I don't think people realize how big this interview is, Madlib and MF DOOM(RIP) are like two of the most elusive people in hip hop to get for interviews so we gotta appreciate this moment foreal

I feel for Madlib because he lost two really great friends and extremely huge figures in hip hop. To work with Dilla and DOOM and lose them both has to be heartbreaking. Much love and peace to him. ♥️

Madlib is a goat. He bought one of my sample packs and that’s one of the highlights of my life fr.

Shouts to Kweli, Jasmine and of course to the beat konducta

The amount of music Madlib has probably listened to and made is crazy to think about

I love how genuine Madlib is. He talks like a real dude and doesn't give all those lofty answers.

You really have to cherish every moment you get from this man. There will NEVER be another like him. Certified goat

"when dilla died...you know I lost something" ...my heart shattering"

Shout out to senior Otis, a true og raising his family on music while the world was fighting outside. Goosebumps.

Madlib has definitely earned his spot as a legend. I've been a fan since the Lootpack / Alkaholiks days. I remember seeing Lootpack at Nuyorican Poet's Cafe in NYC back in 'late 98 or early '99. I got the whole show on video. It was their first New York show. In 20 plus years I've never seen anyone else with that same footage. Classic shit!

A lovely lad too. I literally bumped into him in Shoreditch, London a few years ago. Spoke to him for a minute and he was very polite and cool (especially as he seemed to have just stepped off the plane). Really nice bloke.

One of the best. RIP DILLA & RIP DOOM.

I wish Madlib would put some pressure on Quasimoto to get him back in the studio.

Yooo DOOM, Kanye, and Madlib in the same stu? That's crazy

NO MORE PARTIES IN LA IS A MADLIB BEAT????!!!!!! no wonder. this was a great interview, blessed to live in a time to appreciate this

TIME STAMPS: 3:27 -- Madlib speaks of growing up in Oxnard, California and immersing himself in music throughout his younger years as a way to avoid the gang afflicted streets surrounding him. He also talks about his family's deep roots in Jazz music giving him the chance to dabble in a variety of instruments and tells what the first record he sampled was when he was only 11 years of age. 7:00 -- Madlib gets into his relationship with his brother rapper/producer Oh No, his start with the group Lootpack and his dad helping him get out his first 12" single independently. They also discuss Lootpack's stand-out track 'Whenimondamic' amongst the 300 other songs they made together as well as what Madlib remembers about first meeting Peanut Butter Wolf. 13:07 -- Madlib is asked about how the works of Melvin Van Peebles influenced him over the course of his career, especially when it comes to his Quasimoto projects. Madlib speaks on how he approached working under his alias Quasimoto, taking mushrooms throughout the production. He also talks about taking a couple years away from hip hop to focus more on Jazz and R&B and they discuss public enemy as well as police brutality. 20:46 -- Madlib reflects on hearing MF Doom for the first time and knowing that he had to find a way to collaborate with him. They also discuss the time Talib and Kanye West met up with Madlib and MF Doom at a studio, Madlib's persona of mystique while avoiding social media, his mystical musical connection with J Dilla and he's asked why he thinks MF Doom was so underappreciated. 27:41 -- Madlib and Talib discuss their partnering up on the 2007 album 'Liberation' and how that aided each other's careers. They also discuss Madlib's album 'Shades Of Blue' where he was given full access to the Blue Note Records catalog for remixing his favorite jazz tracks and Jasmin talks about how she always wanted to be in a jazz band. 32:01 -- Madlib is asked about the making of 'Auditorium' with Mos Def and Slick Rick as well as working on Erykah Badu's 2007 EP 'The Healer'. He also explains what he means when he calls himself a musical schizophrenic, they discuss drums being Madlib's favorite instrument as well as him producing the entire 'Black Star II' album, still yet to be released. 37:53 -- Madlib tells the story of how he and Freddie Gibbs came together to collaborate on their 2014 album 'Piñata' as well as 'Bandana' in 2019 and points to the different approaches with each effort. Madlib also talks about his intentions behind the Medicine Show series compilations as well as his friendship with Mac Miller and how much of a natural musician he was. 42:57 -- Talib brings up his theory on why Kanye bought so many of Madlib's beats without using them, Jasmin goes on to ask Madlib how he's been able to stay so true to his vision over the years and Madlib talks about the equipment not being the important thing, stating 'it's about not making excuses.' They also discuss how powerful an iPad can be in the right hands. 46:48 -- Madlib speaks on the making of his latest album 'Sound Ancestors' and talks about how the eclectic vision of that release came together. They also discuss what Madlib has been doing during the pandemic, he shares why he feels great DJs are able to progress so seamlessly to becoming great beat makers and he gives us his top 3 producers.

