Peanut Butter Wolf

The Peanut Butter Wolf born Chris Manak has been in the DJ game since the late '80s — but while he's played his share of swanky rooms around the globe since then, he's no trend-humper. He looks at the genre as an opportunity to explore as well as an excuse...

By Michael Roberts

October 9, 2008

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The Peanut Butter Wolf born Chris Manak has been in the DJ game since the late '80s — but while he's played his share of swanky rooms around the globe since then, he's no trend-humper. He looks at the genre as an opportunity to explore as well as an excuse to dance, and his philosophy extends to his label, Stones Throw Records. Manak has kept the imprint alive for more than a decade, which would be a considerable accomplishment under any circumstances. Even better, he's used it to promote and support spinners, mixers and producers whose reputations and accomplishments sometimes outstrip their name recognition, including Madlib and the late J Dilla, of Slum Village fame. Of course, he's put out quite a few recordings and compilations under his own name, as well, with platters like Peanut Butter Breaks offering idiosyncratic beats that stick to the roof of your mouth. They're good — and good for you.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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