Release Date: 2004-03-23, Audio CD, Stones Throw

Release Date: 2004-03-23, Audio CD, Stones Throw

Vinyl, Stones Throw

Madvillain - Madvillainy [2 LP]

A quick glance at MED's discography shows many classic releases from years past: Madvillain's Madvillainy, Madlib's Shades of Blue, J Dilla's The Shining, Lootpack's Soundpieces, Quasimoto's Unseen. Each appearance showcases his well-rounded knack for lyricism, ranging from vivid street imagery to nostalgia to everything in between. It's fitting that he calls his new album Classic. With the sophomore album, fans are treated to collabs with label mate Aloe Blacc, Talib Kweli ("Classic"), Hodgy Beats (OFWGKTA), and with producers Madlib, Oh No and The Alchemist. MED speaks on the meaning of the new album's title, "I called the LP `Classic' because that's the approach I took: create music that has the potential to be played by every generation. This album deals with current issues, personal... Less

A quick glance at MED's discography shows many classic releases from years past: Madvillain's Madvillainy, Madlib's Shades of Blue, J Dilla's The Shining, Lootpack's Soundpieces, Quasimoto's Unseen. Each appearance showcases his well-rounded knack for lyricism, ranging from vivid street imagery to nostalgia to everything in between. It's fitting that he calls his new album Classic. With the sophomore album, fans are treated to collabs with label mate Aloe Blacc, Talib Kweli ("Classic"), Hodgy Beats (OFWGKTA), and with producers Madlib, Oh No and The Alchemist. MED speaks on the meaning of the new album's title, "I called the LP `Classic' because that's the approach I took: create music that has the potential to be played by every generation. This album deals with current issues, personal... Less

A quick glance at MED's discography shows many classic releases from years past: Madvillain's Madvillainy, Madlib's Shades of Blue, J Dilla's The Shining, Lootpack's Soundpieces, Quasimoto's Unseen. Each appearance showcases his well-rounded knack for lyricism, ranging from vivid street imagery to nostalgia to everything in between. It's fitting that he calls his new album Classic. With the sophomore album, fans are treated to collabs with label mate Aloe Blacc, Talib Kweli ("Classic"), Hodgy Beats (OFWGKTA), and with producers Madlib, Oh No and The Alchemist. MED speaks on the meaning of the new album's title, "I called the LP `Classic' because that's the approach I took: create music that has the potential to be played by every generation. This album deals with current issues, personal... Less

A quick glance at MED's discography shows many classic releases from years past: Madvillain's Madvillainy, Madlib's Shades of Blue, J Dilla's The Shining, Lootpack's Soundpieces, Quasimoto's Unseen. Each appearance showcases his well-rounded knack for lyricism, ranging from vivid street imagery to nostalgia to everything in between. It's fitting that he calls his new album Classic. With the sophomore album, fans are treated to collabs with label mate Aloe Blacc, Talib Kweli ("Classic"), Hodgy Beats (OFWGKTA), and with producers Madlib, Oh No and The Alchemist. MED speaks on the meaning of the new album's title, "I called the LP `Classic' because that's the approach I took: create music that has the potential to be played by every generation. This album deals with current issues, personal... Less

A quick glance at MED's discography shows many classic releases from years past: Madvillain's Madvillainy, Madlib's Shades of Blue, J Dilla's The Shining, Lootpack's Soundpieces, Quasimoto's Unseen. Each appearance showcases his well-rounded knack for lyricism, ranging from vivid street imagery to nostalgia to everything in between. It's fitting that he calls his new album Classic. With the sophomore album, fans are treated to collabs with label mate Aloe Blacc, Talib Kweli ("Classic"), Hodgy Beats (OFWGKTA), and with producers Madlib, Oh No and The Alchemist. MED speaks on the meaning of the new album's title, "I called the LP `Classic' because that's the approach I took: create music that has the potential to be played by every generation. This album deals with current issues, personal... Less

2010 live album that documents a show in the life of the most mysterious rapper in Hip Hop and gives an ultra-rare glimpse into this enigmatic figure. Broken up into two acts, complete with intermission, Act One draws mainly from 2004's MM..Food and Madvillainy. After a "Star Trek"-themed intermission the man behind 'Vaudeville Villain', 'Born Like This' and 'Unexpected Guests' revisits his 1999 debut solo album Operation: Doomsday on Act II.

2006 two CD compilation that celebrates a glorious decade of the Stones Throw label, and boasts a bonus mix CD by J-Rocc of the World Famous Beat Junkies. This is Stones Throw's first ever full label compilation, covering everything from the very first single (Charizma & Peanut Butter Wolf's `My World Premiere') to cuts from 2006. It mixes classics from the likes of Madvillain, Jaylib and Lootpack with incredibly rare and desirable previously promo-vinyl only tracks such as Cut Chemist & MED's `Blind Man' and is the perfect introduction to the label for the curious, the best next step for those who bought Madvillainy, Jaylib or Quasimoto, and essential for any fans of the label or quality leftfield music. Stones Throw is far more than just a hip-hop label: this compilation includes funk,... Less