Madlib Discography

Beyond the underground, Madlib's distinctive textures caught the ears of mainstream heavyweights. He contributed standout production to The Life of Pablo ("No More Parties in LA"), as well as tracks for Erykah Badu , De La Soul , and Mos Def (Yasiin Bey).

: A collaboration with his brother. DJ Lord Such : Jazz re-imaginer ( Shades of Blue ). The "Madlib Medicine Show" Series (2010–2011)

He began in the alley of Breakbeats, where a worn 45 taught him patience. From that single click he built a heartbeat—raw, imperfect, honest. Nights passed into sessions; sessions into projects. His first record was a map drawn in tape hiss and vinyl pops, leading listeners to the corners of forgotten studios and street-corner sermons. Madlib Discography

The primary name used for his instrumental beat-tape series (Volumes 1–6).

A ambitious 13-album series released over the span of two years. It functioned as a showcase for his various styles, including unreleased hip-hop beats, Brazilian psych mixes, African funk, jazz workouts, and live DJ arrangements. 6. The Modern Era: Freddie Gibbs and Beyond DJ Lord Such : Jazz re-imaginer ( Shades of Blue )

A compilation of rare and unreleased tracks. Legendary Collaborations

A certified psychedelic masterpiece. The album blurs the lines between reality and a jazz-fueled hallucination, packed with obscure movie samples and pitch-shifted vocals. Nights passed into sessions; sessions into projects

A 13-album series released monthly in 2010–2011, covering everything from African psych-rock to live jazz. Sound Ancestors (2021): An acclaimed instrumental album arranged and edited by Kieran Hebden (Four Tet) 🛠️ Production Style & Tools Famously used the Boss SP-303 sampler to create Madvillainy while in Brazil. Mobile Beats: He produced the entirety of the Freddie Gibbs album using only an Aesthetic:

: His original group with Wildchild and DJ Romes, showcasing his early experimentation and raw Oxnard sound.