Madlib - The Beats - Exclusive Stones Throw Release

In honor of the release of Stones Throw's Feature Documentary "Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton", 

Stones Throw is giving the goods to the Hip Hop community with this 

special Madlib produced Soundtrack serving as the score to the documentary. 

Here are some of the details you need to know about the release :

The vinyl release is Madlib's first ever 10 inch release

Each record comes with a removable sleeve and dual sided cover art

There are 3 different vinyl versions and one Cassette version 

10 Track instrumental album.

Click Here 

To see our post about the Stones Throw : Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton Documentary 

Click Here 

To purchase the MP3, Vinyl or Cassette version of 

Madlib - The Beats

Cassette Version

Special Thanks to : Epic InkTattoos of Springfield - Stones Throw, Oregon, Bill Maher, Ketih Olbermann, Skate Or Die Mentality, People who wait outside Apple Stores waiting for the new iPhone to come out, Roger Goodell, Listening to phone calls on speaker phone, Bambu, G - Shock watches, Voyages in Mexico, Sunsets and Lebron James' receding hairline. 

Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton: Watch Bonus Footage From The Stones Throw Records Documentary

With Stone Throw Records' captivating documentary, "Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton" hitting Blu-Ray/DVD, they have released some special "bonus" footage from the film - including an interview with Kanye West, where the enigmatic superstar talks about the legacy of J Dilla and working with Madlib.

Watch the "Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton" Bonus Footage Below:



Special Thanks: Stones Throw Records, Peanut Butter Wolf, J Dilla, Madlib, Kanye West, MF Doom, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Jungle Brothers, Pete Rock and all those who still believe in the power of real hip-hop

New Music Premiere: Med & Blu "The Buzz" Featuring Mayer Hawthorne, Dam-Funk and Produced by Madlib

Well this fresh Madlib-produced jam just came across our ears and what a line-up on it! Med & Blu team up with Mayer Hawthorne and Dam-Funk to tear up an extra soulful Madlib beat - marking the very first time all of these cats have been on the same track together!

Take a listen below and pick up "The Buzz EP" :

Special Thanks: Stones Throw and soulful hip-hop

Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton: Stones Throw Records Releases New Documentary and Download Exclusive Mix From KCRW DJ Anthony Valadez

We were thrilled when the seminal Los Angeles hip hop label, Stones Throw Records, started a Kickstarter campaign to help fund their first documentary and now, "Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton" will finally see the light of day with some select screenings at places like Cinefamily in Los Angeles.

To celebrate, KCRW DJ, Anthony Valadez, has lovingly put together an exclusive Stones Throw inspired mix for you to download and don't miss screening "Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton" when it comes to your town or on Blu-Ray/DVD soon!

Playlist | Stonesthrow X Vala

Vex Ruffin - Secret Weapon
Peanut Butter Wolf and Planet Asia - I Your Area
Jonwayne - Gumbo Baby
Homeboy Sandman - Not Really
Stark Reality - Comrades and Dreams (PB Wolf Mix)
Charizma and PB Wolf - My World Premier (12' Version)
J Rocc - Stay Fresh
The Lions - Picture On The Wall (Feat. Leroy Sibbies)
Quasimoto - Low Class Conspiracy
Myron & E - If I Gave You My Love
J Dilla - Light Works
Koushik - Be With
Karriem Riggins - Tom Toms
Anika - Yang Yang
Madlib - Disco Dance
Dam-Funk & Steve Arrington - Crazy In Here
Jonti - Flesh Of Morning
James Pants - We're Through
The Stepkids - Sweet Salvation
Breakestra - Cramp Your Style
Mayer Hawthorne - Green Eyed Love (Classixx Remix)
Gary Wilson - She Makes Me Think Of Endicott
Aloe Blacc - Arrive
Guilty Simpson - Run (Feat. Sean P and Black Milk)
MED - Classic (Feat. Talib Kweli)
Madvillain - America's Most Blunted

Special Thanks: Stones Throw Records for continuing to put out some of the most progressive hip-hop music on the planet, Peanut Butter Wolf for making it happen, KCRW, Kickstater and all those fellow fans who keep supporting underground music!

Madlib Discusses the Medicine Show Series - Upperhands Focal Point : Medicine Show Cover Art

Madlib Discusses the Medicine Show Series

Madlib Medicine Show was a 13-album series by Madlib originally scheduled to be released monthly on his own imprint, Madlib Invazion throughout 2010 and into 2011. Odd months present releases featuring Madlib's production work while even months showcase DJ work and mixing skills.

