Itzsoweezee (HOT)

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“Itzsoweezee (HOT)”
Single by De La Soul from the album Stakes Is High
Released	1996
Format	CD single 12" single
Recorded	1996
Genre	Hip Hop
Length	4:55
Label	Tommy Boy
Writer(s)	K. Mercer, D. Jolicoeur, V. Mason, J. Yancey, D. Smith, S. B. Preston, A. Jamal, J. Brown
Producer	De La Soul, Jay Dee
De La Soul singles chronology
"Stakes Is High" (1996) "Itzsoweezee (HOT)" (1996) "4 More" (1997)

"Itzsoweezee (HOT)" is a song by De La Soul and the second single to be released from their fourth album, Stakes Is High, which was released in 1996. The song is entirely performed by group member Dave the Dove.

The track was produced by Jay Dee and based on an earlier beat called "Tha Elementz" for 5th Elementz

The video to "Itzsoweezee" remains one of the group's most famous. The concept is a school lunchroom in which many of the respected MCs in Hip-Hop come to eat. Students eating at the tables include Prince Paul, members of The Roots, A Tribe Called Quest, Pete Rock, Guru and many more.

The B-Side to the single was a remix of "Stakes Is High" featuring Mos Def and Truth Enola.

[edit] Track listing

1. "Itzsoweezee (HOT) (Album Version)"
2. "Itzsoweezee (HOT) (De La Soul Remix feat. Yankee B)"
3. "Itzsoweezee (HOT) (Album Instrumental)"
4. "Stakes Is High (Remix)"
   • Guest Appearances: Mos Def, Truth Enola
   • Produced by: Jay Dee
5. "Stakes Is High (Remix Instrumental)"
6. "Itzsoweezee (HOT) (A Cappella)"