Madlib Discography -

Madlib’s reach extended beyond hip-hop, proving that his ear for music knew no boundaries.

In 2007, Madlib began releasing music under the moniker Quizzow, a character he created to explore a more experimental sound. This led to a series of albums, including Quizzow (2007), Champion Sound: Day of the Dogg (2008), and Champion Sound: The King of Hip Hop (2008). Madlib Discography

This is a sacred text for jazz-hip-hop fans. Officially sanctioned by Blue Note Records, Madlib was given access to the legendary jazz label’s vaults. Instead of simply laying drums over classics, he deconstructed them. He rearranged, reversed, and looped obscure Blue Note cuts from the likes of Donald Byrd and Bobby Hutcherson. Shades of Blue is the ultimate "meeting of the minds" between the 1960s and the MPC 2000XL. Madlib’s reach extended beyond hip-hop, proving that his

This is Madlib at his most gangster. While his beats are dusty and psychedelic, Freddie Gibbs provides the street-level grit. "Thuggin'" might be the hardest loop ever constructed. This duo proved that Madlib could sit comfortably next to trap drums and cocaine narratives. In 2007, Madlib began releasing music under the

Madlib has often claimed he isn’t a musician in the traditional sense (he doesn’t read music). Yet he created Yesterdays New Quintet, a fictional jazz band (with multiple fake members) for which he plays every instrument... poorly, but charmingly. Key releases:

To understand Madlib, you must understand his friendship with the late J Dilla. Champion Sound is a reciprocal producer swap: Dilla rapped over Madlib beats, and Madlib rapped over Dilla beats. The result is a gritty, raw masterpiece. Tracks like "The Red" and "McNasty Filth" blur the lines between the two titans. It is a cornerstone of instrumental hip-hop history.