15. Copa (Cabanga) (4:06)
  16. Foolin' (4:22)
  17. The Art of Getting Jumped (3:48)
  18. U Don't Wanna B.D.S. (4:13)

Credits

  • Ray Janos - lacquer cut by
  • Kevin McGuire - stylist [image consultant]
  • Chauncey Mason - vocals [additional]
  • Hope Wilson - vocals [additional]
  • J-Ro - featuring
  • Tash - featuring
  • Xzibit - featuring
  • Scratch - human beatbox

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