As a rapper, Madlib is a bit more introspective and a little rougher around the edges when he inhabits his Quasimoto persona, as reflected in both his lyrical content and musical approach.
Read moreStrong Arm Steady’s ‘In Search Of Stoney Jackson’ Turns 15 | Album Anniversary
The group’s second album is their finest effort to date, not only because Madlib is a helluva producer, but also because they keep things loose while executing at a high level.
Read moreLootpack’s Debut Album ‘Soundpieces: Da Antidote!’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
Not only an essential recording in the canon of L.A. underground hip-hop, ‘Soundpieces’ was integral to the genesis and growth of the revered Stones Throw record label.
Read moreMadvillain’s Debut Album ‘Madvillainy’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
MF DOOM and Madlib push all the right buttons on ‘Madvillainy,’ the former’s drunken-flow remarkably always sharp and the latter’s beats immaculate.
Read moreFreddie Gibbs & Madlib’s ‘Piñata’ Turns 10 | Album Anniversary
‘Piñata’ was the first step in a successful partnership between Gibbs and Madlib, with the emcee and producer exceeding their already high expectations.
Read moreJaylib’s ‘Champion Sound’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
A raw and uncompromising project, ‘Champion Sound’ sounds like it was put together within the space of a week or two, but it’s a lot of fun and eminently listenable 20 years later.
Read moreRESPECT DUE: The 12 Greatest Instrumental Hip-Hop Albums Ever Made
We hope you enjoy revisiting the dozen albums featured here or, as may be the case for some, discovering them for the very first time.
Read moreQuasimoto’s Debut Album ‘The Unseen’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
One of the most gratifying things about listening to Madlib as Quasimoto is trying to figure out where the real person ends and the animated character begins.
Read moreGuilty Simpson’s ‘OJ Simpson’ Turns 10 | Anniversary Retrospective
‘OJ Simpson’ meshes both of Guilty and Madlib’s sensibilities, and the result feels like a Blaxploitation-fueled fever dream.
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