Hearing *MADLIB* say the phrase " *....get lost in the sauce.* " , made my freak'n damn day 😂🤞....

Madlib is a genius. as a fan of Modern Jazz Quartet (Art Blakey etc.) I'll always appreciate his work on Yesterdays New Quintet. Shades of Blue was dope too imo.

“Kweli” - means true as in truth in the language of Kiswahili (Spoken in East and Central Africa) You speak the truth my brother, shout out from Kenya and Stockholm, Sweden 🇸🇪 🇰🇪

The beat god himself

Quasimoto the unseen is one of the most slept on album of all time!! Shades of blue is another slept on all time album!! Madlib is a legend and deserves more love than he gets!! I still listen to something madlib made weekly!! Thank Talib for this one 👊

Brother Kweli, Sister Leigh, I give thanks. Peace to Madlib!

Madvillainy is probably one of the best albums in Hip Hop period. No mumbly schmumbly raps just raw lyrics and creativity!

i’ve been preaching that The Professionals self titled is the most underrated album of all time. everyone who sees this comment, go listen to it rn. Madlib & Oh No!!

madlib basically said blackstar 2 would've been out by now but he makes so much music that he forgets what he used LMAOOOOO. i feel it.

man Madlib seems like such a genuine guy, incredible how down to earth he is considering he's the GOAT

I love how calm and chill Madlib is. Breath of fresh air

I've been waiting for this since I peeped the first snippet. I knew this was going to be short as Madlib doesn't do too many interviews, but you best believe I'm about to soak in all 56 minutes of this. ALL OF IT. Thank you UPROXX. Thank you, Talib. Cannot wait for Black Star II!!

The Strong Arm Steady- In Search Of Stoney Jackson ... produced by Madlib was a great album

It’s a shame they didn’t speak on the Alkaholiks since Madlib got his start in the game with them

I've been listening to Madlib for over 20 years, he and many other talented producers really helped me get through life. Thank you so much

Yes! The Beat Konducta

My cousin & I went to the Freddie Gibbs, Talib Kweli, & MADLiB concert at the NOVO in Downtown L.A on July 12, 2019(my lil sisters 29th Bday) & it was AMAZiNG!!!! That was the 1st time that I have EVER seen those 3 PiONEERS Of Music (all in the same building & on stage together) or at all in general. 3 things scratched off of my bucket list

Madlib makes incredible beats on his ipad. This validates all the bedroom producers out there. Stay grinding.

Great guest and a great show. Alchemist appearance would be great !

15:35 bro he made the unseen in A WEEK? that's one of my favorite records of all time, can't believe it only took a week to make. what a legend. 30:55 And Shades of Blue in FOUR DAYS? HOW? Incredible.

Awesome interview. So great to hear Madlib talk about his quasimoto days, jaylib, his perspective on the current hip-hop climate, and perhaps most importantly, updates that the BlackStar AND Liberation II are in the pipeline!!!??? That would make everyone's summer really special.

Yo had a smile on my face for most of this interview. Much love and respect for getting the King on People's Party.

