Madlib Discography

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In 2006, Madlib released , a critically acclaimed album that blended hip hop with soul and jazz. He then founded Blue Note Records' Jazz Underground series, releasing Jazz Rules the World (2007) and Bandcamp (2007). The latter was a compilation of music from various artists, released exclusively on Bandcamp.

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The follow-up, Bandana (2019), saw Madlib refine his craft further. Using the OP-1 synthesizer and cleaner mixing, tracks like "Crime Pays" and "Flat Tummy Tea" prove that Madlib can make "clean" music without losing his dust. This duo single-handedly revived the "rapper-producer album" format in the streaming era.

1. Solo Studio Albums (as Madlib)

Madlib is perhaps most famous for his "perfect match" pairings with elite lyricists.

Conclusion: The Library of Alexandria on Vinyl

Piñata & Bandana (with Freddie Gibbs):

An "odd couple" pairing that became a high watermark for the genre. Madlib’s soul-soaked, cinematic production forces Gibbs into flows more intricate than his standard street-rap style, resulting in a gritty, timeless sound.