Producer, DJ, and rapper Madlib brings a cerebral, sometimes ethereal approach
to his music, which confidently spans the worlds of hip-hop and jazz. Born Otis
Jackson, Jr., in Oxnard, California, on October 24, 1973, he grew up in a
musical family and made his professional entrée into music in 1993 by producing
the debut album for L.A. rap trio the Alkaholiks. His own crew, Lootpack, also
released music in the mid-90s, which earned the notice of DJ and label owner
Peanut Butter Wolf, who brought Lootpack to his label, Stones Throw Records.
Lootpack delivered its sole proper LP...