Madlib

The Rap-Up: Week of March 3, 2025

We’re looking at 1900Rugrat, Papo2004, slowed-down remixes and RXK Nephew’s “Ether” moment.

Mar 3, 2025 • Steven Louis

MadGibbs: When Freddie Gibbs and Madlib Get Together, Chaos Ensues

In celebration of the 10-year anniversary of Freddie Gibbs & Madlib's LP Piñata, this is Jeff Weiss' re-published 2014 profile on the duo.

Mar 22, 2024 • Jeff Weiss

The Madlib Mystique

This is Jeff Weiss' 2010 interview with the elusive Madlib for LA Weekly, in which he spoke to him and some of his collaborators about the depths of his…

Aug 24, 2023 • Jeff Weiss

Here’s What Happens When Artificial Intelligence Designs Cover Art and A&Rs Dream Collaborative LPs

The dawn of a new era is here - one where artificial intelligence creative directs collab albums from Carlos Santana and Young Thug, 'Madvillainy 2…

Aug 4, 2022 • Will Hagle

Where There is No Time: Madlib's Sound Ancestors

Will Hagle explores the stratosphere where famed producer (in collaboration with the equally famed Kieran Hebden) beamed in his latest album.

Feb 21, 2021 • Will Hagle

Hero vs. Villain: "Fancy Clown"

Our MF DOOM tribute rolls on as Tracy Kawalik dives deep into one of Madvillain's many highlights.

Jan 19, 2021 • Tracy Kawalik

Hero vs. Villain: "One Beer"

Our MF DOOM tribute continues with Sun-Ui Yum going in on the Madlib-produced MM...FOOD standout.

Jan 14, 2021 • Sun-Ui Yum

Hero vs. Villain: "Accordion"

Our tribute to MF DOOM rolls on as Evan McGarvey pens this dart about Madvillain's opening song.

Jan 12, 2021 • Passion Weiss

Hero vs. Villain: "Curls"

As our MF DOOM tribute rolls on, Abe Beame deconstructs a minute and a half of brilliance from Madvillain.

Jan 5, 2021 • Jeff Weiss

20/20 Vision: Quasimoto – The Unseen

Continuing Son Raw’s look back at 12 of the most interesting and impactful albums of the year 2000. The April edition was slightly late because…

May 5, 2020 • Son Raw

Song of the Day: Wiki -- "Eggs"

Will Schube goes in on the New York MC's Madlib-produced single.

Sep 25, 2019 • Will Schube

Mixing Up the Medicine: Madlib's Masterful '420 Chalice All Stars'

Madeleine Byrne takes a look at Madlib's 420 Chalice All Stars, ahead of its reissue via Rappcats.

Jun 26, 2018 • Passion Weiss

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