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Madlib, the Instrumentalist

Madlib is one of the most acclaimed hip-hop producers of the past two decades. But his instrumentals often go unnoticed.

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DaBaby. Freddie Gibbs & Madlib. Megan Thee Stallion. Young Thug. These are some of the best hip-hop albums of 2019.

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mreeves May 19, 2019 No Comments ATL D4L snap music

This is a feature on D4L that I wrote for Creative Loafing. It was published in January 2006. When you hear it on the radio,…

Featured Scenes Lists & Things

Revisit a time when West Coast rap musicians embraced chunky funk and soul loops while rejecting the corporatist “bling” era.