WLIB AM: King of the Wigflip (Reissue) (Vinyl 2LP)

This 2008 feature-length mixtape on BBE was the final in the label's Beat Generation series, a series kicked off by the late J Dilla. WLIB AM: King of the Wigflip found the wild production genius Madlib dishing up "weeded-out beats for the basement and Hennessyed-up club anthems" (Pitchfork) in equal measure, all linked together by his trademark comic interludes. An all-star line-up of guests including the likes of Guilty Simpson, Murs, and Georgia Anne Muldrow ensures there's not a dull moment to be had on this very welcome double LP reissue. - Flying Out

BBE Music is thrilled to announce the long-awaited repress 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 as part of our Beat Generation series, this long-out-of-print classic returns with brand new updated artwork, housed in a deluxe gatefold sleeve featuring never-before-seen photos by Brian “B+” Cross.

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. The New Resident (performed by The Beat Konducta) 
2. Blow the Horns on 'Em (performed by Guilty Simpson) 
3. The Plan Pt. 1 (performed by Georgia Anne Muldrow) 
4. Tension (performed by The Beat Konducta) 
5. Gamble on Ya Boy (performed by Defari) 
6. The Ox (805) (performed by MED featuring Poke) 
7. All Virtue (performed by The Beat Konducta) 
8. Blindfold Test #10 (He Don't Play) (performed by J Rocc) 
9. The Thang-Thang (performed by Prince Po) 
10. Heat (performed by Madlib) 
11. Smoke Break (performed by The Beat Konducta) 
12. The Plan (Reprise) (performed by The Beat Konducta)
13. Life (performed by Karriem Riggins) 
14. Parklight (performed by The Beat Konducta) 
15. Yo Yo Affair Pt. 1 & 2 (featuring Frezna) 
16. I Want It Back (performed by The Professionals) 
17. Disco Dance (performed by The Beat Konducta) 
18. What It Do (performed by Liberation) 
19. Take That Money (performed by Roc C featuring Oh No) 
20. Drinks Up! (performed by Frank n Dank) 
21. The Way That I Live (performed by Stacy Epps) 
22. Ratrace (performed by Murs) 
23. Go! (performed by Guilty Simpson) 
24. Stop (performed by The Beat Konducta)