It seems like every big West Coast producer has been called to duty for videogame soundtracks lately, so it's not surprising that the big daddy at Stones Throw gets passed the pill. Remember Automator's and Z-Trip's b-ball soundtracks? I hardly do. They were alright, but they sounded like videogame soundtracks. Nothing too special. PB Wolf pulls through like a champ though. He's got the entire Stones Throw crew to help him out (see tracklist) and the whole project comes together like a family compilation with special editions and bonus tracks. First off, the money track on here is "Lightworking(1)," which was the ill track from Dilla's Donuts, now featuring Q-Tip & Kweli. How's that for the fans? Don't miss Supreme Team's (Madlib + Karriem Riggins) "See(2)," the hype track "Break It Down(3)," Beat Konducta's "Trouble(4)," the ladykiller Aloe Blacc's "Finda Way(5)," James Pants' "Ka$h(6)," the electro jam on Arabian Prince's "Professor X Saga(7)" and the slumpy funk on "Sidewayz(8)." There's literally a sound for every fetish out there. Hiiighly recommended.

reviewed by C'mish