Madlib says "rap music should be more like Public Enemy's stuff..." YES! Completely thrilled to hear this. Music is inherently about the culture, which is about politics and everything else. The majors just want to push materialism

He is one of the most prolific, versatile music acts in the industry. Im 26 and studied Madlib since like 14, His knowledge of past music and overall ear is insane, and you know he's passionate about what he does cuz he so hard to find and never does it for fame. Seeing how we losing so many legends, I gotta give Madlib his flowers while he's still here. Big up Ms. Jasmine and Brother Kweli

Here to hear the Beat Konducta, lets go!

It's another Madlib Invazion. I'm glad that Madlib has been doing these interviews lately. I remember when Talib brought Madlib on BET's Rap City. I'm looking forward to see what Madlib has in store for us in the future. Also, if MF DOOM is Charlie Parker, and if J Dilla is John Coltrane, and if Madlib is Thelonious Monk; then who is Miles Davis?

PLEASE DROP THAT BLACKSTAR 2!!!

The comment section truly shows how much madlib means to his fans and how much respect he has from the people that like his stuff. Madlib, it's inspirational to see you going strong and I'm excited for your stuff in the future, whatever that is. Also shout out to kweli and Jasmin for this great interview, for keeping it so genuine and interesting.

35:36 - "SOMETHING ABOUT YOU OXNARD BOYS WITH THEM DRUMS", Damn right, Great Observation!!! The mighty OX is home to native boom bap drums.

Salute to Talib getting this rare rare rare Madlib interview maaan this was amazing. I seriously excited for the Liberation 2 and Black Star albums I just hope we get to hear these in the near future

My dream album will forever be Kendrick and Madlib, Madlib will always be my goat producer

Honor his talents while he’s still here on this planet.

Madlib has immense passion for music and it shines thru.

He stopped rapping after Dilla died. WOW!

And another great interview! Thank you for this! Alot of gems that I didn't know. Madlib is your breath of fresh air x10.

Respect to Madlib and the whole StonesThrow crew 🙏🏾

Shoutout to Talib and Jazmine for having Madlib on. I’ve know about him for a long time but got really into him like many my age after hearing bandana. He is such an institution and pioneer, a true artist. Getting this interview is an absolute win for hip hop, salute!

Great Interview! The best questions he's ever been asked. I can somewhat relate to his personality, I don't mess with social media much & hard to get a hold of. I'm also from the 805 1hr away from Oxnard so it's always great to see someone from this area succeed in the music industry especially someone at this caliber. Madlib in my Top 5 producers list his beats speaks to the soul more than some words. Rest In Beats DOOM & Dilla.

I think it takes strong people like yourselves to put out such good music. Thanks for the real shit our ears need to listen too!

Yall almost got an hour out of this cat. That is IMPRESSIVE. Dope

Take a shot everytime Talib Kweli says “no doubt”

yeeeessirr was waiting for this one 💯 LL DOOM🕊LL DILLA

Y’all stay bringing the legends on here. By far the most consistently great producers period. Respect.

Bless y'all for this!!! 🌹🌹🌹 I agree with Talib tho Madlib was killing shit with the raps! The Space Ways frfr Imma need to get him on some beats ASAP💯

Thanks Uproxx! That was excellent interview, that was a quality Madlib talk. RIP MF DOOM & DILLA.

Shoutout Madlib for puttin a lot of us on to Melvin Van Peebs & Talib for bringing him up. 🗣🧠

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this madlib is one of my favorite producers along with his brother Oh no and Alchemist..

Never seen Madlib talk this much! Awesome. Don't know why but when he said he had indy rock records, I really wanna hear him and Tame Impala working on a record.

Madlib, The Alchemist, Daringer and Beat Butcha are doing the illest and dopest production right now in hip hop music right now. Long live Madlib and thank you guys for this interview, very rare to see him out here talking

Bless up ... Madlib...... shout out to everyone named Otis

I love that Kweli is a huge Quas/Madlib fan. It totally shows, which is great and gets me excited about music.

