My Vinyl Weighs A Ton
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My Vinyl Weighs a Ton is the first solo album
by California
n hip hop
DJ
and producer
Peanut Butter Wolf
, released in 1999
) on his own Stones Throw
label in conjunction with Copasetik Records. The album title is a reference to the Public Enemy song "Miuzi Weighs a Ton" from Yo! Bum Rush the Show
.
The album reached #1 on KTUH
's charts on the week of March 1, 1999.
Solo album
A solo album, in popular music, is an album headlined by a current or former member of a band. A solo album may feature simply one person performing all instruments, but typically features the work of other collaborators; rather, it may be made with different collaborators than the artist is...
by California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
n hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
DJ
Turntablism
Turntablism is the art of manipulating sounds and creating music using phonograph turntables and a DJ mixer.The word 'turntablist' was coined in 1995 by DJ Babu to describe the difference between a DJ who just plays records, and one who performs by touching and moving the records, stylus and mixer...
and producer
Hip hop production
Hip hop production is the creation of hip hop music. Though the term encompasses all aspects of hip hop music, it's most commonly used to refer to the instrumental, non-lyrical aspects of hip hop. This means that hip hop producers are the instrumentalists involved in a work...
Peanut Butter Wolf
Peanut Butter Wolf
Chris Manak, aka Peanut Butter Wolf, is a DJ, hip-hop producer and the founder of hip-hop label Stones Throw Records.A native of San Jose, California, He took on the name Peanut Butter Wolf in the late-80s when he realized that a girlfriend’s youngest brother feared the “peanut butter wolf monster”...
, released in 1999
1999 in music
-Events:*January 7**After eight years of marriage, Rod Stewart and supermodel wife Rachel Hunter announce their separation.**Paul McCartney attends the first of his stepdaughter Heather's first housewares collection in Georgia....
) on his own Stones Throw
Stones Throw Records
Stones Throw Records is an independent hip hop record label based in Los Angeles, California. It was started in 1996 by DJ/Producer Peanut Butter Wolf in part to release the music he made with Charizma who was killed at the age of 20....
label in conjunction with Copasetik Records. The album title is a reference to the Public Enemy song "Miuzi Weighs a Ton" from Yo! Bum Rush the Show
Yo! Bum Rush the Show
* Q magazine - 4 Stars - Excellent - "...a stunning opening...just the first, in retrospect almost shy, step on a remarkable journey...a hard, droning extension of the basic drum`n'scratch Def Jam template that had served LL Cool J and the Beastie Boys so well."* Melody Maker - Recommended - "It...
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The album reached #1 on KTUH
KTUH
KTUH is a non-commercial, student-run, listener-supported station in Honolulu, Hawaii. The station originate from the studios located on the campus of the University of Hawaii at Manoa. The station runs 24 hours a day all year round and there is always a live DJ producing their program...
's charts on the week of March 1, 1999.
Track listing
- "Sit Down Shut Up" (C. ManakPeanut Butter WolfChris Manak, aka Peanut Butter Wolf, is a DJ, hip-hop producer and the founder of hip-hop label Stones Throw Records.A native of San Jose, California, He took on the name Peanut Butter Wolf in the late-80s when he realized that a girlfriend’s youngest brother feared the “peanut butter wolf monster”...
) – 0:15- Produced by Peanut Butter WolfPeanut Butter WolfChris Manak, aka Peanut Butter Wolf, is a DJ, hip-hop producer and the founder of hip-hop label Stones Throw Records.A native of San Jose, California, He took on the name Peanut Butter Wolf in the late-80s when he realized that a girlfriend’s youngest brother feared the “peanut butter wolf monster”...
- Produced by Peanut Butter Wolf
- "In Your Area" (C. Manak/J. GreenPlanet AsiaPlanet Asia aka King Medallions is an underground hip hop MC from Fresno, California who is a member of hiphop groups the Cali Agents, and Skhool Yard...
