Parts 1 and 2 of Stussy’s three part J Dilla documentary features interviews with the late producer’s friends and creative partners. Houseshouse, Peanut Butter Wolf, Egon, Frank Nitty, Rhettmatic, and more discuss first meeting the producer and the evolution of his sound.
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Part 2 after the break!
Madlib unleashes the second installment of the Medicine Show, a monthly, twelve installment series showcasing the producer’s personal taste in vinyl and original works. Medicine Show No. 2 features 80 minutes of Brazilian funk, psychedelic, prog-rock, and jazz mixed by Madlib himself. The mix is set of a 2/23/10 release date. Head over to Stones … Read more
The August 2009 issue of The Wire magazine features an interview with none other than Stones Throw producer/musican Madlib. In his first interview since 2006, Madlib touches on such topics as growing up in Oxnard, CA, early musical influences, thoughts on technology, and personal reasons for making music. Notable Interview Excerpts: "My computer?" echoes Madlib … Read more
Producer and drummer Karriem Riggins (Slum Village, Erykah Badu, Kanye West , J Dilla, and many more) gets down on Madlib’s drum set. An album with Karriem Riggins & Madlib as Jahari Masamba Unit is schedule for 2009 release.
A quick crate diggin’ classic courtesy of those the folks over at Stones Throw… Madlib & Lootpack "Crate Diggin’". For those who aren’t familiar with the album, Lootpack’s Soundpieces: Da Antidote was a classic and supplied the theme music for more than a few vinyl hunting missions with myself and DJ Trends.
First there was Movie Scenes… then came Beat Konducta In India… next, available February 10th, there will be Beat Konducta Vol. 5-6: A Tribute… As a complete tribute the master J Dilla, Madlib’s latest installment consisting of 42 tracks promises to be one of the best producer related releases of 2009! See the Stones Throw … Read more
DJ Dusk’s Root Down Sound Clash is sure to offer inspiration to all producers and beatmakers looking for a taste of pure live Hip-Hop production. The unbeatable head to head action features Madlib vs. Cut Chemist, Oh No vs. Exile, and Thes One vs. Will.i.am.
Everyone ready for Malib’s upcoming September 30 release WLIB AM: King Of The Wigflip… Download: What It Do – Madlib f/ Talib Kweli
Hot off the presses… a quick preview of the upcoming Madlib release WLIB AM: King of The Wigflip… did you expect anything less than greatness!?
It’s about time our man Madlib dropped another installment on us. On September 30th, 2008 BBE will release WLIB AM: King of the Wigflip, which promises to live up to the high standards that we’ve come to expect from the obscure record king. Madlib – maverick, prolific, and tirelessly uninhibited. /W.L.I.B. AM. //King of the … Read more