Behind 'The Unseen': Part I
In this instalment of the ‘Behind…’ series, we tackle Quasimoto's debut LP, The Unseen. Let’s delve into the samples that helped make the 2000 record such an essential slice of underground hip hop.
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The second instalment in our exhaustive breakdown of Quasimoto’s The Unseen. In this piece, we cover the samples from track nine, “Real Eyes” to track sixteen, “Green Power.”
Read MoreBehind 'The Unseen': Part III
The third instalment of our sample-chronicling journey through The Unseen, Quasimoto’s landmark underground debut, finds us exploring tracks from "Jazz Cats Pt. 1" to album closer "Discipline 99 Pt. 1."
Read MoreKonducta / Mind Fusion / Medicine Show
As part of our focus on Madlib, we're delving into his extensive and intimidating catalogue. This week, we look at his four multi-instalment album series: Beat Konducta, Rock Konducta, Mind Fusion and Madlib Medicine Show.
Read MoreThe Further Adventures of Otis Jackson Jr.
Madlib is one of hip hop's most visionary and versatile producers. We look back at his storied career, revisiting releases from Lootpack, Quasimoto, Jaylib, Madvillain, MadGibbs, Jackson Conti and Madlib himself.
Read MoreBehind 'Piñata'
Piñata, a collaboration between Madlib and gangsta rapper Freddie Gibbs, is yet another crowning achievement for the versatile producer. In dissecting the samples within, we explore the cultural connections fostered by hip hop culture.
Read MoreBehind 'Madvillainy': Part II
In the second part of this piece, we look at all the samples that make up Madvillain's sole LP, identifying and contextualising the pop culture within.
Read MoreBehind 'Madvillainy': Part I
As one of hip hop's most enduring classics, Madvillainy is a cultural touchstone. We look at all the samples that make up the landmark 2004 record, identifying and contextualising the pop culture within.
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