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.
TRACK LISTING:
A1. The New Resident
A2. Blow The Horns On 'Em
A3. The Plan Pt. 1
A4. Tension
A5. Gamble On Ya Boy
A6. The Ox (805)
B1. All Virtue
B2. Blinfold Test #10 (He Don't Play)
B3. The Thang-Thang
B4. Heat
B5. Smoke Break
B6. The Plan (Reprise)
C1. Life
C2. Parklight
C3. Yo Yo Affair Pt. 1 & 2
C4. I Want It Back
C5. Disco Dance
C6. What It Do
D1. Take That Money
D2. Drinks Up!
D3. The Way That I Live
D4. Ratrace
D5. Go!
D6. Stop