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Though they were together since high school, the Lootpack - Madlib, Wildchild and DJ Romes - first made their presence known in 1994 when the groups beat conductor, Madlib, produced "Mary Jane," a Tha Alkaholiks 12. Later that year, Lootpack's lyrical skills were heard on the song "Turn The Party Out" on the Alkaholiks debut LP "21 And Over," and "WLIX" from the Liks second LP.
The positive feedback from these collaborations led to the Lootpack's own EP "Ill Psych Move" on Crate Diggers Palace Records in 1996, a venture funded by Madlibs father, soul-crooner Otis Jackson Sr.
It was through this poorly-distributed 12 that the group caught the attention of Stones Throw Records founder Peanut Butter Wolf, who heard the record on college radio and hunted the group down. The group eventually signed for Stones Throw, paving the way for the release of 1999s "Soundpieces: Da Antidote" CD/LP.
Lootpack has not recorded a direct follow-up to "Soundpieces", but the three core members continue to work together as they spread their wings. Madlib has demonstrated his versatility as a producer and hip hop visionary, crafting concept-albums such as Quasimoto's "The Unseen", Yesterdays New Quintet's "Angles Without Edges", and Madvillain's "Madvillainy". DJ Romes released "Hamburger Hater Breaks" record with Stones Throw in 2001. Wildchild's own "Secondary Protocol" (2003) with all Lootpack members and extended family on board, is the closest thing to a second Lootpack album.
Discography - Lootpack on Stones Throw:
The Anthem EP 12" 1998
Whenimondamic 12" single 1999
Soundpieces: Da Antidote CD/LP 1999
Weededed 12" single 2000
Da Packumentary VHS 2001
On Point b/w Questions Remix 7" single 2002
Lootpack on CDP (Crate Diggas Palace):
Note: These records were all recorded circa 1994-1996 before Lootpack joined Stones Throw. CDP is run by Madlib's father, Otis Jackson Sr.
Psyche Move EP 12" and CD 1995 (CDP Records)
Miss Deja Vu 12" single 2004 (CDP Records)
The Lost Tapes CD/LP 2004 (CDP Records)
On other labels:
Questions 7" single 1999 (Groove Attack - ltd. bonus with European edition of "Soundpieces: Da Antidote" LP)
Bone Marrow - from Strength Magazine's Subtext CD/LP 1999 (Full Frequency)
Weededed Remixes LP 2001 (Groove Attack)
Takeahit - from THC: The Hip Hop Collection CD/LP 2002 (High Times)
Movies 2 Groupies - from One Big Trip CD/DVD 2002
