If you venture into Peanut Butter Wolf's San Francisco studio, you'll quickly realize that his vinyl does weigh a ton-make that several tons. It's been over ten years since his first release in 1989 and the Wolf has compiled impressive credentials. His landmark Peanut Butter Breaks LP (1994, Heyday) was sampled by the Alkaholiks, Cypress Hill, DJ Spooky and alt-rockers Garbage. Not surprisingly, he's become a sought after producer who's made beats for talented mic rippers like
Rasco, Planet Asia and Kool Keith. In 1996, Peanut Butter Wolf established Stones Throw records, which has released underground gems from artists like Rasco and Rob Swift.

Finally in 1999, Peanut Butter Wolf has unleashed his debut full length LP, My Vinyl Weighs A Ton (Stones Throw). With outstanding contributions from labelmates and Likwit Crew members Lootpack, baritone bomber Rasco and next millennium MC Planet Asia, the Wolf has assembled an all star cast of on the verge rhymers. Also included is perhaps the world's first turntablist posse cut. Instead of passing the mic, eleven DJs pass the 1200s and piece together a stellar track featuring
Rhettmatic, Kid Koala, Rob Swift, A-Trak, Z-Trip, Total Eclipse, Quest, J-Rocc, Shortkut, Cut Chemist and a camouflaged Peanut Butter Wolf as DJ Hands.

Taking time out from a recording session with Lootpack, the Wolf answered some pressing and not so pressing questions for HipHopSite.Com.

HipHopSite: You've been in the game for over a decade. Why the long wait for a full length Peanut Butter Wolf Album?

PB Wolf: I'm not really sure why the wait for the LP. I never was really interested in doing a solo album before. I mean, this LP isn't really a solo anyway, it's more a collection of collaborations with DJs and MCs. I feel like the Peanut Butter Breaks (1994) was a full LP, although the songs were made more to be used as a tool.

Who has been your favorite MC to produce for?

My favorite MC to produce for is a secret, so I don't piss everybody else off by singling someone out. Actually, though, my favorite part of recording my album was to accept the challenge of working with people with all different styles and building a cohesive album that flows out of it.

I heard you once were an emcee, is that true?

I was never an emcee, but I was a rhyme writer. This was back in '86-probably inspired by the Beastie Boys at the time. I gotta admit, my lyrics were pretty hot for the time period. I recorded my first and last rap in 1987. I didn't have the voice of choice, so I put a lot of heavy "MC Shan style" reverb over it. Although I know my beats have progressed over the years, I don't think my rhymes would be able to, so I'll quit while I'm behind.

Do you consider yourself a turntablist?

I consider myself a DJ who makes beats as well.

What's up next for Stones Throw?

Next for Stones Throw is stepping up the promotions. I'm in this first and foremost to release good music, but if people aren't aware of it, what good is it? Last year, Rasco's album was chosen in most writer's year-end charts yet the album still hasn't reached as many headz as it should have. That's frustrating to me. On a non-business standpoint, Stones Throw has a lot of new artists coming out in 1999. We got Lootpack's LP, an EP from Kazi-who was featured on my album-a Quasimoto LP,
Super Duper Duck Breaks, and a 7" series including a lot of bugged out shit.

What advice would you give those who want to start their own label?

Don't do it.

Have you made the world's first turntablist posse cut with "Tale of Five Cities?"

I'd like to pride myself in thinking it hasn't been done yet, but I'm anxious to hear anyone's rebuttal. There have definitely been DJ posse cuts, but I don't think there's been a song with DJ's from different crews.

Your album shows you have a sense of humor. Has humor been lost in today's hip-hop?

Humor has been lost in a lot of today's hip-hop. Hip-hop was always aggressive since day one, but hip-hop was always a mix of reality and fun. A lot of the older artists (Biz Markie, Prince Paul, Kool Keith, Lord Finesse, etc.) continue to show a funny side, but most of these new cats don't have as much fun with it. That's not to say I don't like hardcore hip-hop, but I like a variety.

Do you plan to join the NBA like Master P?

I can't jump.

As a hip-hop fan, what upcoming album release are you looking most forward to?

Outside of my camp, I'd have to say KRS and Slum Village. I heard some new Blackalicious material that was real dope. Oh yeah, and Nas with Premier.

What's the dopest live show that you've ever seen?

The dopest live hip-hop show I've seen was KRS-ONE because he had so much crowd control. He hypnotized. DJs, I had a great time at a Cash Money show last year. I've also been moved by Rob Swift, Q-Bert, Total Eclipse, Vinroc, Cut Chemist, J-Rocc. I've seen plenty of DJ's that I would highly recommend. Outside of hip-hop, my favorite show was Cameo last year-they played all their classics except for "Rigor Mortis"-and Barry White. Finally, can't forget Portishead. If you get a chance, see that show.

What's your favorite current album?

Lootpack.

What kind of peanut butter do you eat? Creamy or Crunchy?

I eat it all, just remember to stir well if you are eating natural peanut butter so it isn't all oil at the top.

Any shout outs?

I hate shout outs cuz I always forget someone. Shout outs were the worst invention. I'm still recovering from the missed shouts on my LP.