Originally planned to be only 12 albums and mixtapes, however a secret Medicine Show titled Medicine Show #13: Black Tape was released in March 2012, to complete the Madlib Medicine Show series.

Here is an exclusive new interview with Madlib during a recent 

Medicine Show in London!

Alongside the excellent production and DJ mixing, the cover art for the Medicine Show
is unbelievably creative and doper than Mr. Roper.

Madlib Medicine Show #1: Before The Verdict

Madlib Medicine Show #2: Flight To Brazil

                    Medicine Show #3: Beat Konducta In Africa

Medicine Show #4: 420 Chalice All-Stars

Medicine Show #5: History Of The Loop Digga, 1990-2000

Medicine Show #6: The Brain Wreck Show

Medicine Show #7: High Jazz

Medicine Show #8: Advanced Jazz

Medicine Show #9: Channel 85 Presents Nittyville

Medicine Show #10: Black Soul

Medicine Show #11: Low Budget High Fi Music

Medicine Show #12: Raw Medicine (Madlib Remixes)

Medicine Show #13: Black Tape

If you would like to purchase hard copies of all of the Medicine Show albums,

you could purchase: "The Brick".

"The Brick" is Madlib's entire Medicine Show collection in cd form.

Click below to purchase the Brick directly from Stones Throw

Madlib Medicine Show Brick

In honor of the Medicine Show live, here are some photos from when we saw Madlib perform

in Los Angeles. He used this event to promote the new Medicine Show 13 album, the upcoming 

Freddie Gibbs projects and the rest of the Stones Throw team... 

Krondon, Medaphor, Oh No

Madlib Medicine Show Live @ the Echoplex

December 11th, 2011

Madlib Medicine Show Live @ the Echoplex

December 11th, 2011

Madlib Medicine Show Live @ the Echoplex

December 11th, 2011

Madlib Medicine Show Live @ the Echoplex

December 11th, 2011

Madlib Medicine Show Live @ the Echoplex

December 11th, 2011

Madlib Medicine Show Live @ the Echoplex

December 11th, 2011

All live photos courtesy of Upperhands.

Special Thanks to: The Madlib Invazion.

Madlib Brings Back Rap Alter-Ego Quasimoto on Upcoming Album "Yessir Whatever"

The web is blazing with a rumored June 18, 2013 release date for the return of Madlib's helium-voiced alter-ego, Quasimoto. The new album would be the first release from Lord Quas' since 2005 and you can get a proper taste of what's to come in the video below.



Special Thanks: Madlib, Stones Throw, Quasimoto and avant-garde hip-hop

New Music Tuesday: Download Quakers Podcast from Stones Throw Records

New music Tuesdays have been a tradition of ours ever since CDs were still relevant. Why?Because that's always been the day when new music is released. But with blogs dropping free downloads, mixes & podcasts left and right now, it's kinda watered down the excitement.

But here at Upperhands, we sift through all the rubbish to find YOU some true gems to listen to.

This week we bring you a fresh podcast from Stones Throw Records, the legendary underground hip-hop label from Peanut Butter Wolf that has talent like Madlib, Strong Arm Steady, MED, the late J.Dilla and so many more on its roster.

On their latest podcast - they drop something exceptional from new supergroup, Quakers, which is comprised of Geoff Barrow of Portishead fame, Stuart Matthews and newcomer Katalyst. Together they team with an army of hip-hop all-stars who serve up some serious rhymes over "EarthQUAKE-sized" beats.

Peep the label description below and then download the podcast, plus 2 tracks from the album HERE

"Quakers are a 35-member hip-hop collective centered around three producers - Fuzzface (Geoff Barrow of Portishead), Katalyst (Ashley Anderson), and 7-Stu-7 (Stuart Matthews). Their album drops on Stones Throw on March 27.

This is the "Hip-Hop Quake Mix" by Katalyst, a 40-minute set featuring some of the work that has inspired the project. "

Special Thanks: Stones Throw Records, Geoff Barrows, Katalyst, Quakers, Portishead, Synkro, Marty Party, Tim Tebow 24/7 trade rumors, Dan Patrick's return to the airwaves, Orange Chickenless dinners and the stickiest of the icky