Madlib - WLIB AM: King of the Wigflip (2022)

BBE Music is thrilled to announce the long-awaited rerelease of WLIB AM: King of the Wigflip, the final installment in the legendary Beat Generation series from none other than Madlib. Originally released in 2008, this masterful collage of dusty loops, raw beats, and left-field soundscapes remains a high-water mark in the Stones Throw producer’s sprawling discography. Now, for the first time in years, fans can experience the album in all its analog glory with this deluxe double vinyl edition, carefully remastered to preserve Madlib’s signature warmth and grit.

A tribute to pirate radio culture and late-night airwaves, WLIB AM weaves together a rich tapestry of hip-hop, jazz, and soul, featuring an all-star cast of collaborators, including Talib Kweli, Guilty Simpson, MED, and Oh No. Each track showcases Madlib’s uncanny ability to blur the lines between genres, effortlessly flipping obscure samples into hypnotic, off-kilter rhythms. From the hypnotic bounce of “Blow the Horns on ‘Em” to the smoked-out groove of “The Plan Pt. 1,” this is Madlib at his most playful, unpredictable, and inspired.

This special double vinyl edition, released exclusively via BBE Music, brings one of the Beat Generation series' most celebrated albums back into circulation for crate-diggers and collectors alike. With original artwork and a high-quality pressing, this rerelease is a must-have for Madlib aficionados and vinyl lovers who appreciate raw, unfiltered beat craftsmanship. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of hip-hop history—WLIB AM: King of the Wigflip is back and sounding better than ever.

Tracklist:
1-1 Madlib - The New Resident [1:34]
1-2 Madlib;Guilty Simpson - Blow the Horns on 'Em [2:33]
1-3 Madlib;Georgia Anne Muldrow - The Plan Pt. 1 [2:38]
1-4 Madlib - Tension [1:32]
1-5 Madlib;Defari - Gamble on Ya Boy [4:37]
1-6 Madlib;Poke;MED - The Ox (805) [2:57]
1-7 Madlib - All Virtue [1:49]
1-8 Madlib;J Rocc - Blinfold Test #10 (He Don't Play) [3:55]
1-9 Madlib;Prince Po - The Thang-Thang [3:03]
1-10 Madlib - Heat [3:57]
1-11 Madlib - Smoke Break [1:59]
1-12 Madlib - The Plan (Reprise) [0:39]
1-13 Madlib;Karriem Riggins - Life [1:32]
1-14 Madlib - Parklight [1:45]
1-15 Madlib;Frezna - Yo Yo Affair Pt. 1 & 2 [4:02]
1-16 Madlib;The Professionals - I Want It Back [2:54]
1-17 Madlib - Disco Dance [1:52]
1-18 Madlib;Talib Kweli;Libération - What It Do [3:36]
1-19 Madlib;Oh No;Roc C - Take That Money [3:55]
1-20 Madlib;Frank N Dank - Drinks up! [2:49]
1-21 Madlib;Stacy Epps - The Way That I Live [4:10]
1-22 Madlib;Murs - Ratrace [2:05]
1-23 Madlib - Go! [1:15]
1-24 Madlib - Stop [1:10]