Madlib – Shades Of Blue (Madlib Invades Blue Note) 2LP
| EAN: | 0602455077233 |
| Vinyl Colour: | Black |
| Artist(s): | Madlib |
| Label: | Blue Note |
Product information
Madlib – Shades Of Blue (Madlib Invades Blue Note) 2LP
Available at Bennies Fifties and the online Fifties Store
Shades Of Blue (Madlib Invades Blue Note) is a landmark project in which producer Madlib reimagines the legendary Blue Note jazz catalog through his own experimental hip-hop lens. Originally released in 2003, the album stands as a bold fusion of classic jazz and modern beat culture.
Drawing from recordings by artists such as Herbie Hancock, Horace Silver, and Donald Byrd, Madlib transforms timeless compositions into hypnotic, sample-driven soundscapes. The result is an album that honors jazz history while pushing it into new, forward-thinking territory.
This 2LP edition presents the complete album and is essential listening for fans of jazz, hip-hop, and innovative production.
Tracklist
Side A
A1 Introduction
A2 Slim's Return
A3 Distant Land
A4 Mystic Bounce
Side B
B1 Stormy
B2 Blue Note Interlude
B3 Please Set Me At Ease
B4 Funky Blue Note
B5 Alfred Lion Interlude
Side C
C1 Stepping Into Tomorrow
C2 Andrew Hill Break
C3 Montara
Side D
D1 Song For My Father
D2 Footprints
D3 Peace / Dolphin Dance
D4 Outro
Specifications
2LP
Remix album based on Blue Note recordings
Originally released in 2003
Genre: hip hop / jazz / experimental
Highlights
Madlib’s acclaimed Blue Note project
Seamless blend of jazz heritage and hip-hop
Influential album in beat culture
Essential for collectors and crate diggers