As a young kid growing up in San Jose, Chris Manak soon realized he needed … Read Full Bio ↴As a young kid growing up in San Jose, Chris Manak soon realized he needed an escape from the realities of suburban life in the Silicon Valley. The age of nine was his coming of age. This was the year he discovered sports (Pittsburgh Pirates), video games (Pac man), girls (Anita Balderama), and hip hop ("Rappers Delight"). Alongside partner Sweet Steve, young Chris fashioned primitive mix-tapes (using the pause button) and ran amok at the local roller rink.

He took on the name Peanut Butter Wolf in the late-80s when he realized that, in an odd turn of events, a girlfriend’s youngest brother feared the “peanut butter wolf monster” more than death itself. Wolf and his more conventionally-named counterpart, Charizma, began recording in 1989 when the two were still teenagers. Within three years, the duo signed a contract with Hollywood Basic (Disney) alongside label mates Organized Konfusion and DJ Shadow. Charizma and Peanut Butter Wolf were riding high, touring Europe, receiving press in magazines such as Billboard and (a then newspaper format) Urb , hanging with radio legends Sway & King Tech on Wake Up Show and performing live shows with groups like House of Pain, Nas and The Pharcyde. Then, in December of 1993, Charizma tragically lost his life. Stunned, Wolf temporarily gave up on music.

After releasing the song "Just Like A Test" with Charizma for David Paul's Bomb Hip Hop Compilation early in 1994, Upstairs Records, a label known primarily for house music, approached Wolf to record an instrumental LP. Thus, the Peanut Butter Breaks was born; the record became the Wolf’s calling card, leading to meetings and collaborations with like-minded DJs like Q-bert, Cut Chemist and Rob Swift.

After the release of Peanut Butter Breaks, PB Wolf found himself in demand as a producer. His track for the all-scratching compilation Return of the DJ was labeled “incredible” by The Source magazine. He released a 6 song compilation for South Paw Records in 1995, featuring collaborations with up and coming San Jose MCs. He also produced Kool Keith's first single as a solo artist "Wanna Be A Star." These releases, amongst others, led to a picture disc EP for British label 2 Kool Records.

In 1996, Peanut Butter Wolf founded Stones Throw Records. Charizma’s posthumous "My World Premiere" was the single to launch the label. A few highlights in the beginning were the songs "Unassisted" by Rasco, Super Duck Breaks LP by DJ Babu, and hip hop 7” series.

Lately, PB Wolf has moved away from producing (save the odd remix or compilation track) to build the Stones Throw label and to travel as a DJ to Europe, Japan, Australia, Canada, and across the US. Through his willingness to experiment and provide Stones Throw’s artists with musical carte blanche, he has overseen the releases of Lootpack’s Soundpieces, Quasimoto’s The Unseen, Breakestra’s Live Mix, Yesterdays New Quintet’s Angles Without Edges, Madlib's Shades of Blue, and Jaylib's Champion Sound.

In Your Area
Peanut Butter Wolf Lyrics

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featuring Planet Asia

Wassup Wassup

Planet Asia Peanut Butter Wolf Planet Asia

Fresno's in ya' area

Schoolyard's in ya' area

90706 in ya' area

Frisco the Bay Area

San Mateo's in ya' area

Oakland's in the area

San Jose is in the area

Berkeley's in ya area

Yo we takin' care of ya'

(So come along and i'll lead you the right way)

I'm here to set it on ya'