) – 2:25- Featuring Planet AsiaPlanet AsiaPlanet Asia aka King Medallions is an underground hip hop MC from Fresno, California who is a member of hiphop groups the Cali Agents, and Skhool Yard...
- Produced by Peanut Butter Wolf
- Contains a sample of "Butterfly Bleu" performed by Iron ButterflyIron ButterflyIron Butterfly is a US psychedelic rock band best known for the 1968 hit "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida".Their heyday was the late 1960s, but the band has been reincarnated with various members. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida is the 31st best-selling album in the world, selling more than 25 million copies.-History:The...
- Featuring Planet Asia
- "Styles, Crew, Flows, Beats" (C. Manak/A. Jimenez/J. Brown/O. Jackson) – 5:50
- Featuring LootpackLootpackLootpack were an American hip hop group signed to Stones Throw Records with members Madlib, Wildchild, and DJ Romes. They made their first appearance on the 1993 debut album by Tha Alkaholiks, 21 & Over....
and QuasimotoQuasimotoQuasimoto is the alter ego or the side project of hip hop producer Madlib, from Oxnard, California. Quas is known for the raised pitch of his voice as if he was inhaling helium. Another notable characteristic is Quas inter-changing with Madlib's voice. One day in the studio, Madlib decided to... - Produced by Peanut Butter Wolf and Madlib
- Featuring Lootpack
- "Casio" (C. Manak/C. OrocDJ BabuDJ Babu is a Filipino-American DJ. One-third of the hip hop group Dilated Peoples , Babu is also a member of the Beat Junkies DJ crew, and together with rapper Defari forms the duo the Likwit Junkies. DJ Babu, Evidence and Pharoahe Monch also feature in the song H! Vltg3 on Linkin Park's...
) – 3:50- Featuring DJ BabuDJ BabuDJ Babu is a Filipino-American DJ. One-third of the hip hop group Dilated Peoples , Babu is also a member of the Beat Junkies DJ crew, and together with rapper Defari forms the duo the Likwit Junkies. DJ Babu, Evidence and Pharoahe Monch also feature in the song H! Vltg3 on Linkin Park's...
- Produced by Peanut Butter Wolf
- Contains a sample of "The Beat Goes On (#2)" performed by Vanilla FudgeVanilla FudgeVanilla Fudge is an American rock band. The band's original lineup – vocalist/organist Mark Stein, bassist/vocalist Tim Bogert, lead guitarist/vocalist Vince Martell, and drummer/vocalist Carmine Appice – recorded five albums during the years 1966–69, before disbanding in 1970...
- Featuring DJ Babu
- "Barter" (C. Manak) – 0:21
- Produced by Peanut Butter Wolf
- "Hold Up" (C. Manak/K. Brewer) – 3:45
- Featuring RascoRascoKeida Brewer , known professionally as Rasco , is a rapper from San Francisco, California, United States, whose early recordings were released on Stones Throw Records...
- Produced by Peanut Butter Wolf
- Featuring Rasco
- "The Everliving" (C. Manak/D. Herd) – 0:42
- Featuring Zest
- Produced by Peanut Butter Wolf
- "Rock Unorthodox" (C. Manak/Pablo) – 2:58
- Featuring Pablo
- Produced by Peanut Butter Wolf
- Contains a sample of "Gramophone ManSpirit (Spirit album)Spirit's self-titled debut album is one whose multifarious experimentalism owes a lot to the contemporary successes of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and Pink Floyd's The Piper at the Gates of Dawn. It marked the humble beginnings and grand aspirations of its eponymous authors...
" performed by SpiritSpirit (band)Spirit was an American jazz/hard rock/progressive rock/psychedelic band founded in 1967, based in Los Angeles, California.- The original lineup :...
