In Search of Stoney Jackson

In Search of Stoney Jackson is the second album from California based group Strong Arm Steady, produced by Madlib. The CD name is referenced to actor Stoney Jackson who now referees youth basketball games in California. The album contains guest verses from former Strong Arm Steady rappers like Planet Asia, and even mainstream acceptable rappers like Talib Kweli. It is considered a collaboration album, between Madlib and SAS, who chose the beats from 200 potential compositions.

Track listing

1. "Best of Times" (featuring Phonte)
   • Contains a sample from "Trust Me" by Ace Spectrum
2. "Cheeba Cheeba"
   • Contains a sample from "Smokin' Cheeba Cheeba" by Harlem Underground Band
3. "Chittlins & Pepsi" (featuring Planet Asia)
   • Contains a sample from "I Don't Really Care" by L.V. Johnson
4. "Telegram"
   • Contains a sample from "The Medal" by Ruth Copeland
5. "Questions" (featuring Planet Asia and Fashawn)
   • Contains a sample from "J.L.T." by T2
6. "Smile"
7. "New Love" (featuring Planet Asia and Tri-State)
8. "Get Started" (featuring Talib Kweli)
   • Contains a sample from "When the Sun Shines at Midnight" by Starcastle
9. "Interlude 1
   • Contains a sample from "New Religion" by Trifle
10. "Pressure" (featuring Sick Jacken)
11. "True Champs" (featuring Montage One, Evidence, Oh No, and Roc C)
    • Contains a sample from "You Have Everything" by The Metaphors
12. "Needle in the Haystack" (featuring Roscoe and Guilty Simpson)
13. "Interlude 2"
14. "Ambassadors" (featuring Planet Asia and Chace Infinite)
15. "Chants"
16. "Bark Like a Dog" (featuring Phats Bossalini and Montage One)
17. "Two Pistols"
    • Contains a sample from "Everything Is Alright Now" by Chuck Bernard
18. "Outro"

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