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J Dilla Documentary By Stussy

Semantik — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:13:08 +0000

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.

[via Stones Throw]

Part 2 after the break!

Medicine Show #2: Flight To Brazil – Mixed By Madlib

Semantik — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:51:35 +0000

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 Throw to pre-order.

Madlib On Cover of The Wire Magazine

Semantik — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:16:34 +0000

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 incredulously. "I never use a computer. It’s too easy. It’s not easy to sound like Dilla, but you can make beats like Dilla with your computer, so that’s why everybody sounds like Dilla."

"You gotta look me in the eye," he explains. "That’s why people start arguing. You can be bold while you’re typing."

"All the music I do, I have to like it," he agrees. "I wouldn’t really care if nobody else liked it. I just have to feel it first. I love that people like it, though. I wouldn’t really trip if nobody ever liked it, ’cause I’m doing it for my health first."

See Stones Throw for further excerpts and check out The Wire for the complete issue.

Karriem Riggins On Madlib’s Drums Set (Jahari Masamba Unit)

Semantik — Fri, 01 May 2009 19:19:03 +0000

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.

Madlib x Lootpack – Crate Diggin’ (Video)

Semantik — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:36:19 +0000

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.

Madlib’s J Dilla Tribute – Beat Konducta Vol. 5-6 Coming February 10th

Semantik — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:05:13 +0000

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 website for more info.

DJ Dusk’s Root Down Soundclash (Trailer)

Semantik — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:50:20 +0000

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.

What It Do – Madlib f/ Talib Kweli (Download)

Semantik — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:33:45 +0000

Everyone ready for Malib’s upcoming September 30 release WLIB AM: King Of The Wigflip…

Download: What It Do – Madlib f/ Talib Kweli

Madlib WLIB AM: King of The Wigflip Album Teasers

Semantik — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:16:38 +0000

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!?

Madlib WLIB AM: King of the Wigflip (Cover + Tracklist) – September 30th

Semantik — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:32:29 +0000

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 Wigflip/ plays like the days when AM radio ruled the airwaves, transmitting a crackling, low-fi mélange of endless sample fodder, vocal snippets, and sonic intuition, turning singles into stars and flipping wigs with each twist of the dial.

Tracklist:

The New Resident – The Beat Konducta
Blow The Horns On ‘Em – Guilty Simpson
The Plan Pt. 1 – Georgia Anne Muldrow
Tension – The Beat Konducta
Gamble On Ya Boy – Defari
The Ox (805) – MED feat. Poke
All Virtue – The Beat Konducta
Blinfold Test #10 (He Don’t Play) – J-Rocc
The Thang-Thang – Prince Po
Heat – Madlib
Smoke Break – The Beat Konducta
The Plan (Reprise) – The Beat Konducta
Life – Karriem Riggins
Parklight – The Beat Konducta
Yo Yo Affair Pt. 1 & 2 – Frezna
I Want It Back – The Professionals (Oh No & Madlib)
Disco Dance – The Beat Konducta
What It Do – Liberation (Talib Kweli & Madlib)
Take That Money – Roc C feat. Oh No
Drinks Up! – Frank N Dank
The Way That I Live – Stacy Epps
Ratrace – Murs
Go! – Guilty Simpson
Stop – The Beat Konducta