Album
Shades of Blue
Madlib
2003·labelBlue Note·16 tracks
Jazz Hip Hop
Why this record
“Madlib reworks the Blue Note catalog into lush orchestral hip-hop instrumentals, blurring the line between conductor and beatmaker.”
About Madlib
Otis Lee Jackson Jr., known professionally as Madlib, is an American DJ, record producer, and rapper. Critically acclaimed for his eclectic, sample-heavy production style, he is regarded as one of the most influential producers in modern hip-hop. His frequent collaborators include MF Doom, J Dilla, Freddie Gibbs, Talib Kweli, and Erykah Badu.
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