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23 June, 2007@12:00 am
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    The guys at Stones Throw have done it again, even if on a project not released on their label. Forget the Hollywood map to the stars, or the City Pages. In conjunction with, Time Out L.A., Peanut Butter Wolf and Madlib bring The Other Side of Los Angeles. No, this ain’t a trip to the Compton Swap Meet. What comes as brilliantly packaged double disc release contains a CD of Madlib spinning a mixed bag of tracks, as well as a DVD by Peanut Butter Wolf, giving a tour of some the best “off-the-beaten-path” spots that the city has to offer.  And of course, what would it be with out a little shameless self promotion?

DVD: By Peanut Butter Wolf

    From 70′s styled leather jackets and clown painted talking George Bush figurines to a Luis Vaton embroided shotgun, at these stores, there’s something for everyone.  PBW gets the shopping itch, as he finds himself going broke in some of L.A’s most exclusive sneaker boutiques and vintage stores. While in search of some art to add to his collection, PBW visits the propaganda giant himself, Shepard Ferry, at the, Obey, studio and gallery. He later goes to, Gallery 1998, only to find an exhibit dedicated to the Super Mario Bros.

    You can’t make a DVD about the best shopping spots with out taking a trip to the record store. PBW finds himself in a difficult predicament, as he gets attacked by a Judo chopping five year-old, but quickly recovers to visit the store where J.Dilla bought the majority of the vinyl cuts features on Donuts. PBW visits some of L.A’s swankiest hotels and spins 70′s fusion and what ever the hell else he feels to some crenda-la-creme pool side vacationers.

    One of the best parts of the DVD is the Miscellaneous Section, which features an exclusive interview with PBW about his humble beginnings in music, the creation of Stones Throw, friendships with Madlib and J. Dilla, along with videos showcasing the entire label’s roster. Backed by a sensational soundtrack of hip-hop, punk, and jazz cuts, the cinematography of Los Angeles features some of the most amazing graffiti and sun sets, giving off the true Cali vibe. 

    The DVD tends to become a little redundant, as PBW only interviews the owners of the locations, instead of incorporating outtakes and street interviews. Despite the down sides, and please believe that there are only a few, there’s so much on this DVD that to tell anymore would be giving it all away. It is definitely a must see!

CD: By Madlib
    Madlib brings together another brilliant mix of cuts: Jaylib, “Survival Test” (the best of the best, J. Dilla and Madlib); Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace, “Herb Vendor” (A walk down Zion, spliffically.); Quasimoto, “Greenery” (Hard 808 drum beats mixed with that sticky icky); Cybertron, “Clear” (a little electric boogaloo anyone?), and much more. – J. Miller Dean

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