Peanut Butter Wolf, also known as Chris Manak, is a renowned recording artist and DJ who founded Stones Throw Records and the vinyl bar Gold Line Bar in L.A.'s Highland Park neighborhood. Beginning his career in San Jose at 14, he launched Stones Throw in 1996 to release underground hip hop music, including his own collaborations with the late rapper Charizma. Wolf has expanded his impact globally through DJing and building Stones Throw's diverse roster, featuring artists like J Dilla, Madvillain, Dam-Funk, and Sudan Archives.
A passionate vinyl collector from a young age, Peanut Butter Wolf has shaped the DJing scene and cultivated Stones Throw into a powerhouse label. With a wide-ranging taste in underground music, his artist roster includes NxWorries, Mild High Club, and Sofie Royer, while he remains active in remixing projects for both Stones Throw artists and external collaborators. Through his dedication to music and vinyl culture, Peanut Butter Wolf continues to leave a lasting legacy in the music industry.
