Forgotten Treasure: Lootpack “Soundpieces: Da Antidote” (1999)

via Stones Throw: Originally released in 1999, Soundpieces was the debut album production by Madlib and an introduction to a whole stable of MCs – Quasimoto, Oh No, Declaime, MED. The full 70-min 3/LP edition was only in circulation during the first 1-2 years after the album’s release, but is now being brought back on March 27th, together with a Soundpieces-era track “Bone Marrow” which is included at a 7-inch single.

Lootpack’s Soundpieces ushered in a string of excellent productions by Madlib, serving notice that the West Coast underground scene was becoming one of tremendous creative vitality. With this albums fantastic production, Madlib began to stake his claim as one of hip-hop’s most imaginative track masters, underground or otherwise. With 24 tracks running over 70 mins, Soundpieces may appear at first to be a bit excessive, but the tracks are focused and concise, revealing new unexpected sound layered into the mix with each listen.

Reissue of the full-length wide-spine, 3/LP vinyl edition, plus the bonus “Bone Marrow” 7-inch single. Stones Throw orders also include a 4×6-inch Lootpack sticker from our archive, while supplies last.

Pre-order. Release date & expected ship date is March 27.

Tracklist

1. “Da Antidote”
   • Produced by Madlib
2. “Questions” (J. Brown/O. Jackson/R. Jimenez)
   • Produced by Madlib
   • Contains samples from:
     • “Dance of the Honey Bee” performed by David “Fathead” Newman^[3]
     • “Lock It in the Pocket” performed by Grover Washington, Jr.
3. “Long Awaited” (J. Brown/O. Jackson/R. Jimenez/M. Perretta/R. Taylor)
   • Featuring Dilated Peoples
   • Produced by Madlib
   • Contains a sample from “UFO” performed by ESG
4. “B-boy Theme” (J. Brown/O. Jackson)
   • Produced by Madlib
5. “Whenimondamic” (J. Brown/O. Jackson/R. Jimenez)
   • Produced by Madlib
   • Contains a sample from: “If It Don’t Turn You On (You Oughta’ Leave It Alone)” performed by B.T. Express
   • Contains a sample from: “Return of the Boom Bap” by KRS-One
6. “The Anthem” (J. Brown/O. Jackson/R. Jimenez)
   • Produced by Madlib
7. “Level Zero” (J. Brown/O. Jackson/R. Jimenez/N. Rodriguez/M. Jackson)
   • Featuring Medaphoar, Oh No
   • Contains a sample from “Playing the Game” performed by Gentle Giant
   • Produced by Madlib
8. “Crate Diggin'” (O. Jackson/R. Jimenez)
   • Produced by Madlib
   • Contains samples from:
     • “Part of a Whole” performed by Hugh Masekela
     • “Eleanor Rigby” performed by Vanilla Fudge
9. “Law of Physics” (J. Brown/O. Jackson/R. Jimenez)
   • Produced by Madlib
   • Contains a sample from: “What Happened To The Real Me” performed by Mavis Staples
10. “Frenz Vs Endz” (J. Brown/O. Jackson/R. Jimenez/K. Harper)
    • Featuring Kazi
    • Produced by Madlib
    • Contains a sample from: “Miles Runs the Voodoo Down” performed by Miles Davis
11. “Interview With Kurt”
    • Produced by Madlib
12. “Speaker Smashin'” (J. Brown/O. Jackson/R. Jimenez)
    • Produced by Madlib
    • Contains a sample from: “Computer Love” performed by Zapp
13. “New Year’s Resolution” (J. Brown/O. Jackson/R. Jimenez)
    • Produced by Madlib
    • Contains samples from:
      • “Merlin’s Prophecy” performed by David Axelrod
      • “Mass Appeal” by Gang Starr
        • samples “Horizon Drive” performed by Vic Juris
14. “Answers” (J. Brown/O. Jackson/R. Jimenez/L. Quanty)
    • Featuring Quasimoto
    • Produced by Madlib
    • Contains a sample from “Shady Blues” performed by Lee Mason
15. “Likwit Fusion” (J. Brown/O. Jackson/R. Jimenez/D. Johnson Jr./R. Smith/J. Robinson)
    • Featuring Defari, Tha Alkaholiks
    • Produced by Madlib
    • Contains a sample from “Proclamation” performed by Gentle Giant
16. “Hityawitdat” (O. Jackson/R. Jimenez)
    • Produced by Madlib
    • Contains a sample from “Still Shining” performed by Busta Rhymes
17. “Verbal Experiments” (J. Brown/O. Jackson/R. Jimenez/G. Williams)
    • Produced by Madlib
    • Contains a sample from “Method Man” performed by Wu-Tang Clan
18. “Stylewild” (J. Brown/O. Jackson)
    • Produced by Madlib
19. “Weededed” (J. Brown/O. Jackson/R. Jimenez)
    • Produced by Madlib
    • Contains a sample from “Go Down Moses” performed by Hampton Hawes
20. “20 Questions” (J. Brown/O. Jackson/R. Jimenez/L. Quattle)
    • Featuring Quasimoto
21. “Break Dat Party” (J. Brown/O. Jackson/R. Jimenez/D. Perkins)
    • Featuring Declaime
    • Produced by Madlib
22. “Wanna Test” (O. Jackson/R. Jimenez/N. Rodriguez)
    • Featuring Medaphoar
    • Produced by Madlib
    • Contains a sample from “I Wish You Were Here” performed by Al Green
    • Contains a sample from “Time’s Up” performed by O.C. (rapper)
23. “Episodes”
    • Featuring Declaime, God’s Gift, Kazi, Medaphoar, Oh No
    • Produced by Madlib
    • Contains samples from:
      • “The Thirteenth Floor” performed by David “Fathead” Newman
      • “Sounds From the Sea’s Edge” performed by John Payne
24. “Outro”
    • Produced by Madlib

Lexis

Montreal-based DJ and the founder MusicIsMySanctuary.com (2007) and 24 Hours of Vinyl (2011).