RELEVANT PARTIES

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Stones Throw Records Aug 14, 2020

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We meet the founder of Stones Throw Records Chris Manak, better known as Peanut Butter Wolf.

In the first episode of RELEVANT PARTIES we meet Chris Manak, better known as Peanut Butter Wolf. As the founder of Stones Throw Records, Manak is behind some of the most ground-breaking hip-hop records ever made, assisting artists like Madlib, J Dilla and MF Doom to reach their creative peaks. But although Stones Throw will always be associated with a certain seam of underground beatmaking, the Los Angeles label is home to every kind of musical eccentric: from Mayer Hawthorne’s vintage soul and the eccentric grooves of Dâm-Funk to Gary Wilson’s lo-fi new wave and experimental pop from Sudan Archives. Manak talks to Chal Ravens about the label’s musical growth, his childhood in San Jose, the tragic loss of his rap partner Charizma, and the extraordinary experience of watching a Stones Throw single go platinum around the world.

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Ninja Tune Aug 14, 2020

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We meet Matt Black and Jonathan More, founders of London label Ninja Tune.

In the second episode of RELEVANT PARTIES we meet Matt Black and Jonathan More, founders of London label Ninja Tune. United by a love of the new, the duo also known as Coldcut have been testing the limits of DJing, sampling and audiovisual technology since they first met in a Soho record shop in 1986. Through its long history Ninja Tune has released countless era-defining records from artists as diverse as Amon Tobin, The Cinematic Orchestra, Floating Points and Roots Manuva. As the label enters its 30th year, Matt and Jon look back on clubbing in the 90s, the invention of VJing, and how they made one of the greatest remixes of all time.

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RELEVANT PARTIES – Trailer Jul 24, 2020

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Who are the people behind groundbreaking record labels around the globe?

RELEVANT PARTIES by Carhartt WIP is a monthly podcast series dedicated to the work of groundbreaking record labels around the globe. In each episode podcast host and music journalist Chal Ravens will delve into the stories behind the music, speaking to some of music culture‘s most important independent tastemakers, who are known for their love of music, enduring idealism, and singular drive. We want to find out what possessed them to take on one of the most challenging jobs in the music industry. Subscribe to the podcast now and listen to a new episode every four weeks.

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