De La Soul - AOI: Bionix (2xLP) Reissue Vinyl Record Set

De La Soul – AOI: Bionix (2×LP Vinyl, Remaster | Chrysalis, 2023)

The Music Inside

De La Soul’s sixth studio album, AOI: Bionix, dropped in 2001, showcasing a more polished, soulful side of the trio. It features smooth production, introspective verses, and tight narratives—highlighted by collabs with Yummy Bingham, Devin the Dude, Cee-Lo, Slick Rick, B-Real, and others. It blends moody funk, gospel-tinged harmony, and playful skits—anchoring the Native Tongues finesse in a mature context.

Tracklist

1. Intro
2. Bionix
3. Baby Phat (feat. Devin the Dude & Yummy Bingham)
4. Simply
5. Simply Havin'
6. Held Down (feat. Cee-Lo)
7. Rev. Do Good #1
8. Watch Out
9. Special (feat. Yummy Bingham)
10. Rev. Do Good #2
11. The Sauce
12. Am I Worth You? (feat. Glenn Lewis)
13. Pawn Star (feat. Shell Council)
14. What We Do (For Love) (feat. Slick Rick)
15. Rev. Do Good #3
16. Peer Pressure (feat. B-Real)
17. It's American
18. Trying People

Sample Notes

• Intro, Bionix, Trying People – Sample “Black Patch” by The 5th Dimension 
• Simply – Samples “Wonderful Christmas Time” by Wings
• Watch Out – Blends samples of “Mood for Milt” (Cal Tjader) and “Cubano Chant” (Jimmy Smith & Wes Montgomery) 
• Am I Worth You? – Samples “Sun Shower” by Jimmy Smith & Wes Montgomery
• Other tracks retain the De La style of layered grooves and skits that nod toward their sample‑based roots.

Product Overview

• Format: 2×LP, 140‑gram vinyl, sealed factory pressing
• Mastering: Clean, warm, remaster preserving dynamic richness 
• Packaging: Original artwork with skit liner notes, reissued via Chrysalis (AOI Records) on August 11, 2023
• UPC: 810098503051

Why This Album Belongs in Your Collection

AOI: Bionix is prime De La Soul—smarter, smoother, and rich with deep sonic layers and stories. Its brilliant production, mature tones, and sample-rich architecture make it perfect for collectors, DJs, and hip-hop lovers who appreciate craft and nuance.