Madvillainy Instrumentals

Madlib assembled these compositions by rearranging obscure jazz and soul records. Working from a hotel room, he developed unconventional drum patterns and intricate, dusty loops that highlight a specific approach to hip hop production.

Stones Throw Records issued this collection during a period focused on experimental sounds. These tracks demonstrate how sample-based arrangements maintain interest on their own, reflecting the raw aesthetic common to the middle of the decade.