{"product_id":"lootpack-the-lost-tapes","title":"Lootpack - The Lost Tapes","description":"\u003cp\u003eBefore \u003cstrong\u003eMadvillain\u003c\/strong\u003e, before \u003cstrong\u003eYesterday’s New Quintet\u003c\/strong\u003e and before \u003cstrong\u003eQuasimoto\u003c\/strong\u003e or any other of his several alter egos, \u003cstrong\u003eMadlib\u003c\/strong\u003e perfected his craft as an MC\/producer in the \u003cstrong\u003eLootpack\u003c\/strong\u003e. Along with \u003cstrong\u003eDJ Romes\u003c\/strong\u003e, and fellow rhymer \u003cstrong\u003eWildchild\u003c\/strong\u003e, they released the dusty full-length, \u003cem\u003eSoundpieces: Da Antidote\u003c\/em\u003e back in 1999, that laid down the foundation for the unique and dusty sound now associated with Madlib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe loose, freeform recordings on this collection are circa 1996 when the group was managed by Madlib’s father, and they show the now-renowned maverick producer in comparatively restrained form. Madlib’s scope and imagination was clearly fixated on East coast jazzy hip-hop production from the early ’90s, laying down soundscapes for his hungry crew including the likes of Kazi, Declaime and Medaphoar, who have all become well known underground rap vets. Madlib’s own strong mic presence is noticeable given his now only-on-rare-occasion rhyming, but it’s his production that is the most fascinating element here. While a resolutely hip-hop project, theburgeoning jazzy flourishes and Madlib’s heavily accomplished ear for sound makes the record an important starting point for adherents of his more recent exploratory work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crate Diggas Palace","offers":[{"title":"Black Vinyl 2LP","offer_id":59880262140249,"sku":"SDZ-21508","price":32.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/PID-17127-96-001.png?v=1791889201","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/lootpack-the-lost-tapes","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}