Great accolades in the intro and every word deserved. I run into genius madlib productions no matter where i go without even trying. One of the best and most prolific producers in all music.

It's so nice to hear from the man! My favourite beatmaker of all time! Thanks to Talib and the crew! I'm looking forward to watch the podcast with Dave and Mos! Salute!

Madlib is one of my main inspirations. Followed his work for eons. Mans got that music in his genes from his family members. That golden ear.

How could Tha Alkaholiks been left out of the interview...great interview but alot of people got on Loot Pack because of Tha Liks.. Loot Pack was in Tha Liks first 3 albums and madlib produced on those three albums also before the Loot Pack album even came out... 21 and Over has 2 madlib beats on it back in 93 ... so credit to Tha Liks for recognizing talent and giving Loot Pack a shot

man, madlib is one of the most elusive interviewees. thank you Talib for giving us this great discussion!

madlib is a legend! very humble dude too.

Madlib is like the most humble person in the whole world even though he is a genius among us regular humans. This was such a real conversation, only Talib can pull off such rare interviews

Been waiting for this interview for YEARSSSSSSS🔥🔥🤟🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾THE GOAT🤟🏾🤟🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤟🏾🔥🔥👏🏾👏🏾THANK YOU

The interview we all needed 🔥🙏🚀

heart breaks everytime he says he wont do more quas. and its not about the rapping, its about those style of beats. the unseen, blackmarket seminar, history of the loop digga

I love the brother Madlib, he's a living breathing legend. Seriously he's a genius.

KWELI THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS THANK YOU MADLIB THANK YOU JASMIN

Quasimoto!! very rare! Madlibs one of the best. Much respect

Amazing interview with the legend .thank you for the upload.

Goddamn legendary interview. Hyped for a new blackstar album

I needed to hear this 💯 thank you for what you do y'all very much appreciate it 🙏

This interview is a fulfillment of a dream! Thank you! Livicated to MF Doom and Dilla! Jasmin you are beautiful!

Watched this multiple times…. Dang….dope. Big up Talib for this great show. Cool interviews.

Finally! been so hyped since the 4 minute tease from last week. Always a pleasure to hear two legends converse. “musically schizophrenic” officially in my verbal lexicon.

One of the best interviews!!! Thank you Talib! ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

Talib: What do you remember about making that album? Madlib: nothing man I was smoking a lot then LOLOLOLOLOLZ Madlibs the realest

Thank you for this interview. 🙏🏿

Beautiful conversation, Madlib & Talib both have been the soundtrack for many paintings. Love both of U... Thank U for your gift. #esotericurbanism

Great interview. Always great to hear Madlib talk for the culture. Salute !

These are amazing questions and a perfect interview

Great interview, can't wait for that blackstar album 🙌

Thanks a lot for this extensive talk with the most known unknown. So much music. So much influence. D.o.p.e.

Madlib one of the best producers of any genre to ever live. Been rockin since lootpack 💕 only man that could stand toe to toe with Dilla on the beats

I'm 38. I'm from Poland. Back in the 1999 or 2000 i saw Whenimonthemic on independent music TV. That was it. I became an instant fan. Napster helped me tbh. (Egon already know the story, we met. Too long for comment section). Basictly i was a biggest Madlib and Stones throw fan in Poland, no doubt! Most of the important DJs ifrom Poland know me from that days. Later on i've started to collecting Stones Throw records, so I became a DJ myself. Which I am durring this day. And thats my only job. Madlib shaped my music sensiibility 100%. Thank You Madlib, PBWolf, Egon.

I always looked forward to hearing Madlib rap on anything. By FAR my all time producer/musician. Oh No and illa Jay should do their own "champion sound", just putting that out there.

Ya’ll did it!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

Man, that was a great interview/episode! Shout out Madlib 🙏🏾

I feel at home right now in here...this is amazing and phenomenal...all in one breath...