Stones Throw + Old School Electro

Or so that's what I'd think Arabian Prince, and especially Baron Zen, was bringing to the label. Both artists are featured on Stones Throw's two latest compilation offerings, Chrome Children Vol. 2 and Vol. 1, respectively. If you order Vol. 1 from hiphopsite.com, they'll throw in a 7" picture disc (that's what I did when it was first released--AND it comes w/ a really, really dope Stones Throw DVD); Vol. 2 can actually be downloaded for free courtesy of the label and Adult Swim here!



Being a big fan of old school hip-hop, especially the artists who paved the way for electro (Cybotron/Model 500, Egyptian Lover, Afrika Bambaataa, etc.), tracks from both artists caught my attention immediately, a) because it wasn't the usual hip-hop Stones Throw is known for, and b) they got that cheesy, old school vibe. Even funnier is that Arabian Prince was actually part of motherfuckin' N.W.A. (but to what extent, I'm not too sure), and the first thing that came to my mind was an Egyptian Lover rip-off(!). But nevertheless I'm digging this track in all its freaky glory:


Arabian Prince - "Strange Life"



And don't get me started on Baron Zen, I have no idea who this guy is, or was. His release on Stones Throw, At The Mall (you can get it on eMusic, etc) is apparently a compilation of music from '88-'92, and the rest of the album totally did not meet my expectations (which isn't a bad thing) when comparing it to the track I'm posting (off of Chrome Children and At The Mall). The weird, but noteworthy (at least I think so), side of Stones Throw if you ask me...


Baron Zen - "Turn Around (PBW Remix)"