Madlib’s love for jazz led him to create a fictional group called , where he played all the instruments himself.
In 2000, Madlib released The Unseen under the alias . The character, known for a high-pitched voice (achieved by slowing down the beat and speeding up the vocals), became an underground sensation. The Unseen (2000): A lo-fi psychedelic masterpiece. Madlib Discography
In 2021, he released Sound Ancestors , an album arranged and edited by , which showcased a more refined, electronic-adjacent side of his production style. A list of his rare vinyl-only releases Madlib’s love for jazz led him to create
The highly anticipated final entry in their trilogy. Jazz and the "Yesterday’s New Quintet" Universe The Unseen (2000): A lo-fi psychedelic masterpiece
Between 2010 and 2012, Madlib embarked on an ambitious monthly release schedule titled the Madlib Medicine Show . The 13-volume series covered everything from Brazilian psych to African funk: (with Guilty Simpson) No. 3: Beat Konducta in Africa No. 7: High Jazz No. 11: Low Budget High Fi Music The Beat Konducta & Modern Era
A darker, more experimental follow-up.