Madlib x Mos Def

My most listened to album in 2009 was Madlib’s fifth and sixth installment of the Beat Konducta series. Both parts of this album are dedicated to the late J Dilla and feature samples and turntablism from J Rocc.

The unusual cover art comes from Stones Throw’s resident designer, Jeff Jank. Originally a library sound-effects record belonging to Peanut Butter Wolf, the water-damaged and moldy cardboard sleeve used for Beat Konducta Volumes 1 and 2 was rediscovered and reused following several coatings of spraypaint.

Last week on The Daily Habit, Mos Def premiered some strong new material over an edit of ‘Beat Provider (Through The Years)’ from Beat Konducta: Vol. 5. Is a full length collaboration in the works?

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You can still pick up the original double-album here.