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Adult Swim Pairs Up with Stones Throw Records to Produce New Album
Hip Hop Album with Contributing Artists Madvillain, J Dilla and others to Debut in September
Following up on the successful release of DANGERDOOM: The Mouse and the Mask in October 2005, Adult Swim will collaborate on a second hip hop album, this time with indie label Stones Throw Records. The album, slated to debut September 19, will celebrate Stones Throw’s ten-year anniversary and feature all of the artists on the label. Stones Throw’s roster includes artists Madlib, MF DOOM, the late J. Dilla and others who are considered some of the most creative artists in hip hop today.
Due in part to high profile releases such as and Madvillain’s Madvillainy, J Dilla’s Donuts and Quasimoto’s Unseen and Further Adventures of Lord Quas the label’s most acclaimed release-to-date, Stones Throw has earned a reputation for putting out original and innovative tracks that gain appreciation from even the most difficult to please music critics. Founded by Chris Manak, a.k.a. Peanut Butter Wolf, Stones Throw stands as a recording company that transcends a brand and takes on surprising new directions with every release.
“Stones Throw produces consistently original, globally acclaimed music,” said Jason DeMarco, head of music for Adult Swim and executive producer of the highly acclaimed DANGERDOOM project, which was released in conjunction with Epitaph Records. “We’re thrilled at the opportunity to work with their artists on our next music venture.”
“It’s an honor to work with Adult Swim,” said Peanut Butter Wolf. “They’ve proven that progressive can be successful. They do everything on their own terms, and they have a loyal fan base that supports them.”
The new album (currently awaiting a title) will feature more musical contributions from Madlib and MF DOOM as Madvillain, collaborative work between Madlib and his late partner J.Dilla, and a slate of artists from the Stones Throw label like J. Rocc, Oh No, Percee P, Dudley Perkins, M.E.D., Koushik, Roc C, Aloe Blacc, Georgia Ann Muldrow and Madlib’s five piece jazz band Yesterdays News Quintet.
Peanut Butter Wolf will serve as executive producer of the project. Starting as a DJ and producer in the San Francisco area, he now spends his time executive producing nearly every Stones Throw release, and searching out new talent for his roster. Stones Throw pushes the creative boundaries of hip hop and delves into the rich history of jazz and soul, funk and disco. Past Stones Throw releases have included the benchmark deep funk compilation The Funky 16 Corners, the critically-acclaimed old school hip hop compilation Third Unheard: Connecticut Hip Hop 1979-1983 and Yesterday’s New Quintet Sound Directions, Madlib’s homage to the soul jazz scene of the 1970s.
Adult Swim’s first musical collaboration, with Epitaph Records in 2005, DANGERDOOM: The Mouse and the Mask, resulted in both commercial and critical success and was headlined by artists Danger Mouse and MF DOOM. Cee-Lo and Ghostface also made guest appearances on the album.
Adult Swim continues to be among the most popular cable networks with young adult viewers. Adult Swim regularly tops broadcast network competition among key young adults and young males. Its popular programming includes animated favorites like Family Guy, American Dad and Futurama; original comedy series including The Boondocks, Robot Chicken, Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law and Aqua Teen Hunger Force; and action-adventure series like Fullmetal Alchemist, Samurai Champloo and InuYasha.
Adult Swim (AdultSwim.com), launched in 2001, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s network offering original and acquired animated comedy and action series for young adults. Airing overnights six days a week for a total of 45 hours weekly, Adult Swim shares channel space with Cartoon Network, home to the best in original, classic and acquired programming for children and families, and is seen in 89 million U.S. homes.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry.
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