(LP) Lootpack (Madvillain) - The Lost Tapes (2LP)

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Release Date: CLR23
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May 6 street date. Before Madvillain, before Yesterday's New Quintet, and before Quasimoto or any other of his several alter egos, Madlib perfected his craft as an MC/producer in the Lootpack.

Along with DJ Romes and fellow rhymer Wildchild, they released the dusty full-length, "Soundpieces: Da Antidote" back in 1999, that laid down the foundation for the unique and dusty sound now associated with Madlib. The loose, freeform recordings on this collection are circa 1996 when the group was managed by Madlib's father, and they show the now-renowned maverick producer in comparatively restrained form. Madlib's scope and imagination was clearly fixated on East coast jazzy hip-hop production from the early 1990s, laying down soundscapes for his hungry crew including the likes of Kazi, Declaime, and Medaphoar, who have all become well known underground rap vets. Madlib's own strong mic presence is noticeable given his now only-on-rare-occasion rhyming, but it's his production that is the most fascinating element here. While a resolutely hip-hop project, the burgeoning jazzy flourishes and Madlib's heavily accomplished ear for sound makes the record an important starting point for adherents of his more recent exploratory work.

 

Tracklist

Innersoul  
Interlude 1  
Psyche Move  
I Come Real With This  
Interlude 2  
Situation  
Get Whack  
Antidote To Da Antidope  
Interlude 3  
Attack Of The Tupperware Puppets  
Interlude 4  
Forever Beef  
What 'Cha Gotta Say?  
Interlude 5  
Miss Deja Vu  
I Declare War  
Why Do We Go Out Like That?  
Make Your Ears Want To Bleed  
Interlude 6  
Female Request Line  
Undisciplined  
Hip Hop
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