Marvin Van Peebles, best known for writing, directing and starring in Sweet Sweetback's Baad Asssss Song (1971) and for pumping out several eclectic soul-funk-jazz-rap albums since the late 60s, is joining the ranks of Stones Throw Records.

The author, filmmaker and playwright will collaborate with rap artist, hip-hop DJ and producer Madlib for a double-album this summer, the first disc of which will mix the sound of Van Peebles's Br''er Soul (1969) with Madlib's smoked-out alter ego Quasimoto

Quas has been compared favorably to hip-hop rap artists RZA, and Kool Keith. He definitely adds flavor to mainstream rap.

The second disc will feature Madlib remixes of their collabo. This is not the first time Madlib has teamed up with the 72-year-old Van Peebles, as you can hear him hollering on Quasimoto's The Unseen and The Further Adventures Of Lord Quas.

In other Stones Throw Records news; Madlib, MED, J Rocc and Peanut Butter Wolf will be hitting the road for a brief tour of SF, LA, NYC and T-Dot this week:

Tour Dates:

06/23 - San Francisco, CA - Mighty

06/23 - San Francisco, CA - Instore at Amoeba

06/24 - Los Angeles, CA - Vanguard

06/27 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza

06/28 - New York, NY - Instore at Fat Beats

06/29 - Toronto, CAN - Opera House

06/30 - Toronto, CAN - Instore at HMV

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