What makes My Vinyl Weighs a Ton by Peanut Butter Wolf notable?

The album is celebrated for its innovative approach to sampling and production, serving as a foundational release for Stones Throw Records. It has influenced countless artists within the underground hip-hop movement and received praise from critics, solidifying Peanut Butter Wolf's status in the genre. When 'My Vinyl Weighs a Ton' was released in 1999, Peanut Butter Wolf was gaining recognition as a pioneering figure in the West Coast hip-hop scene. This album marked his debut as a solo artist after years of producing and collaborating, particularly with the influential label Stones Throw Records, which he co-founded.

Who is My Vinyl Weighs a Ton for?

My Vinyl Weighs a Ton works well if you're into kaleidoscopic sound exploration, dynamic flow with surprises and short bursts of energy.

How many songs are on My Vinyl Weighs a Ton?

My Vinyl Weighs a Ton has 23 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.

My Vinyl Weighs a Ton

Peanut Butter Wolf · 1999

61 min · 23 tracks · hip-hop

A kaleidoscopic journey through hip-hop's underground, blending eclectic samples with sharp lyricism.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

kaleidoscopic sound exploration
dynamic flow with surprises
short bursts of energy
eclectic sample-driven journey
for active listening

Maybe skip if you want

prefer straightforward, long tracks
seek consistent pacing throughout

Where this album fits

Career context: When 'My Vinyl Weighs a Ton' was released in 1999, Peanut Butter Wolf was gaining recognition as a pioneering figure in the West Coast hip-hop scene. This album marked his debut as a solo artist after years of producing and collaborating, particularly with the influential label Stones Throw Records, which he co-founded.
Stylistic neighbors: Lil Wayne· B.G.· Yo Gotti

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

1 Sit Down Shut Up 0:15
2 In Your Area 2:25
3 Styles Crew Flows Beats 5:50
4 Casio 3:50
5 Barter 0:21
6 Hold Up 3:45
7 The Everliving 0:42
8 Rock Unorthodox 2:58
9 Top Illin 0:22
10 Necromancin 2:05
11 Keep On Rockin It 4:31
12 T Shirts 0:29
13 Breaks em Down 3:59

Disc 2

1 Tale of Five Cities 8:50
2 Mr. Dibbs 0:22
3 Definition of Ill 3:20
4 Theme From a Peanut Butter Wolf 0:59
5 Run the Line 5:18
6 Phonies 3:15
7 Ten Minutes Left 0:18
8 Mobbin 3:09
9 Competition Gets None 4:14
10 Hawaii 5000 0:18

What to play next

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