Indy powerhouses like Def Jux and Rhymesayers have always gotten top billing in the underground. But out in Northern Cali Stones Throw has been putting it down since the mid 90’s with comparable consistency. Owner/DJ/producer Peanutbutter Wolf has released stellar albums such as his own “My Vinyl Weighs A Ton,” Rasco’s “Time Waits For No Man,” Lootpacks “Soundpieces,” Quasimoto’s “The Unseen,” Jaylib’s “Champion Sound,” and of course the recent classic “Madvillainy.”
In 2004 “Stones Throw 101” marks the 101st release with a CD/DVD combo chronicling the label’s history in audio and video. The CD portion is over 70 minutes and 45 tracks of Stones Throw’s best and most renowned work. Included are the likes of Dudley Perkins’ “Falling,” Koushik’s incredible “Be With,” Madvillain’s “Accordian” and a nice remix of “Figaro.” Other remixes include Jaylib’s “Raw Shit” and “The Mission.” Also from Jaylib is an unreleased gem in “Blaze Up” and their title track “Champion Sound.” Madlib’s alter ego Quasimoto chimes in with his quirky madness with “Chippin,” and “Good Morning Sunshine.” Of course there are the classics that defined the label, such as Rasco’s blistering “Unassisted,” Lootpacks “B-Boy Theme” and PB Wolf and Planet Asia’s “In Your Area.”
The DVD includes all of their videos along with some nice extra features. Among those included is the incredible, comic-book inspired “All Caps” video from Madvillain and their new video for “Rhinestone Cowboy.” Plus you’ve got Jaylib’s “McNasty Filth,” Madlib’s “Slim’s Return,” Quasimoto’s “Come On Feet,” Lootpack’s “Whenimondamic,” Wildchild’s “Wonder Years,” Breakestra’s “Getcho Soul Togetha,” Dudley Perkins’ “Money,” Gary Wilson’s Linda Wants To Be Alone,” Koushik’s “One In A Day,” Rasco & Planet Asia’s “Take It Back Home,” Charizma & PB Wolf’s “Red Light, Green Light,” Kazi’s “A.V.E.R.A.G.E.,” and Quasimoto’s “Good Morning Sunshine.”
There are some really nice bonus features to boot, a Muchmusic segment on the label featuring DOOM, Madlib, PB Wolf, J-Rocc and Egon cratedigging, and Jaylib’s London debut featuring an impromptu Madlib and Mos Def jam session. If you are a Stones Throw aficionado, or even better, if you aren’t familiar with their work, this is a must-have collection. So go cop it, its just a stones throw away.
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