Direct from California

Central Valley Asian, Planet Asia's on the corner

Lettin' everyone know that when it comes to the squad

We mega-serious to be the most interested involved in this rap shit

I place my part just like a barber, I never sack a bitch

I represents just like a starter

Catch me mackin' down ya breezie

Just that easy with that nigga Carter

At the hot spots, starin' at all you haters

I rocks baggy like a skater

I never been a dater of a ugly duckling

Top notches I stay upducting off the earth

Into the hovercrafts, saucer

I'm flyin' up in something

But later for that, 'cause then they all about sex

I'm into makin' fat music, massive

All about checks to cash

My third eye x-ray through these plex-o-glass

Rappers that end up in my cypher

I might test that ass

Solid as i rock, static like blocks to get a chop

Massive slang practitioners be the next to drop

Massive slang practitioners be the next to drop

Schoolyard slang practitioners be the next to drop

And if ya' don't know, now ya know

We keepin' shit hot

Peace to Shake

Peace to Likwit

Peace to Cuban

Protest, The Trendsetters: Obi-One, Dat, Epic, GL

Yo! Wud Up, Wolf Dog, Supreme, Chemist, Soul Father Rasco, Fanatic,

Peanut Butter Wolf, Planet Asia

Overall Meaning

The song "In Your Area" by Peanut Butter Wolf and Planet Asia is a tribute to California and its various cities and neighborhoods. The song opens with a call and response section between the two artists, emphasizing the different areas that are being represented in their rap. Fresno, San Francisco, San Mateo, Oakland, San Jose, and Berkeley are all named, indicating the scope of the California rap scene. Planet Asia steps forward to rap about his role in the group, comparing himself to a barber, always doing his part to make sure things are cut correctly. He goes on to describe his fashion and sexual preferences, boasting about his ability to attract attractive women. He also talks about his commitment to making good music and getting paid for it, and his ability to take on other rappers in a freestyle competition.

This song is a classic example of West Coast rap and the pride that its artists take in representing their home region. Through clever wordplay and a strong beat, Peanut Butter Wolf and Planet Asia demonstrate their skills as rappers and their commitment to California. The song is both a celebration of the diverse neighborhoods and communities of the state and a call to action for other rappers to step up and represent their own areas.

Line by Line Meaning

Wassup Wassup
Greetings, we are here and we see you

Fresno's in ya' area
The city of Fresno is present and accounted for in your vicinity

Schoolyard's in ya' area
The Schoolyard crew is here with you

90706 in ya' area
The city of Bellflower with area code 90706 represents in your location

Frisco the Bay Area
San Francisco and the greater Bay Area are also here

San Mateo's in ya' area
The city of San Mateo is also in your proximity

Oakland's in the area
The city of Oakland is present in the vicinity

San Jose is in the area
The city of San Jose is also here with us

Berkeley's in ya area
The city of Berkeley also represents in your location

Yo we takin' care of ya'
We are looking out for you and taking care of you

I'm here to set it on ya'
I am here to entertain and impress you

Direct from California
I come straight from California and represent its culture

Central Valley Asian, Planet Asia's on the corner
I am a Central Valley Asian and I am here representing my corner

Lettin' everyone know that when it comes to the squad
I want everyone to know that we are serious when it comes to our team

We mega-serious to be the most interested involved in this rap shit
We take this rap game very seriously and are fully invested in it

I place my part just like a barber, I never sack a bitch
I play my role like a barber cutting hair and never let others hold me back

I represents just like a starter
I represent my team and my city like a starting player in a sport

Catch me mackin' down ya breezie
You can see me flirting with your girl and making moves on her

Just that easy with that nigga Carter
It's just that easy for me, like hanging out with my friend Carter

At the hot spots, starin' at all you haters
I am at the popular places where people tend to hate and staring them down

I rocks baggy like a skater
I rock my clothes baggy and loose like a skater

I never been a dater of a ugly duckling
I don't date unattractive women

Top notches I stay upducting off the earth
I am attracted to the best women and lift them up to a higher level

Into the hovercrafts, saucer
I am into futuristic transportation like hovercrafts and flying saucers

I'm flyin' up in something
I am riding in something that is flying or high off the ground

But later for that, 'cause then they all about sex
But nevermind that for now, because later we'll talk about sex

I'm into makin' fat music, massive
I am interested in making great, impressive music

All about checks to cash
I am all about getting paid and making money

My third eye x-ray through these plex-o-glass
My intuition is so strong that it can see through walls and obstacles

Rappers that end up in my cypher
Other rappers who enter my circle

I might test that ass
I might challenge their skills and compete with them

Solid as i rock, static like blocks to get a chop
I am strong and steady like a rock and you can't break my focus or concentration

Massive slang practitioners be the next to drop
Our group of rappers who use unique slang will be the next to succeed in the music industry

Schoolyard slang practitioners be the next to drop
Our particular crew who uses Schoolyard slang will also be successful in the industry

And if ya' don't know, now ya know
If you weren't aware before, you know now

We keepin' shit hot
We are keeping things exciting and fresh

Peace to Shake
We give a shoutout to Shake

Peace to Likwit
We give a shoutout to Likwit

Peace to Cuban
We give a shoutout to Cuban

Protest, The Trendsetters: Obi-One, Dat, Epic, GL
We give a shoutout to Protest and The Trendsetters - Obi-One, Dat, Epic, and GL

Yo! Wud Up, Wolf Dog, Supreme, Chemist, Soul Father Rasco, Fanatic,
We also give a shoutout to Wolf Dog, Supreme, Chemist, Soul Father Rasco, and Fanatic

Peanut Butter Wolf, Planet Asia
And last but not least, we are Peanut Butter Wolf and Planet Asia

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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