I knew when I started my Madlib series that I wanted to use this beat. It's easily one of Madlib's best, and while I love Dilla's take as a party joint, it's not a very good verse. This was one of those times when I had two songs on my hands I was trying to use with different things, and didn't see the obvious until the last second :)
This was made using Madlib's "The Official" and Akrobatik and Mr. Lif's "Best Mode".
Oddisee is one of the many up-and-coming beatmakers in this new wave of production whose ability and raw talent is truly jaw-dropping. Just skip over Asher Roth's verse. Yuck. Arby Wan Kenobi
South African rapper Melly-Mel and LA beatmaker Tone Spliff pay homage to the classic Golden Era hip-hop sound on their collaborative LP. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 20, 2021