NEW ALBUM: Knx - Anthology
Knx(wledge) releases Anthology, a grand collection of beats from 2009-2013 available through Stones Throw.
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Egon, Madlib & J Rocc Digging Down Under
In another Funk Archaeology article for RBMA, Egon remembers the time when he went digging down under with Madlib (sort of) and J Rocc.
Aloe Blacc - One Inna (Prod. Madlib)
Aloe Blacc worked with Madlib on “One Inna” and it’s the lead track from an exclusive Stones Throw compilation. Aloe Blacc has been in the game longer than some people might think. Although he “needed a dollar” back in 2010, his debut album, Shine Through, was released back in 2006. The album was mostly produced …
Quasimoto Receives Certificate Of Recognition By City Of Los Angeles
It’s official: Quasimoto is certified by the city of Los Angeles for “excellence in masonry”. Hip hop hasn’t always had a good rep amongst the wealthy and influential in America, with them often blaming the culture on crime in the country. Well, it looks like the city of Los Angeles don’t give a f*ck about …
VIDEO: Madvillain's Fancy Clown by Matthew Wood
British filmmaker Matthew Wood’s sinister video for Madvillain’s Fancy Clown is dark but appropriate.
Good News - Madvillainy Is Back On Vinyl!
It’s been out of print for a while but Madvillainy on vinyl is back on the Stones Throw website.
Kanye West, Def Jam & Stones Throw Being Sued For Uncleared Sample
Labels and artists have become the subject of a lawsuit for illegal use of the Bumpin’ Bus Stop sample. And the uncleared sample stories just keep on coming. After the lawsuit filed against RZA comes another, with a much wider reach. According to numerous sources, Kanye West (amongst others) is being “sued by the family …
SATURDAY MATINÉE: Brasilintime (2004)
Our Saturday Matinée this week is dedicated to Brasilintime, featuring a large section of the Stones Throw alumni. Brasilintime is a 2-hour journey into the world of Brazilian music and its impact on hip hop. Including extensive talk with some of the greats in samba, Brazilian rock and bossa nova, the documentary leaves no stone …
Tobacco Company Challenge Stones Throw Over Jonwayne Cassette
Phillip Morris, the guys behind tobacco giants Marlboro, handed Stones Throw a cease and desist letter over Jonwayne’s Cassette cover. The concept behind sampling needn’t be about music. Yesterday, Stones Throw published an article on their website about the lawyers from Philip Morris (in charge of brands like Marlboro, Benson & Hedges, Cambridge, Chesterfield, Players …
28 Days Of Dilla #28: J Dilla - Donuts
It’s the last day of Dilla Month and 28 Days Of Dilla. We saved the best for last as we give a Sampleface Salute to Dilla’s most famous album, Donuts.