Madlib
Madlib (born Otis Jackson Jr., in 1973 in Oxnard, California) is an American DJ, record producer, and rapper whose work has helped define the sound of modern underground hip-hop. Noted for sample-based productions that blend jazz, funk, soul, and boogie, he has released music under multiple monikers and is closely associated with Stones Throw Records.
Career: He began in the 1990s as a member of the Lootpack, releasing Soundpieces: Da Antidote! (1999)
Beyond this, Madlib has produced extensively for other artists and released instrumental and concept projects, including
In the 2010s and 2020s, his collaborations with Freddie Gibbs, Piñata (2014) and Bandana (2019), brought him
Impact: Known for crate-digging, dense layering, and unusual time signatures, Madlib is regarded as one of the