Madlib | Shades Of Blue | VINYL

Madlib is an American producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist whose work connects hip-hop sampling with jazz, soul and experimental beat-making. His records favour unexpected textures and inventive rhythmic collage.

Shades Of Blue reimagines material from the Blue Note catalogue through Madlib’s sampling, arrangement and production. Jazz performances become the foundation for inventive beats and instrumental transformations, connecting the label’s recorded history with contemporary hip-hop imagination.

Edition: 2LP Gatefold Sleeve Coloured Vinyl Blue. Label: Blue Note.

Track List

LP 1

1. Introduction
2. Slim's Return
3. Distant Land
4. Mystic Bounce
5. Stormy
6. Blue Note Interlude
7. Please Set Me At Ease
8. Funky Blue Note
9. Alfred Lion Interlude

LP 2

1. Stepping Into Tomorrow
2. Andrew Hill Break
3. Montara
4. Song For My Father
5. Footprints
6. Peace / Dolphin Dance
7. Outro