Madlib the producer and MF Doom the MC — two of indie hip hop's most celebrated and debated figures — unite as Madvillain for the groundbreaking album Madvillainy. This collaboration, long speculated upon by fans, delivers pure, unadulterated hip hop that defies mainstream conventions. Rap formulas are dismantled as Daniel Dumile, formerly Zev Love X of KMD and now the masked MF Doom, joins forces with the prolific and alias-prone producer Madlib (a.k.a. Quasimodo, Yesterdays New Quintet). The album features 22 tracks, most under two minutes, with Doom delivering dense, self-deprecating verses over Madlib's innovative, jazz-infused beats crafted on the SP 1200. Tracks like "Strange Ways" showcase warped strings and tempo shifts, while "Accordion" flips unexpected instrumentation into gritty soundscapes. Though Madlib's use of cryptic found sounds may challenge some listeners, Doom's lyrical dexterity and dark humor — as heard on "America's Most Blunted" — cement the album as a cult classic. "Rainbows" highlights his raw, acquired-taste flow, yet his command of language remains unmatched. This is cerebral rap designed to challenge and intoxicate.

• Artist: MF Doom, Madlib
• Format: Audio CD
• Genre: Hip Hop
• Label: Stones Throw
• Producer: Madlib

• Model Number: 1774678