- "Top Illin" (C. Manak) – 0:22
- Produced by Peanut Butter Wolf
- "Necromancin" (C. Manak/D. Whalen) – 2:05
- Featuring Dave Dub
- Produced by Peanut Butter Wolf
- "Keep On Rockin It" (C. Manak/C. HicksCharizmaCharles Hicks a.k.a. Charizma was an MC from San Jose, California, United States. He is most known for his work with Peanut Butter Wolf; the two of them formed a duo together, but their music was cut short when Charizma was murdered in late 1993.-Biography:Charizma was 13 when he got his first...
) – 4:31- Featuring CharizmaCharizmaCharles Hicks a.k.a. Charizma was an MC from San Jose, California, United States. He is most known for his work with Peanut Butter Wolf; the two of them formed a duo together, but their music was cut short when Charizma was murdered in late 1993.-Biography:Charizma was 13 when he got his first...
- Produced by Peanut Butter Wolf
- Featuring Charizma
- "T Shirts" (C. Manak) – 0:29
- Produced by Peanut Butter Wolf
- "Breaks 'Em Down" (C. Manak/Kazi) – 3:59"
- Featuring KaziChris RolleChris Rolle, also known as "Kazi" , is founder and Co-CEO of One+One Records, a hip hop performer, and a motivational speaker on men's issues in the African American community...
- Produced by Peanut Butter Wolf
- Contains a sample of "Lothlorien" performed by Bo HanssonBo HanssonBo Hansson was a Swedish musician best known for his four instrumental albums released in the 1970s.-Early life and musical career:...
- Featuring Kazi
- "Tale of Five Cities" (C. Manak) – 8:50
- Featuring A-TrakA-TrakA-Trak is a Montreal-born DJ, turntablist, and owner of the record label Fool's Gold.- Career :...
, Cut ChemistCut ChemistLucas MacFadden , better known as Cut Chemist, is an American DJ and record producer. He is a former member of the funk Latin band Ozomatli, and of hip hop group Jurassic 5...
, DJ Hands, DJ QuestDJ QuestDJ Quest was born in 1973 in El Salvador. While there are others using the name 'DJ Quest', Carlos Aguilar has most likely had the moniker the longest,. He is considered one of the most skilled and reputable DJ and innovators in the field of Turntablism. DJ Quest has contributed to the hip hop DJ...
, DJ Total Eclipse, DJ Z-TripDJ Z-TripZach Sciacca, better known as Z-Trip, is an American DJ and producer. He is best known as a pioneer of the mashup movement.A Phoenix, Arizona native, who now resides in Los Angeles, California, he was known early in his career for performing with the Bombshelter DJs . He became widely known when...
, J-Rocc, Kid KoalaKid KoalaEric San , who records under the name Kid Koala, is a Canadian DJ, turntablist, musician and an author of graphic novels. He is signed to the British record label Ninja Tune, is a member of alternative hip hop supergroup Deltron 3030, and The Slew with Dynamite D and former members of the...
, Rhettmatic, Rob SwiftRob SwiftRob Swift is an American hip hop DJ and turntablist. Swift is a former member of the turntablist group The X-Ecutioners as of late 2005 and as of 2006; with Mike Patton’s project Peeping Tom.-Early life:...
, Shortkut - Produced by Peanut Butter Wolf
- Contains a sample of "UFO" performed by ESGESG (band)ESG are a band that emerged from the South Bronx, New York, U.S. in the early 1980's. Trouser Press called it "one of the most dynamic bands that New York could offer at the top of the '80s." ESG have been influential across a wide range of musical genres, including hip hop, post punk, disco,...
, "Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll" performed by Vaughn Mason & Crew, "Seven Minutes of Funk" performed by Tyrone Thomas & The Whole Darn Family, "Aunt Charlotte" performed by David AxelrodDavid Axelrod (musician)David Axelrod is an American composer, arranger and producer, working in several musical genres.-Biography:...
, "Memory Lane" performed by Oscar Brown Jr., "(Funky) 4 Corners" performed by Jerry O, "Love of a Woman" performed by LighthouseLighthouse (band)Lighthouse is a Canadian rock band formed in 1968 in Toronto which included horns, string instruments, and vibraphone; their music reflected elements of rock music, jazz, classical music and swing...
