{"title":"MADLIB","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMadlib Vinyl Records \u0026amp; Official Albums Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the definitive vinyl collection of Madlib. Shop official Blue Note Records\/Universal Music releases, audiophile-grade 180g reissues, and essential beat-tapes from one of hip-hop’s most prolific and elusive genius producers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown under countless aliases—the Beat Konducta, Quasimoto, Yesterdays New Quintet, and the Loop Digga—Otis Jackson Jr., better known as Madlib, is a one-man musical ecosystem. Armed with an SP-303 sampler and a seemingly infinite record collection, he has redefined the boundaries of underground hip-hop, spiritual jazz, and instrumental beat-making. From his foundational work on Stones Throw Records to his legendary collaborations with MF DOOM, J Dilla, and Freddie Gibbs, his catalog is a crate-digger's ultimate dream. Explore our curated selection of Madlib records and experience his dusty, sample-heavy genius exactly as it was meant to be heard—on warm, crackling analog vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Evolution of the Beat Konducta\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadlib’s discography is sprawling, eccentric, and absolutely essential for any serious vinyl collector. His ability to flip obscure jazz, soul, Brazilian, and international funk records into hypnotic hip-hop loops has made him the producer of choice for underground purists and mainstream icons alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are seeking out his iconic jazz interpretations or his greatest collaborative masterpieces, our online storefront features the essential milestones of his historic catalog:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShades of Blue: Madlib Invades Blue Note (2003):\u003c\/b\u003e The ultimate collision of hip-hop and jazz history. Given unprecedented access to the legendary Blue Note Records vault, Madlib remixed and reinterpreted classic tracks from Donald Byrd, Horace Silver, and Bobby Hutcherson. \u003ci\u003e(Look out for the acclaimed Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series 180g 2LP reissues!)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Quasimoto Era:\u003c\/b\u003e Experience the brilliant, helium-voiced alter-ego of Lord Quas on seminal, psychedelic hip-hop classics like \u003ci\u003eThe Unseen\u003c\/i\u003e (2000), an absolute staple of the Los Angeles underground scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMadvillainy (2004) \u0026amp; Jaylib (2003):\u003c\/b\u003e The untouchable collaborative holy grails. His mind-bending team-up with the late MF DOOM as Madvillain, and his partnership with the legendary J Dilla (\u003ci\u003eChampion Sound\u003c\/i\u003e), stand as mandatory listening for any hip-hop head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Freddie Gibbs Collaborations:\u003c\/b\u003e His cinematic, hard-hitting modern triumphs. Records like \u003ci\u003ePiñata\u003c\/i\u003e (2014) and \u003ci\u003eBandana\u003c\/i\u003e (2019) proved that his dusty, soulful production provides the perfect backdrop for gritty, rapid-fire lyricism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSound Ancestors (2021) \u0026amp; Beyond:\u003c\/b\u003e His critically acclaimed instrumental solo work. Arranged by electronic visionary Four Tet, this album showcases Madlib's ongoing evolution as a global sound archaeologist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Collect Madlib on Vinyl?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadlib’s music is inherently tied to the physical medium. As the ultimate vinyl crate-digger, his tracks are built upon the warm crackle, tape hiss, and analog grit of the obscure 1970s records he samples. Digital formats often artificially clean up the deliberate, lo-fi textures of his vintage samplers, stripping away the organic magic of the original studio sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn vinyl, you are hearing Madlib's music in its native language. The analog format brings out the deep, heavy basslines, the rich acoustic resonance of his Yesterdays New Quintet jazz instrumentation, and the raw, unpolished punch of his drum loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur official Universal Music \/ Blue Note storefront offers meticulously pressed vinyl, including audiophile-grade \u003cb\u003e180g heavyweight pressings\u003c\/b\u003e cut directly from the original master tapes. Featuring beautifully restored artwork from iconic designers like Jeff Jank, these records are essential, tactile pieces of hip-hop history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShop the official collection today, drop the needle, and step into the brilliant mind of Madlib.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"madlib-shades-of-blue-blue-note-classic-2lp-2lp","title":"MADLIB - SHADES OF BLUE (BLUE NOTE CLASSIC \/ 2LP) 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe sound of Blue Note Records has been embedded in hip-hop since the music’s early days with artists like A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, J Dilla, Beastie Boys, and more mining Blue Note’s rich catalog for inspiration and sampling from tracks by Grant Green, Lou Donaldson, Lonnie Smith, and others. In the early 1990s, Blue Note invited Us3 into the vaults for a jazz\/hip-hop remix album that produced the smash single “Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)” and in 1996 went even further with The New Groove: The Blue Note Remix Project featuring remixes by Guru, The Ummah, The Roots, and more. It was Madlib who raised the bar next when the acclaimed DJ, producer, rapper, and multi-instrumentalist invaded the Blue Note vaults to create his 2003 masterpiece Shades of Blue. Madlib’s deep love of jazz (his uncle is trumpeter Jon Faddis) is apparent throughout this visionary album which features remixes, reimaginations, and reinterpretations of classics by Donald Byrd, Bobbi Humphrey, The Three Sounds, Ronnie Foster, Bobby Hutcherson, Andrew Hill, Wayne Shorter, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition was mastered by Kevin Gray and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA1: Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA2: Slim’s Return\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA3: Distant Land\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA4: Mystic Bounce\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB1: Stormy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB2: Blue Note Interlude\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB3: Please Set Me At Ease\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB4: Funky Blue Note\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB5: Alfred Lion Interlude\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eC1: Stepping Into Tomorrow\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eC2: Andrew Hill Break\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eC3: Montara\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eD1: Song For My Father\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eD2: Footprints\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eD3: Peace \/ Dolphin Dance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eD4: Outro\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UNIVERSAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46234284556484,"sku":"060245507723","price":1296.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/7927\/6700\/files\/09c3d8abb46e075d5cffa8ac29a4d8ff.png?v=1781986760"}],"url":"https:\/\/umg.africa\/collections\/madlib.oembed","provider":"UMG Africa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}