Madlib
Sound Ancestors Arranged By Kieran Hebden
Legendary producer Madlib teams with Four Tet's Kieran Hebden for a unique collaboration that reimagines the producer's approach. Hebden takes Madlib's characteristic sample collages and reconfigures them into more focused, song-like structures without sacrificing their experimental edge. The result feels both unmistakably Madlib - dusty jazz samples, global sounds, head-nodding beats - and freshly presented through Hebden's electronic music sensibility. The album flows seamlessly, with brief instrumental sketches building a cohesive listening experience. Tracks shift from meditative jazz to percussive workouts, showcasing Madlib's incredible sample library and Hebden's sensitive curation. This is essential for beat heads and electronic music fans alike, demonstrating how collaboration can illuminate familiar sounds from new angles.
