High and Rising: A Book About De La Soul

This book weaves cultural biography with memoir, telling the story of De La Soul, a hip-hop trio that burst onto the scene with their groundbreaking 1989 album '3 Feet High & Rising'.

Formed in Long Island in 1988 by Kelvin 'Posdnuos' Mercer, Dave 'Trugoy the Dove' Jolicoeur, and Vincent 'Maseo' Mason, De La Soul defied classification with their positive and psychedelic music.

The book explores their impact on hip-hop, the pressures they faced from the industry, and their legal battles.

It also includes a deeply personal coming-of-age story by the author about his journey through life and culture as a fan and young black man.