3 Feet High and Rising is the groundbreaking debut studio album by #DeLaSoul, released on February 6, 1989, via Tommy Boy Records. A critical and commercial triumph, the album is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time, frequently appearing on “best of” lists curated by esteemed critics and publications. It was included in The Source’s 100 Best Rap Albums and, in 2020, was ranked #103 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Recognized for its cultural impact and innovation, 3 Feet High and Rising was added to the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress in 2010, cementing its place in history as a recording that is “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”