, "Possession" performed by Iron ButterflyIron ButterflyIron Butterfly is a US psychedelic rock band best known for the 1968 hit "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida".Their heyday was the late 1960s, but the band has been reincarnated with various members. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida is the 31st best-selling album in the world, selling more than 25 million copies.-History:The...
, "Long Red" performed by MountainMountain (band)Mountain is an American hard rock band that formed in Long Island, New York in 1969. Originally comprising vocalist and guitarist Leslie West, bassist Felix Pappalardi and drummer N. D. Smart, the band broke up in 1972 before reuniting in 1974 and remaining active until today...
, "I Just Want To Celebrate" performed by Rare EarthRare Earth (band)Rare Earth is an American rock band affiliated with Motown's Rare Earth record label , who prospered in 1970-1972. Although not the first white band signed to Motown, Rare Earth was the first big hit-making act signed by Motown that consisted only of white members...
, "Change le Beat" performed by B-Side & Fab Five FreddyFab Five FreddyFred Brathwaite , more popularly known as Fab 5 Freddy, is an American Hip hop historian, Hip hop pioneer and former graffiti artist...
, "Stoop Rap" performed by DJ Grand Wizard Theodore, "Soul L-O-V-E-R" performed by Mutt & Jeffo
- Featuring A-Trak
- "Mr. DibbsMr. Dibbs__notoc__Brad Forste, better known as Mr. Dibbs, is a DJ and hip hop producer. The founder of the turntablist collective 1200 Hobos, he has also appeared on numerous underground hip hop records as producer or DJ as well as releasing a number of solo works.Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Forste was...
" (C. Manak) – 0:22 - "Definition of Ill" (C. Manak/J. Green) – 3:20
- Featuring Planet Asia
- Produced by Peanut Butter Wolf
- "Theme from a Peanut Butter Wolf" (C. Manak) – 0:59
- Produced by Peanut Butter Wolf
- "Run the Line" (C. Manak/K. Brewer) – 5:18
- Featuring Rasco
- Produced by Peanut Butter Wolf
- Contains a sample of "Summer in the City" performed by Quincy JonesQuincy JonesQuincy Delightt Jones, Jr. is an American record producer and musician. A conductor, musical arranger, film composer, television producer, and trumpeter. His career spans five decades in the entertainment industry and a record 79 Grammy Award nominations, 27 Grammys, including a Grammy Legend...
- "Phonies" (C. Manak/K. Griego) – 3:15
- Featuring DJ Design
- Produced by Peanut Butter Wolf, DJ Design
- "Ten Minutes Left" (C. Manak/J. Carlson) – 3:15
- Featuring Capt. Funkaho
- Produced by Peanut Butter Wolf
- Contains a sample of "Detroit" performed by Paul Humphrey & the Cool-Aid Chemists
- "Mobbin" (C. Manak/J. Medina) – 3:09
- Featuring Persevere, Vin Roc
- Produced by Peanut Butter Wolf
- Contains a sample of "Light My Fire" performed by Shirley BasseyShirley BasseyDame Shirley Bassey, DBE , is a Welsh singer. She found fame in the late 1950s and was "one of the most popular female vocalists in Britain during the last half of the 20th century"...
- "Competition Gets None" (C. Manak/E. Acknowledge) – 4:14
- Featuring Grand The Vis, Shortkut
- Produced by Peanut Butter Wolf
- "Interruptions" (C. Manak) – 3:30
- Featuring Zest
- Produced by Peanut Butter Wolf
- "Hawaii 5000" (C. Manak) – 0:18
- Produced by Peanut Butter Wolf
External links
- My Vinyl Weighs A Ton at Stones Throw RecordsStones Throw RecordsStones Throw Records is an independent hip hop record label based in Los Angeles, California. It was started in 1996 by DJ/Producer Peanut Butter Wolf in part to release the music he made with Charizma who was killed at the age of 20....
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