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Madvillainy is the only album by Madvillain, the duo of MF DOOM and producer Madlib, released by Stones Throw in March 2004.
The story
Madlib made many of the beats on a Boss SP-303 in a hotel room in São Paulo, and an unfinished version leaked online more than a year before release. The duo reworked it, and the finished album became one of Stones Throw’s best-selling records.
Sound and production
Twenty-two short, dusty tracks jump between obscure samples, with DOOM’s dense, witty rhymes rarely stopping for a hook. “Accordion,” “All Caps” and “Rhinestone Cowboy” are fan favorites.
Legacy
It’s one of the most influential underground rap albums ever and a touchstone for sample-based producers. DOOM died in 2020.
Tracklist & credits
Produced by Madlib, Doom
- 1AThe Illest VillainsProd. Doom1:55
- 2AAccordion1:58
- 3AMeat Grinder2:11
- 4ABistro1:08
- 5ARaid2:35
- 1BAmerica's Most Blunted3:54
- 2BSickfit (Inst.)1:21
- 3BRainbows2:51
- 4BCurls1:33
- 5BDo Not Fire! (Inst.)0:52
- 6BMoney Folder2:41
- 1CScene Two (Voice Skit)0:20
- 2CShadows Of Tomorrow2:36
- 3COperation Lifesaver AKA Mint Test1:30
- 4CFigaro2:25
- 5CHardcore Hustle1:21
- 6CStrange Ways1:23
- 1D(Intro)0:29
- 2DFancy Clown1:55
- 3DEye1:57
- 4DSupervillain Theme (Inst.)0:52
- 5DAll Caps2:10
- 6DGreat Day2:16
- 7DRhinestone Cowboy4:00
Tracklist and producer credits: Discogs. Gear credits: Breakbeat Archive, sourced on each credit.
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